The Discover Derrynane family activity weekend will take place from June 5 to June 7. Photo: Don MacMonagleTHE ‘Discover Derrynane’ festival will once again take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, offering a weekend of free events and activities for visitors of all ages.
Produced and curated by the Office of Public Works, the programme showcases the rich biodiversity, history and creative life of Derrynane Parklands.
Across the three-day festival, visitors can enjoy a wide-ranging programme of walks, talks, guided tours, workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, music, storytelling, art, wildlife experiences and outdoor activities.
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The weekend invites the public to explore Derrynane through conservation, learning, creativity and shared community experience.
Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin “Boxer” Moran will officially launch the festival followed by marine creature workshops, musical guided tours with Peter Mullarkey, photography workshops with Patrick Kavanagh, Bog Jazz with Cáit Ní Rian and closing Friday activities with ‘Dusk’ a themed storytelling and astronomy tour celebrating stillness.
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can take part in wild plant medicine walks, photography sessions with Vinny Hyghland and Patrick Kavanagh, seashore safaris, face painting, bee observation, beach yoga and heritage walks to Abbey Island with Paddy Bushe, alongside guided tours of Derrynane House and film screenings.
The weekend programme also features music and storytelling, including themed performances connected to the life of Daniel O’Connell.
All events are free, although some require booking. For a full list of activities, see event listing by clicking here.
