Old Kilfarboy Society
The Old Kilfarboy Society is a community organisation formed to encourage general interest in the history, culture and traditions of Co. Clare.
The Society organises a programme of talks during the winter (October -March) on the second Tuesday of each month at The Malbay, Miltown Malbay and monthly visits to places of interest, locally, during the summer.
PROGRAMME FOR SUMMER 2010
23rd May - Canon Island, guide Carmel Clancy
20st June- Killowen Nunnery - guide Mary Kearns
Outing to Mt Callan on Sunday 1 August.
A walk will take place to Booley na Gréine Lake on the southern flank of the mountain. This area was the traditional assembly place for the Festival of Lughnasa on 1st Aug for Garland Sunday. Nearby is a flagstone with Ogham writing. A wedge-shaped megalithic tomb in the vicinity, known locally as Leaba Diarmuida agus Gráinne will be visited. Weather permitting a walk to the top of the mountain is also planned.
Cars will leave Miltown Malbay Church car park at 2pm. Contact Maura at 087-1264527 if further information is required.
Further events to be announced.
