Busy August of fun, free events at the Museum of Country Life

The Museum of Country Life, Turlough House has a busy line-up of events this month open to the public. On Thursday, August 16 it’s Crafty Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm. This event is open to all from seven years and up and you will learn such skills as straw craft, simple weaving, decoration ceramics and much more. This workshop is on a first come first served basis and no booking is needed. On Friday, August 17 from 11am to 1pm you can join the Lazy Hazy Knitters, this group meets on the first and third Friday of the month, no booking is required. This group is suitable for adults and children from seven years and up. On Saturday, August 18 from 11am to 4pm join the team from ‘The Donkey Sanctuary’, Cork and ‘Sathya Sai’, Sligo for demonstrations of donkey feet trimming. Meet the donkeys and find out about their role. Before the month winds up, as a part of heritage week join Micheál Casey for a talk on the wonders of bird migration and find out why Mayo is such an important stopover point. Booking required. 094 90 31751. Birds on the Move will take place from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, August 26.