Family Fun

South Leinster Pikemen

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun

Fashion Show

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun, Street Markets

Tae Kwon Do

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.

Daytime Events, Family Fun, sports

Fire Station Open Day

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun

Foley’s Forge

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

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Lydia Finnegan Dog Behavourist

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

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Hunt and Hounds

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

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The Great Tractor Run

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun
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Vintage Car Display

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun, sports
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Eamon Toal

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun, Music
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Mobile Petting Farm

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

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Working Craft Village

  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

Daytime Events, Family Fun, Music, Street Markets
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Children’s Inflatable Playzone

Bounce till you can bounce no more …. a large area with up to eight bouncy castles and bouncy slides for children from 2yrs-12yrs.

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Art & Craft Workshops

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).

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Traditional Sports & Games

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

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Soap Box Derby

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun
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Carnival

  A firm favourite with teenagers and young children alike.

Daytime Events, Family Fun, Nightime Events
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Community Theatre – Petty Court Sessions

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

Daytime Events, Family Fun, Theatre and Arts