Sunday, January 2, 2011

Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Festival



CAPE CLEAR WALKING TALKING FESTIVAL


Periodicity: annual

Location: Cape Clear Island, County Cork, Munster, Ireland

Time of the year: April - May

Duration:  4 days

Number of Walks: about 10 walks (guided)

2010 edition: 
2010 edition  programme:

2011 edition:  29th April - 2nd May 2011
2011 edition programme: http://www.walkingtalking.info/programme  
Friday 29th April
6.00 PM Welcome - RegistrationIsland Tourist is open for registrations from 6pm to start of first walk at 7pm
7.00 PM Lake Walk with Chuck Kruger - A short walk to Loch Ioral with local anecdotes from Chuck Kruger, author and founder of Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival.
8.30 PM Recommended Evening Meal in Ciarán Danny Mikes - The recommended evening meal will cost €15 and will be hosted by Chuck Kruger.
10.00 PM Evening Entertainment with Local Musicians - Informal session with local musicians 

Saturday 30th April
 11.30 AM Registrations & information - Tourist Office is open for registrations and information from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
12.00 PM Trees and Trails Walk - Trees and Trails Walk with Séamus Ó Drisceoil. Meander across the Island by various trails, visiting the Heritage and the Island Goat Farm before returning to North Harbour.
2.30 PM Whale and Dolphin Wathching trip - Set sail on the Gaisceannán with local Skipper, Micheál Ó Ceadagáin in search of whales, dolphins and spectacular views from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
2.30 PM Explore Cnoc Caraintín & Southern Cliffs - Explore the Islands highest Peak, Discover an archeological mystery, see the spectacular Southern Cliffs in the company of author Chuck Kruger
2.00 PM Tourist Office Open - Tourist Office is open from 2 pm to 4pm for information and registrations

8.00 PM Recommended Evening Meal in An Siopa Beag, Seán Ruas - Recommended Evening Meal €15
10.00 PM Evening Entertainment - Session with local musicians in Cotters Bar -Informal session with local musicians

Sunday 1st May
11.00 AM History of North Harbour History of North Harbour - A short historical themed walk in the North Harbour Area until about 1pm.
2.00 PM Island Ecology Walk with Dr Geoff Oliver - Join Dr Geoff Oliver for a walk focusing on the Islands fascinating ecology.
3.00 PM Discover Cape Clear Island from the Sea - Circumnavigate Cape Clear Island in our new ferry, Dún an Óir II with commentary from Niamh Ní Drisceoil, only €7
4.00 PM Launch of Chucks New Book in Club Cléire - Join Chuck Kruger to launch his new book, a photographic tour of Cape Clear Island. Signed copies available.
7.00 PM Short Evening Walk - A short evening walk - details to come later
10.00 PM Evening Entertainment - Free Beer - Discover Free Beer, the Islands most popular band back by popular demand. 

Monday 2nd May
1.00 PM Birdwatching Walk - Island Ornithologist Steve Wings leads the last walk of the weekend, An insight into seabirds and spring migration. Bring binoculars if available.


2012 edition:
2012 edition programme:

 Number of participants (average): 

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? No

Price:  Paid

Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization:

Contact: 
Cape Clear Island
Co Cork
Republic of Ireland

Phone: 353-28-39119
353-28-41923
seamus@walkingtalking.info

Website:
http://www.walkingtalking.info/ 


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