

Senior Citizens Day – July 25th @ 3pm
Venue: The Scarecrow Village
Our Senior Citizens Day, takes place on Monday 25th July, from 3pm to 5pm, in the Scarecrow Village, sp please take note of our venue change. Our original plan was to welcome all senior citizens to the newly refurbished ICA Hall, on Patrick Street, but unfortunately renovations are just not quite complete, so with everyones’s health and safety in mind, we decided to move location.
So do please come along to the Scarecrow Village for what is always a wonderful day, with music, chat and refreshments.

Kayaking Sessions On The River Erkina
Make A Splash with Laois Kayak & Canoe Club
As part of this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival, Laois Kayaking will hold sessions on Sunday 31st of July. The Kayaking Sessions will star at 12pm, and continue throughout the day, finishing up at 6pm.
Hosted by the local Laois Kayak & Canoe Club, this is the perfect opportunity to try out something new, or maybe you are already a dab hand in the water!
The Kayaking session costs €5, and booking is not required. Please bring a pair of old shoes or runners to wear whilst kayaking, and an all important change of clothes, just in case!
All kayaking equipment will be provided on the day.
When: Sunday 31st July
Time: 12pm-6pm
Where: River Erkina, Durrow (Beside Fire Station)
Cost: €5

Free Lego Workshop
Do LEGO Boats Float?
Ahoy Maties! Drop into Durrow Library, on Tuesday 26th July, to take part in one of our creative Lego workshops. Design and build a boat with the world’s most popular toy, then test it to see if it floats on it’s maiden voyage. These workshops take place at various times during the day, just drop into the Library and join a session – Free Event
There will be a Prize for the best Lego Boat!!!
Where: Durrow Library
When: Tuesday 26th July
Time: Ongoing throughout the day

Ladies Night at Castle Durrow
The ever popular Ladies Night, takes place in Castle Durrow, on Wednesday 27th July at 7:30pm.
The ever popular Ladies Night at Castle Durrow is back this year with MC on the night, Dr. AnneMarie Eustace Ryan. Fashion Show in association with Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium, Durrow and Ladybelle Boutique, Abbeyleix, who will provide all the trends for our Fashion Show! Cocktail Demonstration by Susan from The Yard at Bob’s Bar, and a Chat on Gut Health/Menopause.
Food, Drinks and Music on the night. Tickets on sale from 10am on Eventbrite from Friday 1st July.

Drumming Workshop
When: Tuesday 26th July
Where: Scarecrow Village
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Admission: Free – Drop in anytime!
Full Circle is based in Cork City, but will join us on Tuesday 26th July at 2pm, for the ever popular Drumming Workshop!
Full Circle was founded by community based percussionist Patrick Naughton, in response to people’s desire to drum. Patrick is an experienced player and workshop facilitator, fusing West African and world rhythms on the djembe (indigenous drum to West Africa) and various other percussion instruments, such as darabuka, dun dun (bass drum), shaker, and a variety of African bells.
The Drum Circle is a place where we can gather in a safe, non-competitive space, to explore our connection to rhythm and sound. It provides an opportunity to meet new people and have fun.
Teaching through song, story and rhythm we connect to ourselves, our community and a deeper sense of place.
Benefits of Drumming
Since the beginning of time people have gathered together in circles celebrating life. The drum, one of the primary tools found in all cultures, has been used for many purposes.
The benefits of drumming are multi-fold! It creates a powerful sense of unity and focus for a group, leaving you relaxed and more receptive!
Simple rhythms and repetition develops our sense of timing and awakens our creative side.
Groups can vary in size, gender, age and background. People of all diversities come together to a common beat!

Adult’s Scarecrow Making Workshops
Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2022.
Sunday July 24th.
This workshop is being held on the opening Sunday of Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2022.
Children have long enjoyed being tutored in the fine art of making scarecrows, so we thought, “why not give the adults a chance!”
So if you are in the Scarecrow Village, on Sunday the 24th July, do drop in, and learn the craft from those who have many year’s experience, and many, many scarecrow creations to their names.
For homework, you will have one year to come up with a wonderful scarecrow for next year’s competition!!!
