European Geoparks Week,
21st May - 4th June 2011

European Geoparks Week is an annual event that occurs throughout the
European Geoparks Network. The aim is to raise awareness of the European
Geoparks Network (EGN) by celebrating both Europe’s common geological
history and the role that each individual Geopark plays within this. At the
local level, this is an opportunity to explore the geology, landscape, wildlife,
archaeology and build heritage of the Copper Coast.

Phone 051 292828
email: info@coppercoastgeopark.com
or paula@coppercoastgeopark.com

Saturday 21st May - Saturday 4th June
Geology Through Art Exhibition

An Exhibition of works in various media, inspired
by the geology and landscape
of the Copper Coast.

Opens 7.00pm Sat 21st
Then daytime until Sat 4th June

Copper Coast Geopark Centre,
Knockmahon,
Bonmahon,
Co Waterford.

Sunday 22nd May, (Biodiversity Day)
Giant Beach Mosaic

Let your children’s
artistic talent shine
through as they use natural materials found on the
beach (pebbles, seashells and seaweed) to create
a giant mosaic on Annestown Beach with
Geologist Tina Keating and local artist Sinead
Driver.

Time: 12.30pm

Venue: Annestown Beach

Monday 23rd May,
Evening walk

Location: Stradbally
Time: 7pm
Leader: Jim Cullinane
Meeting Point: Village Green

Tuesday 24th May
Natural Navigation
Discover the art of Navigation without
instruments, using only the skies,
nature and the environment;
with Sean O'Connor.
Venue: Copper Coast Geopark Centre,
Knockmahon,
Bonmahon,
Co Waterford.

Wednesday 25th May
Basket Making Workshop

Learn the traditional skill of basket
making with Cathy Hayden. Suitable
for children age 10 years to adult. All participants can
take home what they make during the workshop
Booking essential. Limited to 10 Places
Please book on or before Monday 23rd.

Time: 7.00pm
Fee:  €15.00
Booking Essential; Limited to 10 places.
Venue: Monksland Copper Coast Centre, Knockmahon, Bonmahon,
Co. Waterford.

Thursday 26th May,
Evening walk

Location: Trawnamoe
Time: 7pm
Leader: Sean O'Connor
Meeting Point: Bonmahon Car Park

Friday 27th May,
Evening walk.

Location: Tankardstown
Time: 7.00pm
Leader: Bruce MacDonald
Meeting Point: Tankardstown Carpark

Friday 9th July,
Evening walk

Location: Fenor Bog
Time: 7pm
Leader: Alan Walsh
Meeting Point: Fenor Car Park

Saturday 28th May.
Copper & Silver Jewellery Making
Workshop.
Learn some centuries-old skills
still used in the contemporary art of handcrafting
jewellery at the Jewellery Making Workshopwhere
you will use basic skills to fashion
Jewellery from Copper and Sterling Silver sheet
and wire.
Booking essential. Limited to 8 Places
Please book on or before: Monday 23rd.May.

Venue: Copper Coast Geopark Centre,
Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co Waterford
Time: 10.00am
Fee: €50, Deposit of €20 to secure place,
Balance before start date.

Saturday 10th July,
Picnic under the Stars

Join us for an evening of stargazing with astronomer Emmet Mordaunt at
Tankardstown.
Enjoy fine food and wine while
contemplating the wonders
of our galaxy.

Venue: Tankardstown, Co Waterford.
Fee:  €25.00
Booking: essential as minimum numbers
have to be reached for event to
take place.
Please book before Thursday 8th. July

Sunday 29th May
Treasure Hunt
FFun day to test your skills,
observation and knowledge.
With wonderful prizes
4 persons per team
Fee: €20.00 per team
Meeting point: Annestown Carpark
Time: 4.00pm
Please Register your team on or before Friday
27th.May by contacting Paula at the Copper Coast
Office, Knockmahon, Tel: 051-292828 /
087 9148100. Or Tina 0876552256
Or e-mail: info@coppercoastgeopark.com or
paula@coppercoastgeopark.com

Tuesday 31st May
Evening Walk

Location:Dunhill Castle
Leader: Donal Lehane
Meeting Point: Castle Gates on
Lower Road
Time: 7.00pm

Thursday 2nd June
Dynamic Earth

Demonstration Evening—
Learn all about earthquakes, where and why they
happen, with demonstration of A working
seismometer
Venue: Monksland Copper Coast Centre,
Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford.
Time: 7.30pm

Friday 3rd June
Diamond and Pearls

Gemstone Identification Workshop
with gemmologist Tina Keating.
Evening lecture on the identification of precious
gems with a chance to use some of the instruments
involved.
Adm: €5.00
Venue: Monksland Copper Coast Centre,
Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford.

Saturday 4th June
Discovery Day

What are the rocks along
my beach? How did they form?
One day course - starting in Geology Garden
Bonmahon, with geologist Tina Keating
Introducing rocks found along the Copper Coast
Light lunch included
Fee: €25.00
Booking essential
Please book on or before Thursday 2nd. June

PLEASE NOTE: All outdoor events subject to weather. 
Please dress sensibly to suit changeable conditions.