Annette Corkery

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Subject(s):
Science, History, Geography
Curriculum Strands:
Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science)
Counties catered for:
Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Westmeath
Classes catered for:
All Classes

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Annette is passionate about creativity, heritage and the natural world. She has an MLitt which explored the integration of art across the primary curriculum and has been involved with formal and informal education for twenty-five years. She spent most of lockdown growing vegetables and developing her forest garden and in May 2021 received her Permaculture Design Certificate. She and her business partner Ann Gerety Smyth, (who is also on the Heritage in Schools panel), have been running Creative Ardagh in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre for 10 years now, educating and entertaining groups from all over the world and of all ages and abilities. It is an SFI Discover Centre and offers a range of DPSM programmes along with other creative workshops based on the local heritage.

In-person school visits

Scéalta Beo come in Celtic costume and have props and visual aids to enhance their storytelling. Mythology and storytelling helped our ancestors understand and deal with crisis, which makes them very important tools in this era of climate change. We tell many of the ancient stories of the Tuatha Dé Dannan our favourite being the local legend of Midir and Etain. Midir was known as a judge and given the task of restoring the balance which is very relevant to the times we live in.

Interactive practical activities, discussions and stories combine to demonstrate what life was like in Iron Age/Early Medieval Ireland. The session(s) can cover aspects of society and every day activities: buildings, clothing, jewellery and metalwork, food, biodiversity, games such as fidchell, weaving, foraging, natural dyeing, Brehon Laws including the importance of trees, fire festivals and ogham script.

Discover all you need to research and explore your townland: delve into its history, find out the meaning of its name and look at local built and natural heritage close up. Using this as inspiration create your own art or writing based on what you learn. http://longfordtownlandsart.bl...

Whether you want to design a vegetable garden from scratch, develop sensory areas, get guidance for the Biodiversity Green Flag or just look closely at native trees, mini-beasts or animal habitats around your school, Scéalta Beo can help you explore and creatively interact with the outdoor learning environment, getting hands-on experience and connecting with the living stories all around us. www.heritageweek.ie/projects/restoring-the-balance; http://ardaghtreefairies.blogspot.com;

Testimonials

  • "We would highly recommend Annette for her wealth of knowledge & skills and her excellent way of conducting her classes and interacting with the children. Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - Gaelscoil Longfoirt, Longford

Additional Information

  • Provides in-person visits
  • Caters for special needs
  • Provides practical/ hands-on activities
  • Provides field trips
  • Offers visits as gaeilge

Contact Details

Phone (Work):
0863027602
Mobile:
0863027602
Email:
creativeardagh@gmail.com