Kilkee Civic Trust Presents in association with Radio Corca Baiscinn

Our summer season of weekly events continues this Wednesday, 12th July, with our second KCT Talk at 8pm, at Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee – Double Bill – Two Speakers /Two Topics.

First Speaker: Eileen Mulcahy and her topic is “Seaweed Baths in Kilkee; Past & Present”
· Eileen Mulcahy’s Talk Synopsis:
An insight into the tradition of seaweed use and the continued benefits for our modern day lives. Over the last eighteen years; since Whit Weekend 1999; Eileen has kept one of Kilkee’s oldest heritage amenities alive and she is the proprietor of “Kilkee Thalassotherapy Centre” where seaweed baths continue to be enjoyed.
Second Speaker: Thomas Galvin and his topic is “A Hidden Culture – The Journey of Moyasta Oysters”
· Thomas Galvin’s Talk Synopsis:
Oysters are the family business; started by his Dad Michael in 1994; at Poulnasherry Bay, Moyasta. An entrepreneur and local businessman whose passion for the sea and West Clare is a key driver in the success of this home grown maritime industry.
Admission is FREE of charge.
A donations box is available, at each KCT Talk, to assist us in defraying essential and necessary expenses.