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N1An Grianán, Termonfechin, County LouthTel: (041) 982 2119 / 982 2478Email: admin@an-grianan.iewww.an-grianan.ie

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Marie O’Toole National President

WELCOME An Grianán is open all year round and everyone is welcome to enjoy a daily, midweek or weekend holiday where you can participate in a course, an activity or rest and enjoy our fabulous hospitality in comfortable surroundings, with caring and friendly staff.

Our charming manor house is situated at the centre of our 80 acres and just a short walk away from the sandy beaches of Baltray and Seapoint. We are ideally located for touring the Boyne Valley area with all its historic sites and the bustling shopping town of Drogheda.

We are always delighted to welcome groups and organisations from every background for conferences, meetings and team building outings. Our aim is to facilitate change and growth for all, women and men alike, through lifelong learning.

Our mission is to empower and validate individuals through our courses and our culture of mutual support.

All our staff look forward to meeting and greeting you.

Ann Flanagan Manager, An Grianán

Angela Holley via Facebook (10 September 2013) Angela came with CEOS West Virgiania 26th August 2013

“If you ever plan on traveling to Ireland I can't recommend An Grianán enough! The facility was magnificent and more importantly, the people were so kind and attentive. I will most certainly be going back!”

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Looking for a gift with a difference?Why not treat someone special to a breakaway and while relaxing at An Grianán they can learn a new skill or improve an old one. The choices are endless.

Gift Vouchers AvailableTel: (041) 982 2119Fax: (041) 982 2690Email: admin@an-grianan.ie

ABOUT AN GRIANÁNThroughout the year the College provides over 200 courses for students from home and abroad.

Everyone is welcome – men and women, members and non – members.From the moment you arrive you are treated as an individual; the staff care about making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Even if you are holidaying alone, you will never feel lonely. Doing a course presents the perfect chance to meet people and pretty quickly you will be laughing with them as if you knew them all your life.

An Grianán makes learning a delightful experience in a relaxed atmosphere. The extensive grounds that surround the college provide a wealth of walks, with the opportunity to stretch your legs as you take a leisurely stroll around the grounds.

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New for 2016• Mosaic Jewellery• Guided walking tours• Mindfullness• Jiving One Day & Weekend• Downton Abbey Themed Weekend• B&B options, with free time to enjoy

Co. Louth

Top 10 things to do in the Boyne Valley Area & Co. Louth1. Historic: Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth

Historic Sites2. Visit Medieval Drogheda – St Peter’s

Church with St. Oliver Plunket’s head, the Highlane’s Gallery & Millmount Museum

3. Play like a pro at Co. Louth Golf Club, Baltray or Seapoint Golf Club

4. The Leprechaun & Fairy Underground Cavern

5. Dundalk Stadium – A great day of fun at the races!

6. Cooley Whiskey Visitors Centre7. Historical Monasterboice Monastic Site 8. The Carlingford to Omeath Greenway9. Oldbridge House & Gardens, site of the

Battle of The Boyne10. Collon Military Museum & ParkFood tours can also be organised including numerous locally producers.

"An Grianán was a revelation and I would highly recommend it

to people..." Dickie Rock

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“Great place to stay. A warmwelcome and so convenientfor Seapoint and Co. Louth Golf Club.”

Damien McGrane, European Tour Professional Golfer, stayed in the bungalows whilst playing in the Irish Open 2011 Tour Professional Golfer

THE SANCTUARYSix luxurious bungalows situated in a tranquil setting in the grounds of An Grianán and within walking distance of the beach.Amenities nearby include:• Sleeps 8• Spacious gardens and walks• Adjacent to Seapoint golf Course (Half

price green fees, subject to availability)• Co. Louth Golf Club, Baltray, a

championship course is situated only 2km away

• We are a short drive from the historic town of Drogheda, Oldbridge House and Bru na Boinne, Interpretative Centre.

We can offer you a holiday home that can be enjoyed by family or friends all year round.

Why not bring family and friends together and share the cost!

Rental can be for a week, a weekend or a short stay at certain times of the year. Each bungalow is well equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Accommodation comprises a reception room, kitchen cum dining room, four bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a master bathroom.

