Traditional Harvest Day

Witness Local Artisans at Work

Basket-Making
Join skilled basket maker Michael Foudy as he continues the time-honored tradition of basket weaving. Watch as Michael expertly crafts traditional-style baskets, focusing on creating pieces that are both strong and durable. Every basket is made using locally sourced willow, ensuring authenticity and quality.

Blacksmith
Step into our blacksmith’s forge and experience the ancient art of ironworking in action. Hear the rhythmic clang of hammer on anvil, breathe in the distinctive scent of hot iron, and discover the rich history behind this enduring craft.

Spinning
Join Elizabeth and Geraldine as they demonstrate the ancient craft of wool spinning using the drop spindle. With wool sourced from local sheep, they carry on a tradition that dates back over 6,000 years, to when Neolithic farmers first introduced sheep to Ireland.

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Experience Homebaking & School Life

Traditional Baking and Butter Making
No Harvest Day would be complete without the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods wafting from an open turf fire. Throughout the day, the Bunratty Bean an Tí's will be on hand to showcase the timeless skills of bread baking and butter making. Visitors to the Golden Vale and Loop Head Farmhouses can watch these techniques in action and even sample some of the delicious results.

Visit the Old Schoolhouse
On Sunday, 22nd September, the village schoolmaster will be on duty, ready to welcome both children and adults as they bring their customary sod of turf to fuel the tiny schoolroom fire. Step inside the schoolhouse, where the walls are adorned with maps, nature study charts, and gospel illustrations, and experience what lessons were like in days gone by.

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Our Resident Seanchaí

Join our resident Seanchaí, Mickey Joe, in Corry's Pub on the charming Village Street, where history comes alive with every word as he weaves tales of ancient legends, local folklore, and the wisdom of generations past. 

Storytelling is a tradition synonymous with County Clare and Mickey Joe is guaranteed to have visitors both young and old on the edge of your seats with tales as old as time. So come in, find a cosy spot and be whisked away to a world where the old ways are still very much alive.

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