Monday, November 29, 2010

Postponement: Christmas Cookery Demonstration

Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Waterford Festival of Food Christmas Cookery Demonstration scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30th November has been postponed.

It will now take place on Thursday 9th December, weather permitting.

St Carthage's Cathedral Parish Happenings

Tuesday 30th November- Bible Group - Saint Mary's Dungarvan 8 P.M.
Saint Andrew 30th : 10.30 A.M. Cathedral

Thursday 2nd December- Lectio Divina - An Introduction To An Ancient Christian Practice Of Reading The Bible - Cathedral Vestry 8 P.M.

Friday 3rd Sale Of Work - Parish Hall, Lismore -
Help & Helpers Needed, Set Up, Clear Up, Planning, Stalls, Baking. Contact Sandra Dowd 086-8039959

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Frosty Frolics in the Courthouse Theatre

Lismore Dramatic Society proudly present “Frosty Frolics” directed by Aislinn and Vanessa Celisse in the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore Heritage Centre this December.

The Dramatic Society’s younger members will sing and dance you into the festive season on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December. There will be two performances daily; a matinee at 2.00p.m and a nightly show at 8.15p.m.

A very special guest is expected on Sunday 12th with Santa Claus arriving at 3.30p.m.

Bookings can be made in Cahill’s, Lismore from Monday 6th December or on 058-53992/087-0575255. Admission is €8.00 for adults and €5.00 for students.

Lismore Choir Christmas Concert

Lismore Choir will stage their much loved Christmas concert in the sumptuous surroundings of Lismore Castle's Banqueting Hall this December.

"An Evening of Festive Music" will feature Majella Cullagh, soprano, David Keating on classical guitar and Colin Nicolls as accompanist. Padraig Wallace is conductor and musical director.

The evening's entertainment begins at 8.15p.m with a mulled wine reception at 7.45p.m.

Demand for tickets, priced €20, has been overwhelming. The performances on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December are completely sold out. Tickets are available for Monday 13th December. Tickets for Monday's show can be purchased from Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Munster Squirrel Survey

What is it about?
The invasive eastern grey squirrel was introduced to Ireland in 1911 and has spread rapidly since. Irish red squirrels have undergone a severe population decline since the introduction of the grey squirrel. This new project, begun in September 2010, aims to accurately discover the current distribution of grey squirrels in Munster. This information will be used to model and map the future range expansion of the the grey squirrel and predict the effects on the native red squirrel.

How can you help?
If you have seen a red or grey squirrel in recent years in Munster, whether through direct observation or even spotting dead animals by the roadside, these researchers would like to hear from you. Any information on the presence or absence of either species could be of help.

To report a sighting please fill in the online survey at http://www.woodlandmammals.com/Survey.html or call Emily on 021-4901944 or 087-1735115.

Food Framed and Amuse Bouche: 4th December 2010

“Food Framed” is a charitable silent auction of handwritten recipes and other documents from some of the world’s greatest chefs and food writers. In aid of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, “Food Framed” features lots from Richard Corrigan, Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy, Darina Allen, Gary Rhodes, Tom Doorley, Paul Flynn, Ferran Adria, Ken Hom, Paolo Tullio and others.

By kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington Food Framed will take place at Lismore Castle Arts, Lismore, County Waterford on Saturday 4th December 2010 11am-4pm.

Absentee bids are possible. Bidding forms are available from Ken Madden on
086-1712813 or madden@eircom.net.

Make it a culinary day out with Amuse Bouche’s “Christmas Cookery with a Twist” classes also on Saturday 4th December. Beth-Ann Smith, chef at Lismore Castle, will show you how to make the perfect Christmas dinner with all the trimmings in the morning. A sit down lunch will be followed by a stroll to the “Food Framed” auction before afternoon classes covering starters, deserts, nibbles and drinks. The day at Amuse Bouche, located at Greycroft, South Mall, Lismore, will end with a full tasting session. For more details contact Beth-Ann on 086-3820624 or bethannfsmith@gmail.com.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Festival of Food Christmas Cookery Demonstration

On November 30th the wonderfully talented chef Michael Quinn will deliver a mouth watering Christmas cookery demonstration in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. The annual Christmas demonstration marks the beginning of planning for the Waterford Festival of Food which will take place 15th-17th April 2011.

Michael Quinn trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School before working in their kitchen for almost five years. Michael ran his own restaurant Opus 1 and cheffed in Roscoffs in Belfast under the renowned Paul Rankin. As head chef at Waterford Castle Michael has transformed the hotel's Munster Room Restaurant into one of Ireland's finest dining experiences.

