Kilmurrin Cove

Kilmurrin Cove


Mining communities all over the world are taking part in a global event on Saturday September 12th, 2015 to give thanks for the bounty of the earth and honour mining communities. The Copper Coast Geopark and The Art Hand in Bunmahon are teaming up with event organiser Paul Fearon in this global day of art, heritage and gratitude to create a day of fun and celebration for all the family.
Meeting at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon at 11am, storyteller and heritage expert Jim Cullinan will bring the lives of the miners and their families to life on a guided tour through the beautiful landscape of Bunmahon village. The tour starts with a film which sets the scene for the industrial copper mining complex which spread far and wide. The guided tour will last about an hour and visit the remnants of this historic mining community. The final point on Jim’s tour is Stage Cove just outside Bunmahon where the copper ore was shipped to Wales and where the returning ships brought coal to power the mines.
At Stage Cove, local artist Sean Corcoran from The Art Hand will lead the creation of a collaborative work of natural art in celebration of the mining community, the history and environment. The photo shows a recent example of an environmental art work entitled “Beach Bubbles” by Sean Corcoran on Kilmurrin Cove. Afterwards, there will be a welcome for all in the Visitor Centre where there will be complimentary entry to the Geological and Mining Heritage Exhibition.
Event organiser Paul Fearon, speaking on his motivation for organising the event said “creating a sustainable, thriving future on Earth depends upon opening our hearts to the natural world and giving thanks. The coastline of the Copper Coast is so beautiful and I wanted to organise an event that celebrates the mining heritage of this area and connect us to other mining communities. It’s important that Ireland’s once thriving mining heritage is celebrated. I also wanted to give thanks for the natural resources and skill and expertise of people who make the comfort in our lives possible.”
This is a free event suitable for all the family. Please be advised the guided tour is not suitable for young children but the art creation event at Stage Cove is. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing with the September nip in the air! There will be free event T shirts given out on the day. For more information on this global event check out the website www.radicaljoyforhardtimes.org website or go to the event Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/groundbeneathourhearts