Tel: (041) 982 2119 / 982 2478 Email: admin@an-grianan.ie www.an-grianan.ie

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WEDDINGS AT AN GRIANÁNHave your wedding in an 18th Century Mansion house that can be put entirely at your disposal. We can cater for everything from civil ceremonies to receptions – so An Grianán can ensure that each step of your special day is organised in scenic tranquillity.

Here at An Grianán we strive to make your stay as relaxing as possible. With rooms available for your stay in our beautiful estate house and meals prepared on site, with local ingredients.

We have walking trails through our grounds with access to local beaches as well as all weather tennis courts, so your guests will be entertained for their entire stay. Let us help you plan your special day!

An Grianán is the perfect wedding location, tucked away in Termonfeckin Co Louth, a quiet village by the sea. We are situated on 80 acres of private land with woods, a newly renovated walled garden and beautifully manicured lawns which would be perfect for your special day.

With our in-house catering team and resident chef, we will be more than happy to work with you to create the service you want on the day. Everything from drinks on the lawn in the summer to a hot toddy in the drawing room in the winter. We provide privacy, tranquillity and a tailor-made service second to none!

We have many contacts you may need and our in-house wedding co-ordinator will be happy to help with any arrangements.

• Florists• Car Hire• Photographers• Wedding Cakes• Hair & Beauty

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Arts Acrylics 25 97 129 157 198 240

Botanical 148Oils 35 59 109 144 166 218 230

Painting on Silk 22 55 63 135 185

Palette Knife Painting 160Watercolours 80 148 212 Wax Painting 2 42 47 51 184 205

CraftsBags & Bears 37 100 159 200

Basket Weaving 150 172Beaded Jewellery / Beading 18 43 48 83 88 98 136 161 202 223

Button Pictures 226

Card Making 6 18 28 81 182 246

Crochet 18 112 115 196 239

Glass Work 4 21 70 77 110 119 124 162 201 250

3d Decoupage 68 91 146Embroidery 18 19 26 30 57 101 102 118 132 171 207 213 216

Fabric Boxes 86 249 Fabric Sculptures 41 50 93 116 173 176

Felting 66 241Handbags 137 Lace 18 24 40 181 206 211 232

Mosaics 105 177Millinery / Fascinators 3 58 75 107 138 192 214

Mixed Crafts 14 18 54 106 123 158 187 194 222 228 235 245 253 260

Parchment Craft 31 56 130 175

Patchwork/Quilting 18 69 125 152

Sewing 5 18 140 174 252

LeisureCookery 12 33 64 84 108 168 169 193 229 233 252 260

Book Club 38 163Bridge 197 219 231Dancing 1 9 16 20 29 53 131 155 165 189 195 203 217 224

Digital Photography 32 34 44 52 71 73 96 127

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Fitness 13 60 78 82 94 128 180 236 238

Gardening / Flower Arranging 7 85 90 234 244 254 259 260

Golf / Pitch & Putt 89 95 142 183 188

Guided Walking Tours / Rambling 46 62 104 133 167 190

Historic Tours 23 39 74 117 121 164

Sugar Craft 220 227 248 Tai Chi 8 36 52 87 151 178 208

Yoga / Yogla 27 72 139 143 147 156

Self DevelopmentCreative Writing 65 149 Drama 225

Genealogy 67Singing 16 145 147

Health & Care Beauty 155 Holistics79 134 238 253 256 260 Mindfullness 79 103 215Pamper Me 99 120Style & Image 111 191 221 259

Time for Yourself 49 76 92 122 186 199 170

One Day Options16 67 90 147 256 260

Tours15 45 154

NEW FOR 201645 46 62 64 110 133 195 207 226 237

2016 COURSE INDEX

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JANUARY1 Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th January

Set Dancing Weekend Céili and WorkshopsContact Sheila and John McEvoy at 087 9534538

FEBRUARY Monday 1st – Friday 5th February Friday 5th – Sunday 7th February Monday 8th – Friday 12th FebruaryMonday 15th – Friday 19th FebruaryFriday 19th – Sunday 21st FebruaryMonday 22nd – Friday 26th February

Available for bookings, plan your own courses. Choose from a wide selection of courses, many can be mixed and matched. Speak to a memberof staff today to find the best courses to suit your group.

