About Us
The centre was
founded in 1984 by local school teachers Leo Hallissey and Clare
O'Toole to raise environmental awareness and provide
heritage education at a local and national level. The centre
is located in the village of Letterfrack, NorthWest
Conamara, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Over the years the CEECC have won various awards for their
work...
Taisce50, Better
Ireland Award, Local Heroes Award, ESB Conservation Award,
Iarnrod Eireann Award, Galway County Council (Arts Award),
Galway County Council Heritage Award (Premier Award).
 We are deeply indebted to the CEECC who have worked so diligently to develop environmental awareness in the
local community, in the schools and indeed at national level. The
contribution is invaluable, indeed essential. Through seminars,
exhibitions, field studies, publications and a host of other activities,
they have contributed most impressively to our understanding of the great
bounty nature has bestowed upon us.
Dr. Patrick J. Hillary, President of Ireland 1976-1990.
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Our Next Festival
Inishbofin Summer School
July
5th - July 9th 2010
A weeklong exploration of the
human story and natural history of the magical island of Inishbofin
in the company of a multi-disciplined team that includes botanists, artists, marine
biologists, musicians and archaeologists. This year's event is generously
sponsored by the Heritage Council.
Our Last Festivals
Conamara Sea Week
Oct 16th - 26th 2009
Conference Topics
The Parish Dinner
A celebration of
our Marine Heritage that takes place over both weekends – an
exciting blend of myth, magic and madness. Conference held in
local primary school over bank holiday weekend – poets,
storytellers, painters, scientists and musicians discussing
matters maritime. Pub gigs, concerts, workshops for music dance
and sean nós. Vibrant schools programmes are also part of the
week.
Inishbofin Summer School
July
6th - July 10th 2009
A weeklong exploration of the
wonderful island of Inishbofin in the company of a multi-
disciplined team that includes botanists, artists, marine
biologists, musicians and archaeologists. Great music every
night, special mid-week concert – proceeds go to music projects
on the island. Art / music / dance workshops for adults and also
for young people.
Conamara Bog Week 2009
May 22nd - June 1st
A week packed with a mix
of music, sport, craic & stunning landscapes. Included in the week is the Conamara Walkabout, three gentle days of
walking
in a magical landscape in
the company of scientists, musicians, poets and artists.
This year sees the introduction of two Cycle Races to Bog Week
and the launch of the Connemara Lamb Pie in Renvyle House Hotel.
{Book early to avoid disappointment}
Taréis na Féile Bríde 2009
Feb 6th to 8th
A
great weekend of music, singing, Sean nós dancing, music workshops,
concerts, sessions and lots of space for making music for both young and old.
Conamara
Sea Week Oct 17 - 27 2008
{Conference
Topics &
Music Line Up}.
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Conamara Sea Week Recipe
Take five scientists, throw in a philosopher, add a
couple of poets and a vibrant musician, a dollop of
music, stir well, stand in close, absorb all the
flavours and you should find yourself at the Conamara
Sea Week Conference 2008 which promises to be a lively &
exciting event. |
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