Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday, both in and out of school term time, from 10am-12noon in the meeting room of the Community Centre. We are a small voluntary committee of parents who welcome all parents/carers and their little ones for friendship, fun and play. We ask for a small weekly donation of €2-3 to cover rent, snacks, insurance etc. Keep up to date with our news on www.facebook.com/kinvaraplaygroup, or text 087-7662294 to be added to the group’s WhatsApp thread.
Burren in Bloom – May 2024 – Burren in Bloom, the renowned annual celebration of biodiversity and natural heritage of the Burren region has events scheduled for every weekend of May offering a wonderful range of guided walks, talks and workshops. Visit burreninbloom.com for programme info and tickets. Under 18s go free for all ticketed events.
Programme start at the May bank holiday weekend with the following events but there is lots more on the agenda for the month- just check burreninbloom.com !
- Bringing back Barn Owls – A talk with John Carrig of the Barn Own project and Erin the barn owl! 7-8pm, Sat 4th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE, all welcome
- Marine Plastic Art Workshops: Eco-Art Workshops with Jacquelyn Dale Whitman Melt marine plastic debris into ocean-based artworks. Part of a collaborative SciArt installation. Suitable for adults and 13+ years. 11am-1pm, Sat 4 May, St. Josephs school hall or 4-6pm, Sun 5th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE but Booking essential
- Explore a ‘Great Irish Grassland’ – a walk with Dr Maria Long, Slieve Carran. 11am-1pm, Mon 6th May, Exact Location on booking. Booking essential
- May Tree Dance with Edwina Guckian: Celebrate Bealtaine in the Burren with music, dance and folklore. 4-6pm, Mon 6th May, Carran, Exact location on booking, FREE but booking essential
Kinvara Community Orchestra, in collaboration with Burrenbeo, will present a concert ‘From Stone to Sea – A Celebration of Place’ at Kinvara Community Centre on Sunday, June 2nd and Monday, June 3rd. Joining the 50+ orchestra members, the concerts will feature poet Jane Clarke, singer/musician Ann Kirrane and concertina player Jack Talty. Tickets will be available on the Burrenbeo website (burrenbeo.com/our-work/events/) and also at Healing Harvest, Kinvara from mid-May. Concert on June 2nd is at 8pm and on June 3rd at 4pm (family-friendly). Tickets €15, with a special family rate for June 3rd of €30 (2 adults, 3 children). Pre-booking required. See you there!
KAVA News:
- Mary O’Donnell Exhibition runs until the 6th May
- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th May – Yoga with Fionnuala at 9.30am
- 2nd May – The Reel Room Flim Club – Tarrac!
- 4th May – Concert in the Courthouse with Chango 8pm
- 5th May – Gig For Palestine
- 6th May – Drawing Club at 7pm
- 8th to 17th May – Group Exhibition with Carmel Daly, Thereze Ward & Peter Goosens
- 19th to 30th Exhibition with Belinda Deutinger
- 31st May – Kinvara Plein Air starts