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th FebruaryFriends of An GrianánChoose from:

Wax Painting,

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th February

Friends of An Grianán2 Wax Painting 3 Fascinators 4 Coloured Glass Design5 Up Styling 6 Iris Folding Cards7 Flower Arranging8 Tai Chi

9 Friday 26th – Sunday 28th February

Set Dancing Weekend €195 per person Céili on Friday evening with the Long Note Céili Band, Saturday workshops and Céili with Brian Boru Céili Band, followed by workshops on Sunday.

MARCH Monday 29th February – Friday 4th MarchMonday 7th – Friday 11th MarchMonday 14th – Wednesday 16th March

Available for bookings, plan your own courses. Choose from a wide selection of courses, many can be mixed and matched.

10 Friday 4th – Sunday 6th March

Private Conference – Irish Patchwork Society

11 Friday 11th – Sunday 13th March

ICA Celebration of the 1916 Centenary

Saturday 12th MarchGem Pack Competition

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Friday 18th – Sunday 20th March Open for BookingsSuggest courses include: 12 Cookery13 Get Up – Get Fit 14 Mixed CraftsIf you have 8 or more, we will set up a course just for you!

15 Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st March

Limerick Tours All bookings through Kathleen Griffin on 087 217 22253 day tour departing from Limerick. 2 B&B plus dinner in An Grianán, with evening entertainment. (Similar tours can be organised from other counties).

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One Day CoursesPrice €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch)Visitors arrive at 10.30am in time for class at 11am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Learn to Jive – It’s all the rage again!b Singing for Pleasure.Two great courses for the mind, body & soul.

APRIL 17 Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd April

ICA Contest FinalsAll bookings through Breda Banville, Wexford on 087 927 0327

18 Monday 4th – Friday 8th April

ICA Handcraft WeekThe following workshops will take place:Tuesday: Coloured Embroidery, Huckwork, shadow Folding, No Sew Patchwork, Hardanger, Cotton Crochet, Soft Toy & Handmade Cards.

Wednesday: Candlewick Embroidery, Trinket Box, Woollen Crochet, Clones Lace, Stitched Cards, Christmas Decorations & Foundation Piece (Patchwork).

Thursday: Cross Stitch, Beaded Jewellery, Dorset Posies – Brooch, Blackwork, Cut Work Embroidery, Shadow Embroidery & Paint and Stitch.

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Friday 8th – Sunday 10th April Dublin Federation, Meath ICA & Portmarnock ICA19 Ribbon Embroidery with Elna Andrews 20 Line Dancing 21 Coloured Glass Design 22 Painting on Silk 23 Historic Tours

Monday 11th – Friday 15th April

24 Bobbin Lace25 Acrylic Painting26 Ribbon Embroidery (Beginners)27 Yoga28 Mixed Cards

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th April

Pomeroy WI, Gosford WI & Moyallen WI29 Line Dancing30 Ribbon Embroidery 31 Parchment Craft 32 Digital Photography 33 Cookery or free time to play Pitch & Putt

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd April

34 Digital Photography35 Oil Painting 36 Tai Chi 37 Bags & Bear38 Book Club

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April

Wicklow ICA, Brian Boru & Lisnagarvey WI39 Historical Tours 40 Limerick Lace 41 Fabric Sculptures42 Wax Painting 43 Beading with Large Beads 44 Digital Photography

45 Tuesday 26th – Thursday 28th April

O’Callaghan Coach Holidays (NEW) All bookings through Catherine Kelly on 064 663 10953 day tour, 2 B&B plus dinner in An Grianán, with evening entertainment. Price €85 (Similar tours can be organised from other counties)Day 1: Travel to Termonfeckin the location of the fabulous An Grianán manor house and enjoy lunch on route. Afternoon Tea on arrival with

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an activity of “Yogla” planned for the afternoon. Then enjoy an evening meal and overnight at An Grianán.Day 2: After breakfast it is a full day Cookery demonstration in the kitchens used on RTÉ’s ICA Cookery Bootcamp. Day 3: A revitalising session of “Pause and Relax” followed by lunch at An Grianán before your homeward journey.Your 3 Day Holiday Includes:

