It was tipped by many to come out on top, and when the drum roll subsided, and the 2019 Overall Winner was announced, it was Dove House’s wonderful creation, that had stole the hearts of the judges, as well as the public!
‘Save Our Bees, Hug Our Trees, Clean Our Seas’ is not just a wonderfully assembled installation, it also carries a potent message about our environment! We all know the importance of the great pollinators, that are bees, the need to protect our trees, and the plight faced by so many species, that live in our plastic polluted seas! This year’s winner cleverly combined, and highlighted all three issues, in such a unique, fun, and educational way!
We extend our congratulations to Dove House, for their wonderful creation, which has earned them the title of All Ireland Scarecrow Champions 2019, and also to all winners in this year’s hotly contested competition!
Our sincerest thanks to everyone who took part, and the entries never cease to amuse and amaze! They get better and better, year after year!
We will publish an entire list of all winners, very soon, but tonight belongs to Dove House and ‘Save Our Bees, Hug Our Trees, Clean Our Seas’!
If you haven’t already been to Durrow Scarecrow Festival, here is a sneak peek at what you’re missing!
It’s been wild, wacky, and so much fun, and the good news is, that the festival continues right through the Bank Holiday Weekend, finishing on Monday evening, with Dinosaur Day Live!
Dunmore Country School – Family Herb & Vegetable Discovery Trail, with Tanguy de Toulgoët in association with Durrow Scarecrow Festival, takes place on both Saturday 3rd August and Sunday 4th August; from 10:30am to 11:30am on both days!
Booking is Essential!
Cost €2 per person, plus booking fee, and under 2 years are free.
This is a wonderful workshop suitable for all including families.
Meet at entrance to Scarecrow Village.
Taking place on Saturday 3rd August, at 2pm, the My Dog Or Me agility challenge is sure to be lots of fun!
Challenge your dog and yourself, in this fun agility event, with both the owner and dog taking part!
Guide your pet through the tunnels, and if they decide they are not going through any tunnel, then the owner must complete that section instead!
This is a family fun event, where admission and participation are free!
A donations bucket will be present, and any contribution is entirely at your own discretion.
Prizes for the winners!!!
When: Saturday 3rd August
Where: Behind Playground, on Kilkenny Road
Time: 2pm – 5pm
FREE EVENT
Fancy Dress Dog Show - Sunday July 28th - Durrow Scarecrow Festival
What a great event to look forward to, and the good news is that it takes place on the first day of this year's Durrow Scarecrow Festival! A Dog Show is cute, but a Fancy Dress Dog Show is really going to be that extra bit special.
We’ve added two Lego Workshops to our itinerary of events, for this year’s 10th Anniversary Durrow Scarecrow Festival!
Both workshops are FREE to attend, and will take place, in the Library Durrow, on Wednesday 31st July from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
There will be a Prize for the best Lego Scarecrow!
Where: Durrow Library
When: Wednesday 31st July
Time: 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
We have a cookery demonstration, with Alison from Castlewood Organic Farm, at 3pm in the Scarecrow Village, on Monday 29th July! Castlewood Farm is an IOFGA Certified Organic Farm located along the river Nore, near Durrow, Co. Laois. The farm is owned by Dominic & Alison Leonard and family. On the farm they produce pigs, sheep and cattle as well as grain crops to feed their animals.
A visit to Castlewood offers Guided Farm Tours, walking trails, a farm shop and Tea Rooms.
Alison’s Cookery Demonstration, which is free to attend, is also at the same time as our Free Kid’s Disco, and we also have a free Wood Turning Demonstration, with Padraig Phelan, which runs from 2pm-5pm.
All events take place in our Scarecrow Village, so it’s the perfect opportunity for both parents and kids to be entertained at the same time!
Our Senior Citizens Night, takes place on Monday 29th July, at 7pm, in the Scarecrow Village, so do please come along, for what is always a wonderful evening!
Starting at 7pm, until 9pm, do drop in and enjoy some music, and chat!
Unfortunately our friends from the IWW Wrestling, have had difficulty with insurance issues, and have had to cancel many of their events, including their Bank Holiday booking with us! We did not find out about the cancellation, until after this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival Brochure had been printed, and it is listed as taking place, in that publication.
So please be advised that the IWW Wrestling for Monday 5th August, is cancelled!
But worry not, we still have a big day planned, and the Scarecrow Village is going all Jurassic Park, as the amazing Dinosaurs Day Live experience, comes to Durrow!
So come along to the Scarecrow Village, at Durrow Scarecrow Festival, and MEET THE DINOSAURS!!!
Dinosaur Live makes its first appearance at our festival, on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th August, and is the perfect opportunity for kids and adults, to meet and greet, some amazing, life-like dinosaurs!!!
Where The Scarecrow Village
When August 5th Bank Holiday Monday
12.30pm – 5.30pm – €3 Entry This is the only day that children are charged, for entry to the Scarecrow Village.
The ever popular Ladies Night, takes place in Castle Durrow, on Tuesday 30th July at 7:30pm.
Have a great Ladies’ Night out with your friends in Castle Durrow on Tuesday 30th July, at 7.30pm where you can enjoy a three course meal, with a complimentary glass of wine. We are delighted to have Castle Durrow on board with us again this year for this very popular event. We are also delighted to have Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium, Durrow, and Ladybelle Boutique, Abbeyleix, who will provide all the trends for our Fashion Show!
They will thrill you with the latest fashion trends, modelled by locals. Also involved this year, is Instagram Blogger, Get Glam with Gret .
We have a prize for Best Dressed Lady, on the night, which has been kindly donated by Fifty Seven Boutique!
A night of fashion and music not to be missed.
This is a ticket only event. Tickets are €40 and places are limited. Booking through Eventbrite.
Tickets for Ladies Night, are limited, and are on sale through Eventbrite.