Erkina River Festival

Erkina River Festival 6k Toll Heritage Walk which will start @ 6.00pm from the Woodenbridge as part of the Erkina River Festival on Saturday 30th June.

The walk brings you on a 6k trail which has huge history such as an Old Toll Bridge over the River Goul.The road

itsself is known as the Coach Road and in bygone days Road users were charged one farthing at this crossing.Also on this trail is Geoghegan’s shop, Newtown Mill, an Ancient Mass Path, Newtown Weir, Killogue Church and Graveyard and The Nunnery which is reputed to have historical connections to a famous Naval Ship.On the evening a reenactment Pageant like is planned at all sites including the reopening of Geoghegan’s Shop and the collection of a Toll at the Bridge where a return ticket and an information leaflet will be available.We invite all to come along and experience what should be a very enjoyable evening.Music and refreshments will be had afterwards in the Marquee.

Tickets are on sale for Raffle which will be held on the evening of the Erkina River Festival which celebrates 20 Years canoeing with the Woodenbridge Paddlers on Saturday 30th June. Prizes include three course meal with bottle of house wine for two from Peter & Shelly Stokes Castle Durrow, Two tickets for the Guinness Storehouse Tour, Two Tickets for The Folly (music,comedy & culture) Cullahill Castle and Two Green Fees Rathdowney Golf Club. Tickets 5 euro each.Information 0872395357.