• Luxury Return Coach Transport• Driver Guide who will act as tour manager• 2 Nights’ accommodation at An Grianán• Tea on Arrival at An Grianán• Lunch on 3 Days• Breakfast on 2 Mornings• Evening “Yogla” session• Full Day Cookery Demonstration• Morning “Pause & Relax” session

MAY Tuesday 3rd – Friday 6th May

Short break specialPrice €259 per ICA members / €289 per non-members 46 Land of Legends Walking Tour Holiday –

There is so much more to see! Walking holiday with guide and transfers

to walking locations. 3 nights B&B, 2 packed lunches, evening meal & transfers (NEW)

47 Wax Painting48 Beaded Jewellery49 Time for Yourself

Friday 6th – Sunday 8th MaySligo ICA, Strabane WI & Wexford ICA,Monaghan ICA50 Fabric Sculptures 51 Wax Painting 52 Tai Chi 53 Dancing 54 Mixed Crafts 55 Painting on Silk

Monday 9th – Friday 13th May

56 Parchment Craft with Anne Quinn57 Calico Embroidery58 Millinery59 Oil Painting60 Fun Fitness

61 Friday 13th – Sunday 15th May

Private Conference – Dublin Chamber of Music

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Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th May

Price €199. Arrive in time for tea Monday evening, depart after class at 4pm on Wednesday62 Drogheda Medieval Walking Tour (NEW)63 Painting on Silk64 Hands on Cookery (Maximum 10) (NEW)65 Creative Writing66 Felting

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One Day Courses Price €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch) Visitors arrive at 10.30am in time for class at 11.00am. Visitors depart after class at 4pma Genealogy

Monday 23rd – Friday 27th May

68 3D Decoupage69 Free Motion Quilting70 Colour Glass Design71 Digital Photography72 Yoga

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th May

Roscommon Federation, Rolestown ICA & Mulranny ICA. Open for BookingsSuggested courses: 73 Digital Photography 74 Historic Homes & Gardens Tour 75 Fascinators 76 Time for Yourself77 Stain Glass 78 Fit, Fun & Active

JUNEMonday 30th May – Friday 3rd June79 Mind & Body Overhaul: Mon/Tues –

Reflexology, Wed – Yoga & Thurs – Holistics80 Watercolours81 Papercrafts – Iris Folding & card making82 Fun Fitness – Stretch those legs by our

beautiful coastal region83 Beaded Jewellery

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th June

SHORT BREAK SPECIALPrice €259 per ICA members / €289 per non-members84 Cookery – Summer recipes everyone will

enjoy making & eating85 Gardening – Fabulous tips from an

experience horticulturist 86 Fabric Boxes87 Tai Chi88 Beaded Jewellery

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89 Wednesday 8th June

An Grianán Annual Golf OutingSeapoint Golf Club Price €45 Golf outing followed by prize giving and gala dinner. (Optional B&B available at €45 per person)

90 Wednesday 8th June

ONE DAY COURSES Price €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch)Visitors arrive at 10.30am in time for class at 11am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Cookeryb Gardening

Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June

Annalong WI, Tallaght Guild & Kildare Federation91 3D Decoupage 92 Time for Yourself 93 Fabric Sculptures 94 Fun Fitness 95 Pitch & Putt96 Digital Photography

Monday 13th – Friday 17th June97 Acrylics98 Beaded Jewellery99 Pamper Me100 Bags for all occasions101 Ribbon Embroidery with Elna Andrews

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th June

South Tipperary ICA102 Ribbon Embroidery 103 Mindfullness 104 Town & Country Walking Tours 105 Mosaic Jewllery 106 Mixed Crafts 107 Fascinators

Tuesday 21st – Friday 24th June108 Cookery – Make the most of entertaining

this Summer109 Painting & Sketching110 Glass Art (NEW)111 Style & Image112 Knitting & Crochet

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Weds 8th June An Grianán Annual Golf Outing

JULY Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd July

Donegal & Mayo ICA115 Mixed Crochet 116 Fabric Sculptures 117 Historic Tours 118 Mountmellick Embroidery 119 Coloured Glass Design 120 Pamper Me

Monday 4th – Thursday 7th July121 Historic Homes & Gardens Tour 122 Time for Yourself123 Mixed Crafts124 Stained Glass125 Patchwork – Introduction course for

beginners

126 Friday 8th July

Annual Garden PartyTickets €55 Arrive 3pmOvernight accommodation with full Irish breakfast available on request. Price €45Showcase of Crafts, Flowers, Needlework, Artwork and Assorted Gifts.If you would like to be a stall holder, please contact us for an application form.