On the night Michael will be showcasing Sally Barnes Smoked Haddock Risotto, Roast Skeganore Duck and Blaa Pudding with Cinnamon Creme Anglaise. There will be lots of complimentary tastings on the evening including wine from The Wine Buff and beers from Dungarvan Brewing Company.

Tickets (€15) for this event will be on sale in Nude Food, Country Store and The Wine Buff in the week prior to the demonstration.

If you require any addition information please contact Denise Kienzle on 058-21155.

Free Children’s Shows, Discounts and Bargains at Lismore Heritage Centre’s Sale This Weekend

The pre-Christmas sale at The Craft Shop, Lismore Heritage Centre has bargains, discounts and freebies galore this weekend, Friday 19th- Sunday 21st November 2010.

Free children’s entertainment will be provided on Sunday 21st November. Krusty the Klown will amaze little ones with magic tricks, puppets, juggling and jokes. Krusty will put on two shows; at 3.00pm and 4.15pm. All are welcome.

There will be up to 50% off all stock in the Craft Shop. Genesis fine art bronze sculpture, Nicholas Mosse pottery and Rachel Allen kitchenware lines will be reduced. Knight and Day, Jennifére and Shira jewellery will be at half price. Gifts, accessories, Christmas decorations and much more will be on special offer.

A complementary gift wrapping service will be available all weekend. Free parking is available throughout Lismore town.

Facebook friends of Lismore Heritage Centre can claim additional discounts. You see, Lismore Heritage Centre has a Santa statue and our Santa is a bit of a character. Given his size Santa is not easy to store, as a result he tends to move around the building, on occasion deliberately popping up where he will catch you unawares! As Santa always comes out in time for The Craft Shop Sale, we decided to make him part of the fun. If you take a picture of yourself or someone else with any Santa toy, decoration etc and post it on Lismore Heritage Centre's Facebook page we will give you an additional 5% off any item during our sale. If you are not on Facebook but would like to take part pictures can also be emailed to Akenny@lismoreheritage.ie

Sale flyers have been arriving in letterboxes over the past few days. Bring this flyer to the Heritage Centre over our sale weekend and gain free admission to “The Lismore Experience” our audio-visual show on the history of Lismore. If you did not receive a flyer, you can pick one up in our reception area.

The Craft Shop will be open 9.30a.m- 5.30p.m daily over the sale weekend. For more information please call 058-54975 or visit www.discoverlismore.com.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Santa's Craft Shop Sale Discounts

Lismore Heritage Centre's Santa statue is a bit of a character.

You see, given his size Santa is not easy to store outside of the festive season. As a result he tends to move around the building, sometimes appearing in the most unlikely of places. On occasion Santa gets mischievous and deliberately pops up where he will catch you unawares!

As Santa is coming out in time for The Craft Shop's Pre-Christmas Sale on 19th-21st November, we decided to make him part of the fun. If you take a picture of yourself with Santa and post it on Lismore Heritage Centre's Facebook page we will give you an additional 5% off any item during our sale weekend.

You don't need to pose with our Santa, any Santa toy, decoration etc will do- snap yourself in a Santa hat if you wish. The camera shy can take the picture of their child, friend, pet, whoever they like. Pictures can be posted directly to our profile, sent by private Facebook message or emailed to Akenny@lismoreheritage.ie

The Craft Shop at Lismore Heritage Centre: Pre-Christmas Sale

Lismore Heritage Centre will hold its fantastic annual pre-Christmas sale Friday 19th- Sunday 21st November 2010.

All items will be on sale with massive reductions on home wear, ceramics, picture frames and kitchen accessories. Give someone a gift to treasure with 30% off the Genesis fine art sculpture range. Add a little sparkle to the festive season with 50% off all Knight and Day and Shira jewellery lines.

Free children’s’ entertainment will be provided on Sunday afternoon. Complimentary gift wrapping service available all weekend. Take plenty time to browse with extended opening hours from 9.30a.m- 6.00p.m all weekend. Make this your easiest year’s Christmas shopping ever!

Scientists of County Waterford a Lecture by Donald Brady

Mr. Donald Brady will present a lecture on the “Scientists of County Waterford” in Lismore Heritage Centre on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 7.00pm.

Since the seventeenth century Waterford men and women have been making outstanding contributions to the world of science. The remarkable and often untold story of County Waterford’s scientists includes the only Irish recipient of the Nobel Prize for Science, the optician who helped to build the Birr telescope and the Earl’s son whose name is enshrined in chemistry textbooks across the world.

