Events for Heritage Week at North Mayo Heritage Centre and Enniscoe Estate
Monday 17th
11.00am – Moiled Cattle & Grassland Management Walk
Join National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) rangers for a fascinating guided walk exploring the rare Moiled Cattle grazing the historic grasslands of the Enniscoe Estate. Discover how traditional livestock play a vital role in conserving biodiversity and managing these beautiful landscapes.
Venue: Meet at the North Mayo Heritage Centre.
1.00pm – Moffatt School of Irish Dancing
Enjoy a lively performance by the talented students of the Moffatt School of Irish Dancing. A wonderful celebration of Irish music, movement and culture for all ages.
Venue: North Mayo Heritage Centre.
Tuesday 18th
10.30am & 2.30pm – Horse Logging Demonstration with Alan Lynch
Step back in time and see traditional horse logging in action in the Oak Plantation on the Enniscoe Estate. Learn how this sustainable forestry practice works in harmony with the woodland environment.
Venue: From the North Mayo Heritage Centre, follow the track to the lake and then the Loop 2 signs to the Oak Plantation.
Booking required: Contact info@woodlandsofireland.com.
Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th
11.00am–3.00pm – Historic Photograph Archive Project
Help preserve North Mayo’s history by bringing along your treasured old photographs (up to five per person) to be digitally scanned. You’ll receive digital copies of all suitable photographs to keep while contributing to an important community archive for future generations.
Venue: North Mayo Heritage Centre.
Drop in anytime between 11.00am and 3.00pm.
Wednesday 19th
2.00pm – Garden Heritage Walk
Join our gardener, Áine, for a relaxed guided walk through the organic garden at the North Mayo Heritage Centre. Discover the stories, history and seasonal highlights of this beautiful heritage garden.
Venue: Meet at the North Mayo Heritage Centre.
Thursday 20th
12.00pm & 2.00pm – Enniscoe House Tours
Explore the elegant Enniscoe House and uncover the fascinating history of one of Mayo’s finest heritage homes on a guided tour.
Venue: Enniscoe House.
Friday 21st
10.00am–3.30pm – Free Genealogy Consultations
Discover your family roots with free one-to-one consultations from experienced genealogy researchers from North and South Mayo.
Venue: Castlebar Library.
Booking required. Bookings open 5th August.
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
12.00pm–3.00pm – Kids’ Nature Bingo
Perfect for young explorers! Pick up a Nature Bingo sheet and see how many plants, animals and woodland treasures you can spot as you wander through the woods.
Venue: Collect your bingo sheet from North Mayo Heritage Centre reception.