Monday 11th – Friday 15th July127 Digital Photography 128 Health & Fitness129 Acrylic Painting130 Parchment Craft131 Line Dancing132 Blackwork Embroidery

113 Saturday 25th June

Friends AGM

114 Sunday 26th June – Friday 1st July

Private Conference – Harp Society Summer School

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Friday 15th – Sunday 17th July

Open for Bookings – Check out Louth’s Top 10 Attractions (NEW FOR 2016)Why not make the most of what Co. Louth has to offer this Summer (see pg 3)B&B only or B&B with evening meal options available to everyone!(Suitable for families of all ages).

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd July133 Guided Walking Tours of Drogheda &

Boyne Valley. (NEW) (To include one day 1916 Commemoration Tour of Dublin)

134 Aromatherapy135 Painting on Silk136 Beaded Jewellery137 Handmade Designer Bags

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th July Open for bookings138 Fascinators 139 Yogla 140 Handsewn Gifts Or organise a course of your own with a minimum of 10 people.

141 Monday 25th – Friday 29th July

Private Conference – M. E. Trust

AUGUSTTuesday 2nd – Friday 5th August

Short Break Arrive Tues. 4pm and depart Friday morning. €259 for ICA members/ €289 for non-ICA members142 Golf – Work with a pro to improve your

swing & technique143 Yogla144 Oil Painting & Sketching145 Singing for Pleasure146 3D Decoupage

147 Wednesday 3rd August

One Day Courses €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch)Visitors arrive at 9.30am in time for class at 10am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Singing for Pleasureb Yogla

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Friday 5th – Sunday 7th August Open for Bookings (NEW)Why not make the most of what Co. Louth has to offer this Summer (see pg 3)B&B only or B&B with evening meal options available to everyone!(Suitable for families of all ages).

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August148 Botanical Painting149 Creative Writing150 Basket Weaving using Paper151 Tai Chi – A fabulous way to spend a

Summer’s day!152 Free Motion Quilting

153 Saturday 13th – Saturday 20th August

Irish Recorder & Viola CourseAll bookings through P. Flanagan on 01 833 7869

154 Wednesday 24th – Friday 26th August

Clare Tours All bookings through Kay Garrihy on 085 751 20993 day tour departing from Clare. 2 B&B plus dinner in An Grianán, with evening entertainment. (Similar tours can be organised from other counties).

155 Wednesday 24th

One Day Courses €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch)Visitors arrive at 9.30am in time for class at 10am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Natural Homemade Beauty Careb Line Dancing

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th August Open for Bookings 156 Yogla 157 Acrylics158 Mixed Crafts 159 Bags & BearsOr organise a course of your own with a minimum of 10 people

Monday 29th August – Friday 2nd September

ARTS WEEK160 Palette Knife Painting 161 Beading & Embroidery162 Colour Glass Design163 Book Club – For all lovers of reading.

A great way to spend a relaxing week with friends new & old

164 Historic Homes & Gardens Tour

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SEPTEMBERFriday 2nd – Sunday 4th SeptemberOpen for Bookings165 Dancing 166 Painting & Sketching167 Town & Country Rambling 168 CookeryOrganise a course of your own with a minimum of 10 people.

