From August to October 2023
Workshops, talks, and events on the environment, sustainability, and working with natural materials.
Activities & Events
Over August to October we’ll be running a variety of activities and events to help folks engage with nature and natural materials – from green woodcarving workshops and outdoor drumming sessions, to car boot sales and community clean-up days, and more!
Upgrading Facilities
We also welcome the opportunity to improve facilities to encourage cycling, recycling, and some new homes for wildlife! Keep an eye out for these new additions over the coming months.
Linen Biennale 2023
We’re also excited to get the chance to be part of this year’s Linen Biennale, hosting a linen tapestry workshop and a day celebrating Moneydarragh Hub’s history as a flax retting field which will feature talks on linen history in NI and rural communities with the Digital Film Archive and sustainable textile art with Emma Whitehead.
Upcoming events
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Linen on the Loom: Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Thursday • 31st August 2023 • 10:00am to 4:00PM • £30 Per Person
Investigate linen as a weaving material with Rena Roohipour as you create a woven piece inspired by the threads, fabrics and plants of flax. Participants will learn how to warp a small frame loom and learn simple weaving and colour blending, and more!
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Flax and Fibres at Moneydarragh Hub – Talks, Demos, and more!
Friday • 1st September 2023 • 11:00am to 4:00PM • Admission Free
A day of linen-themed talks, demonstrations and more at Moneydarragh Hub celebrating the area’s history as a flax retting field. Speakers to include Bronagh McAtasney of the Digital Film Archive and Emma Whitehead.
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Dara McAnulty Talk & Meet and Greet
Saturday • 2nd September 2023 • 10:00am to 12:00pm • Free Entry
Join us at Moneydarragh Hub to hear from the award-winning young naturalist in this event that’s perfect for nature lovers young and old alike.
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Outdoor Drumming Circle
Friday • 8th September 2023 • 6:30pm to 7:30PM • Entry from £4 Per Person
Get into the rhythm of the weekend with Community Tribal Drummers in this relaxed and friendly drum circle!
Suitable for all ages and abilities, no experience necessary.
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Eco Gelli Printing Workshop
Friday • 15th September 2023 • 10:00am to 2:00PM • £22.50 Per Person
Gather natural materials from around Moneydarragh Hub and print unique pieces with Martina McGleenan! A lovely way of getting hands-on and making art with nature!
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Introduction to Woodcarving Workshop
Saturday • 16th September 2023 • 10:00am to 5:00PM • £50 Per Person
This Introduction to Woodcarving class with Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce a relief woodcarving of your own to take home and enjoy.
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Introduction to Natural Crafts Workshop
Saturday • 30th September 2023 • 10:00am to 4:00PM • £40 Per Person
Learn how to weave and craft different shapes and forms with natural materials, including willow, in this workshop with Heather McDermott Willowcraft!
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Moneydarragh Community Market
Saturday • 30th September 2023 • 10:00am to 12:00PM • Free Entry
Visit our community market to see the handmade crafts, pre-owned items, and other community goods on sale by local folks who have reserved tables. We’ll also have a drop-in drum circle by Community Tribal Drummers!
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Thank You Gardening Club Seed Bomb Workshop
Saturday • 7 October 2023 • 10:00am to 12:00PM • Free Workshop*
As a thank you to our ever-growing Gardening Club for all the weeding, planting, and care given to our community garden at Moneydarragh, we're hosting a free Seed Bomb Workshop with Community Tribal Drummers!
*Free for Gardening Club members or volunteers at Moneydarragh Hub.
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Weave a Willow Sunflower Workshop
Saturday • 7 October 2023 • 1:00PM to 4:00PM • £30pp
Weave a willow sunflower at Moneydarragh Hub as part of the Grove of the Oaks Festival with basket weaver Soheil Roohipour!
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Copper & Willow Experimental Workshop
Saturday • 14 October 2023 • 10:00am to 4:00PM • £60pp
Take part in a truly unique craft workshop as Claire Mooney and Heather McDermott explore using copper and willow in this collaborative workshop!
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Storytelling Walk
Saturday • 14 October 2023 • 10:00am to 12:00PM • £10pp
Come for a comfy storytelling walk with Sinead Rice McAleavey and hear some local Mourne history and folklore.
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Caring for the Outdoors with Walk the Mournes
Sunday • 15 October 2023 • 10:00am to 2:00PM • £15pp
Come learn how to best care for the outdoors when planning a walk or hike with this guided event with Peter Rafferty of Walk the Mournes.
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Seed Bomb Workshop
Saturday • 21 October 2023 • 10:00am to 12:00PM • £12pp
Discover how to make seed bombs using native Irish wildflower seeds, organic peat-free soil in this hands-on workshop with Community Tribal Drummers and take home your own little burst of colours for your garden!
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Guided Hike with Walk the Mournes
Saturday • 21 October 2023 • 11:00am to 4:00PM • £25pp
Take part in a guided hike and discover the gorgeous sights of lower Mourne on our doorstep with Peter Rafferty from Walk the Mournes!
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Music and Storytelling with Colum Sands
Saturday • 28 October 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00PM • £10pp
We’re delighted to be able to bring songwriter and storyteller Colum Sands to Moneydarragh Hub for an evening of music and stories as part of our Grove of the Oaks Festival!
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Brigid – Tumbling Paddy Storytelling Show
Saturday • 10 February 2024 • 7:30pm to 9:30PM • £10pp
Storyteller Sinead McAleavey unpicks the stories of the Celtic goddess Brigid at this solo theatre show.
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