Daytime Events
South Leinster Pikemen
Venue: The Community Centre
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SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 5.30pm CHANGE OF TIME DUE TO ALL IRELAND FINAL South Leinster Pikemen – Marching Band, Storytellers & Mummers Join the South Leinster group who are meeting at the Community Centre at 3.30pm to lay a wreath at … Continue reading
Fashion Show
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Date: September 24, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Sat 24 and Sun 25 September. Fortuna / Jenny’s Carpark area. All under cover there will be fashion shows taking place all through the day, watch the models display all the latest fashions from local boutiques or browse the clothes shops, … Continue reading
Tae Kwon Do
Venue: The Park
Date: September 25, 2011 -
It combines combat techniques,self defense, sport, exercise. It is one of the world’s most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners and has been an Olympic event since 2000. A local club will display the skill and discipline required.
Fire Station Open Day
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Date: September 25, 2011 -
Dunshaughlin Fire Service is the first retained station as you travel North on the N3 away from Dublin City. Their area of responsibility extends from Clonee, East to Ratoath, West as far as Kilcloon and extends North to Tara, the … Continue reading
Pitch and Putt
Venue: Pitch and Putt club
Date: September 25, 2011 -
The local pitch and putt club are hosting an open day at their grounds on the Drumree Road.
Foley’s Forge
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Date: September 24, 2011 -
Come along to view a real working forge. Foley’s forge established in 1845 is renowned for their hand forged wrought iron products.Niall Foley, a farrier by trade, will give a demonstration on site. Watch as the hammer strikes the anvil and … Continue reading
Lydia Finnegan Dog Behavourist
Venue: The Park
Date: September 24, 2011 -
Lydia Finnegan Dog Behaviourist will be on hand to provide advice and information on dog behaviour for all dog lovers and owners There will be a dog agility display and a chance for locals to put their own dogs through their … Continue reading
Hunt and Hounds
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Date: September 24, 2011 -
Tallyho! The Huntsman’s bugle sounds, the dogs excitment cannot be contained and the chase is on…… Until recent years the Hunt and hounds were a regular part of our village life. Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival are welcoming the hunt to our village once … Continue reading
Flash Fleadh – A Fleadh with a difference
Venue: Various locations ending in Ceili in the Community Centre
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From 3.00pm to 6.00pm groups of musicians, located at various positions around the village, will entertain us all. Then, at 6.00 pm each group, at different intervals, will make their way to the main stage until we have one huge sound from all … Continue reading
The Great Tractor Run
Venue: The Great Tractor Run
Date: September 25, 2011 - September 25, 2011
About 150 vintage, classic and contemporary tractors from all over Ireland will make their way through Dunshaughlin and surrounding townlands from 12noon to 2pm. Look out for the ‘Most Orginal Tractor’ and the ‘Best Restored Tractor’ as this will be … Continue reading
Vintage Car Display
Venue: Departing The County Club
Date: September 24, 2011 -
Local members of the COVOC (Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club) will depart from The County Club in their vintage cars and drive through the village to the green area of Maeldúin. Come and admire the character and beauty of these automobiles. They will be joined … Continue reading
Eamon Toal
Venue: Main Stage
Date: September 24, 2011 -
Dunshaughlin-man Eamon Toal is one of Ireland’s best placing Eurovision contestants. A funny, talented and personable entertainer, Eamon has performed for the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. Enjoy Eamon at his best – singing, performing and, as the MC of … Continue reading
Mobile Petting Farm
Venue: The Old Sales Yard
Date: September 24, 2011 - September 25, 2011
A firm favourite with young children the mobile petting farm allows children to safely pet, watch and learn about the animals common to Irish farms. What came first the chicken or the egg? If cows eat grass why is milk … Continue reading
Genealogy Service
Venue: The Courthouse
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Come along to the Courthouse and begin tracing your ancestral roots. Specialists will be on hand to guide you through the process.
Heritage Trail & Historical Talks
Venue: The Courthouse
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 24, 2011
Learn about the history of Dunshaughlin and its surrounding areas from published local historians with a wealth of knowledge about our past. Discover the rich heritage of County Meath and the Boyne Valley . from our Heritage Centre at The … Continue reading
Food and Street Markets
Venue: Supervalu car park
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Download Trade / Craft Stand booking Form Download Food Market Stall booking Form Amble around our food and street markets, browse the stalls and sample the wares. Relax with a cuppa in the Solheim Cuppa Teashop and soak in the atmosphere. With … Continue reading
Working Craft Village
Venue: Market Square
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival – invites craftspeople to get involved The festival organizers are looking for: * Craftspeople for demonstrations for the working Craft Village * Exhibitors for the Craft Village * Anyone with craft/heritage ideas of interest to the … Continue reading
Children’s Inflatable Playzone
Venue: Dunshaughlin Park
Date: September 24, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Bounce till you can bounce no more …. a large area with up to eight bouncy castles and bouncy slides for children from 2yrs-12yrs.
Art & Craft Workshops
Venue: Art & Craft Workshops
Date: September 24, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Puppetry, paper crafts, figurine painting, face painting. Bring out the creative side in the little ones! With expert guidance, friendly tips and advice children will love letting their imagination take over. Suitable for 4yrs+ (face painting for all ages).
Traditional Sports & Games
Venue: Dunshaughlin Park
Date: September 25, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Join in the sack races and egg & spoon races, toss the bale of hay, knock the turnip from the stake and lots more …. there’ll be plenty of laughs and great challenges – it’s harder than you think to … Continue reading
Soap Box Derby
Venue: to be announced
Date: September 24, 2011 - September 24, 2011
Download your entry form here and spend your summer evenings designing and building your lean, mean, racing machine and then proudly navigate it through our purpose-built track cheered on by family and friends. The soap box derby car is a small, … Continue reading
Carnival
Venue: Blake's field
Date: September 22, 2011 - September 25, 2011
A firm favourite with teenagers and young children alike.
Heritage Exhibitions
Venue: The Courthouse
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Heritage Exhibitions in the courthouse include: The Famine Years in Ireland. Irish Involvement in World War 1 Community Exhibitions The Music of Michael Van Deissel There will also be a geneology service, talks by local historians, guided tours of Dunshaughlin’s … Continue reading
Dunshaughlin Heritage Trail – guided tours
Venue: The Courthouse (departing from)
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Take a guided stroll around Dunshaughlin’s Heritage Trail and visit some of our most cherished sites, amongst them the Norman Motte, the 230year old library (formerly the Catholic Chruch) and the old Toll House used to collect tolls from travellers … Continue reading
Community Theatre – Petty Court Sessions
Venue: The Courthouse
Date: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Stay close to your friends and family during this court session or they may get hauled into the dock, charged with theft, and ordered into the stocks or to Van Diemen’s Land. A Community Theatre group re-enacts justice Dunshaughlin-style during … Continue reading
