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Free Family Fun Day
Sunday 24th August

Past meets Play

Celebrate Bandon’s rich history with a day of music, crafts, tours, and hands-on fun for all ages.

🎉 Parade - Bandon Through the Ages

12:00 Sharp| from Supervalu Car Park to Town Hall.

Step back in time and kick of the festivities in style”.

Join our heritage-themed parade, celebrating Bandon before 1900. Come dressed in historical costume, walk with us, and help create a joyful atmosphere to launch a day of family fun and local pride.

All ages welcome - the more creative the costume the better!

With thanks to Bandon Family Centre

Ongoing Events
1-5 p.m

⚔️ Ancient Warfare with Bran Dubh

Bran Dubh Historical Combat and Living History Society

Step into a 1600s battlefield!

See live combat, medieval weaponry, historic clothing & more.

 

Longbow Demonstration

 

🛠️ Trades & Crafts of Old

See skilled hands at work in the ways of yesteryear:

• The blacksmith’s forge • The coppersmith’s art

• Coin striking • Spinning & nettle weaving

• Pole lathe turning • Lacemaking

• The printer’s press • Drop-in candle making

 

🎠 Delight for Folk Both Young and Old

In joyful company, enjoy:

• Stalls of craft and hearty fare

• Balloon marvels and Circus feats

• The face painter’s cheerful brush

 

🕯️ Come one, come all — step back in time and celebrate the spirit of Bandon as it once was.

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Timed Events

🕐1:00 pm Bandon Concert Band

Enjoy a lively musical start to the afternoon!

 

📖1:15 pm Magical Storytime with Rae

Join Rae for a magical story time where every tale

sparkles with wonder and adventure.

 

⚔️1:30/3:45 pm Battle Reenactment & Children’s Reenactment

 Step into history - take up your sword and join

Bran Dubh in battle! Let the drill begin......

 

🎭1:50/3:15 pm Puppet Show

Enter a world of imagination through tales brought

to life with puppetry and voice.

 

🎪2:30 pm Alchemy Arts Circus Magic Show

A dazzling display of circus tricks and wonders!

 

🧈3:00 pm The Art of Butter-Making

See how butter was made by hand using simple tools.

Explore the science of cream separation and

churning.

 

🎻3:45 pm Performance by Comhaltas

Traditional Irish music with Newcestown Comhaltas

to finish the day on a high note!

 

⚒️ All Day – The Big Dig

Join the Irish School of Archaeology and explore a replica Viking excavation site.

Perfect for young archaeologists keen to unearth secrets of the past!

Workshops must be pre-booked

 

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Old Walls New Questions
Bandon Town Hall
3-4 p.m.

Do you have a section of Bandon’s historic town walls on your property? Drop in for expert advice from Sarah McCutcheon on how to care for these important heritage features. Learn about the do’s and don’ts, get tips on maintenance, and ask questions about preserving this unique piece of Bandon’s past.

No booking needed - all welcome.

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