Events at The Workhouse in 2011

The Dunfanaghy Workhouse Receives Grant from Donegal Local Development Company Ltd

The Workhouse is delighted to announce that it has received funding from the Donegal Local Development Company Ltd and the Rural Development Programme (Leader) 2007-2013, to carry out enhancement of facilities at The Workhouse, under Measure "323 Conservation and Upgrading of the Rural Heritage".

The work will include the installation of a wheelchair lift, a new exhibition with a new improved sound system to accompany the existing Wee Hannah Exhibition and a comfortable 50 seater cinema and an area for both Artists and Historical Exhibitions of interest.

Wilton Paton the Chairperson of The Workhouse said "It is fantastic news that we have been awarded the funding. This allows us to upgrade our services to encourage more tourists to visit the Heritage Centre. The upgrading of our video facilities to a cinema will allow us to run a film club for adults and children. It is a very exciting time for Dunfanaghy with both the development of the Market House and the Workhouse and it offers a very positive future for Dunfanaghy with so many projects being undertaken."

Sian McCann the Heritage Centre Manager said "We are delighted with the news and there is a lot of excitement locally about the cinema. We are really looking forward to hosting a Saturday Kids club, a Cinema Night for the Youth Club and an Local Film club with a variety of films to while away the Winter months."

"We are having a "Refurbishment Sale" before we close so all the stock must go and there are some really great bargains to be had!!" "Although the Workhouse will be closed until the end of February, The Waves of Change project will still be running and we can assure both the Youth Club and Dolphin Club we will continue as normal in the Workhouse until Tuesday 13th December when we will close for Christmas. We will have alternative premises in January when the clubs start up again in the New Year."

Pumpkin Carving For Children

There will be pumpkin carving for children on Saturday 29th October, Sunday 30th October and Monday 31st October 11.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm and 3.30pm each day.

Adult supervision is required and it is €5.00 per child. Pumpkins and equipment are provided.

Ballymore N.S. Green Schools Committee - Energy Audit Report

Our Trip to the Workhouse.

Today we went to the Workhouse to visit Mrs. McCann. We asked her questions about how she uses energy. We're going to help her save energy.

They already do some things to help the environment and save energy:

• They bake their own bread and cakes.
• They use local, seasonal vegetables for the soup.
• A lot of heat was going up the old chimney so they blocked it up.

They have 2 fridges and 1 freezer which need to be on all the time.

They heat most of the rooms with electric storage heaters but use gas heaters if it is very cold in Winter.

She showed us around and answered all our questions. We are going to come up with new ideas and make up some signs for the taps and light switches.

We got juice and cup-cakes. It was a brilliant day. We arrived back at school at half past twelve.

View our photos in the Photo Gallery

International Quilt Day All Things Quilts

The Patchwork and Quilters Guild and the local Businesses will be your hosts!

The Quilters Guild will have an exhibition of small quilts in the Workhouse from 27th May to 2nd July to celebrate International Quilt Day.

The Workhouse will have an exhibition of small quilts and will have a children’s workshop on Saturday 18th June, no booking required.

The Workhouse Coffee Shop will also have a number of specials on offer to celebrate the day.

International Quilt Day Workhouse Specials
Honeybee Surprise	Strawberry Cupcakes	Corn & Beans Tuna Delight	The Broken Star Butty

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Heritage Week 21st August to 28th August 2011

Join the Workhouse and enjoy a variety of activities during the course of the week to celebrate National Heritage Week.

Wee Hannah Famine Exhibition & New Lake Exhibition

Wee Hannah a survivor of the famine and inhabitant of the Workhouse, hear her story and visit the New Lake exhibition free of charge for one day only.

Sunday 21st August 9.30am to 5.00pm.

All Sorts of Old & New

A Bag Making Class using old and new material.

Tuesday 23rd August 11.30 to 1.00pm,
€5.00 per child. Aged 8+ . Booking advised.

Spinning Demonstration

Wednesday 24th August, 2.00pm to 4.00pm,
with the Quilters Guild & Circle of Friends from Creeslough

Knitting & Crochet Demonstration

Friday 26th August, 2.00pm to 4.00pm,
with the Quilters Guild & Circle of Friends from Creeslough

Horn Head Heritage Walk

Enjoy a Heritage Walk on Horn Head on Saturday 27th August 11.00am to 1.00pm,
€5.00 per person.

Departing from the Workhouse. Suitable for all ages, wear sensible shoes and bring a coat.

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The Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues

Following on from last year's hugely successful festival the Festival commiittee are delighted to announce that the 2011 Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival will take place from Friday September 9th - Sunday 11th September. Those of you who joined us last year already know what a great weekend it was and certainly it was the busiest weekend Dunfanaghy has ever seen. So come along and enjoy the music and craic.

Back by popular demand Bluesy Quattro, Saturday 10th September 2011.

If you have never been log on to the website www.dunfanaghyjazzandblues.com and take a look at the great photos.

The Workhouse will be taking part with music and a workshop for young people.

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The Dunfanaghy Community Children’s Choir

The Children’s Choir meets on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4.30pm with Anne Patterson in The Workhouse. The sessions run during the school term and each session costs €3.00.

A big thank you to Anne for a fantastic time from all the Children as they finish up for the school holidays.

The next classes start in September.

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