Such achievements provide rich material for Mr. Brady’s lecture and his forthcoming publication on the subject. “Scientists of County Waterford”, the book, will be launched at the end of this month. Now retired, Donald Brady served as Waterford County Librarian for almost twenty eight years. Devoted to the preservation and collation of the historical resources of the county Mr. Brady has brought much of his study to print in the past, most recently in “The Book of Lismore: An Introduction”.

Mr. Brady’s lecture takes place as part of Science Week 2010 which runs from 7th-14th November. Science Week is a nationwide event designed to promote the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives and to demonstrate the importance of these disciplines to the future development of Irish society and to the economy.

Admission is free but booking is essential as places are strictly limited. To reserve your place for this fascinating hour-long talk please contact Mealla/Arlene on 058-54975.

Thank You to Scallywags

Many thanks to Scallywags, Lismore's community childcare centre, for hosting our Mobile Science Experience.

Alice and Eleanor had great fun with the kids on Tuesday afternoon dancing raisins, launching rocket balloons and much more- all very fitting as part of Science Week 2010.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Prize for 'Who Is Dervla Murphy?'

The documentary on Lismore Travel Writer ‘Who is Dervla Murphy?’ has scooped first prize for Best Feature Documentary at the Waterford Film Festival 2010.

This new documentary profiles Ireland's foremost travel writer revealing an intimate portrait of the Waterford based writer.

'Who is Devla Murphy had its world premiere in Lismore Heritage Centre in June as part of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing.

The film is produced and commissioned by Mixed Bag Media Ltd in association with Waterford County Council’s Arts Office.

Congratulations to all involved!

Friday, November 5, 2010

The Chieftains Concert Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, The Chieftains concert scheduled to take place in Cappoquin Community Centre on 20th November 2010 has been cancelled.

Patrons who purchased tickets from Lismore Heritage Centre will be contacted individually to arrange a refund.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Closed Thursday 4th November

Lismore Heritage Centre will be closed on Thursday 4th November 2010 to facilitate staff training.

The Heritage Centre will re-open on Friday 5th November at 11.00am.

Congratulations to RDS Over-50s Show Competition Winner

Congratulations to Patricia McCarthy winner of a weekend break at Lismore House Hotel and a visit to us!

Patricia met Alice on the Heritage Island stand at the Over-50s Show in the RDS in October. Alice was at the RDS promoting the Heritage Centre's Great Day Out Offer for groups and clubs.

Secondary School Scientists Invited to Science Week 2010 at Lismore Heritage Centre

What was Robert Boyle? An accident prone Earl's son, an alchemist, a chemist, a physicist and an inventor. A founding member of the world's oldest scientific academy and a pioneer in the study of gases whose name is enshrined in chemistry textbooks across the globe.

In association with Science Week 2010 Lismore Heritage Centre invites secondary school classes to learn about the life and works of Ireland’s most famous scientist through an interactive presentation. Boyle's most famous experiments will be recreated by Eoin Gill of CALMAST, the Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology at Waterford IT.

Mr Gill's presentation takes place on Thursday 11th November at 12.30pm as part of Science Week 2010. Science Week is a nationwide event designed to promote the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives and to demonstrate the importance of these disciplines to the future development of Irish society and to the economy.

This is strictly a schools only event. Admission is free but booking is essential. To reserve a place for your class please contact Alice on 058-54975.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Scientists of County Waterford a Lecture by Donald Brady

Mr. Donald Brady will present a lecture on the “Scientists of County Waterford” in Lismore Heritage Centre on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 7.00pm.

Since the seventeenth century Waterford men and women have been making outstanding contributions to the world of science. The remarkable and often untold story of County Waterford’s scientists includes the only Irish recipient of the Nobel Prize for Science, the optician who helped to build the Birr telescope and the Earl’s son whose name is enshrined in chemistry textbooks across the world.

Such achievements provide rich material for Mr. Brady’s lecture and his forthcoming publication on the subject. “Scientists of County Waterford”, the book, will be launched at the end of this month. Now retired, Donald Brady served as Waterford County Librarian for almost twenty eight years. Devoted to the preservation and collation of the historical resources of the county Mr. Brady has brought much of his study to print in the past, most recently in “The Book of Lismore: An Introduction”.

Mr. Brady’s lecture takes place as part of Science Week 2010 which runs from 7th-14th November. Science Week is a nationwide event designed to promote the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives and to demonstrate the importance of these disciplines to the future development of Irish society and to the economy.

Admission is free but booking is essential as places are strictly limited. To reserve your place for this fascinating hour-long talk please contact Mealla/Arlene on 058-54975.