Monday 5th – Friday 9th September169 Cookery170 Time for Yourself171 Mountmellick Embroidery172 Basket Weaving Using Paper173 Fabric Sculptures

Friday 9th – Sunday 11th September

Dublin Federation, Offaly ICA & Belmont Guild174 Needlework 175 Parchment Craft 176 Fabric Sculptures 177 Mosaic Jewellery 178 Tai Chi 179 Flower Arranging

Monday 12th – Friday 16th September180 Get Fit, Stay Fit181 Romanian Lace182 Card Making183 Pitch & Putt184 Wax Painting

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th September

Wicklow ICA185 Painting on Silk 186 Time for Yourself 187 Mixed Crafts 188 Pitch & Putt 189 Line Dancing

Monday 19th – Friday 23rd September190 Walking Tour of Drogheda – Steeped in

history & mystery (NEW)191 Style & Image192 Fascinators – Create something bespoke &

beautiful 193 Cookery – Recipes from around the world194 Mixed Crafts

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195 Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th SeptemberOpen for Bookings – Everyone Welcome!

An Grianán Jive Weekend (NEW)Stetsons & Stilettos at the ready - Join for a fun weekend of dancing & music for all ages!Friday: Arrive in time for tea, followed by dance workshop 7 – 9pmSaturday: Dance workshop 10am – 4pm, followed by dancing til late with live musicSunday: Depart after breakfast Price €165 per person

Monday 26th – Friday 30th September196 Mixed Crochet197 Bridge198 Acrylic Painting199 Time for Yourself200 Bags & Bears

Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October

Rowallen WI, Kilkenny Federation & Galway Federation201 Coloured Glass Design 202 Beading 203 Social Dancing 204 Digital Photography

OCTOBERMonday 3rd – Friday 7th October205 Wax Painting 206 Youghal & Other Irish Laces207 Beiers Bont Embroidery (NEW)208 Tai Chi209 Digital Photography – Capture all those

fabulous colours

210 Friday 7th – Sunday 9th October

Private Conference - Dublin Chamber Music

Monday 10th – Friday 14th October 211 Bobbin Lace212 Watercolours213 Ribbon Embroidery - Advanced214 Millinery215 Mind U – Reflexology, Aromatherapy &

Mindfullness (NEW)

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Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October

Kildare ICA & Wexford ICACourses include: 216 Ribbon Embroidery (Advanced) 217 Ballroom Dancing 218 Oil Painting219 Bridge220 Sugar Craft 221 Style & Image

Tuesday 18th – Thursday 20th October

Friends of An GrianánPrice €185 Arrive Tues 4pm and depart Thurs after lunch222 Handmade Crafts223 Beaded Jewellery224 Ballroom Dancing225 Drama Workshop226 Button Pictures (NEW)227 Sugar Craft

Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd October

Open for bookings (NEW)Why not make the most of what Co. Louth has to offer this Summer (see pg 3)B&B only or B&B with evening meal options available to everyone!(Suitable for families of all ages)

Monday 24th – Friday 28th October228 Mixed Crafts229 Cookery – Winter Warmers230 Oil Painting & Sketching 231 Bridge232 Clones Lace

NOVEMBERTuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd NovemberPrice €185Arrive Tues. 4 pm and depart Thurs after lunch233 Christmas Cookery234 Christmas Garlands & Wreaths235 Christmas Handmade Crafts236 Fun Fitness – Get up, Get Fit

237 Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November

Downtown Abbey Themed Weekend (NEW)A weekend with a difference, packed with fun all weekend!Price €165 per person (arriving in time for tea on Friday evening, departing after lunch on Sunday)

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Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th November

Short BreakPrice €185 for ICA members and €195.00 for non-members. Arrive in time for tea on Monday evening and depart after lunch on Wednesday afternoon.238 Health & Wellness239 Mixed Crochet240 Acrylic Painting241 Felting242 Bring 8 or more & we will organise an extra

course of your choice

243 Tuesday 8th November

ONE DAY COURSEPrice €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch).Visitors arrive at 9.30am in time for class at 10am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Health & Wellness

Friday 11th – Sunday 13th NovemberOpen for bookingsSuggested courses: 244 Garlands, Wreaths & Swags 245 Handsewn Christmas Crafts 246 Cards for all Occasions or 247 Sugar Craft – Bring along your Christmas

cake to decorateOr organise a course of your own with a minimum of 10 people

Tuesday 15th – Thursday 17th November

Short Break Price €185 for ICA members and €195 for non-members. Arrive in time for tea on Monday evening and depart after lunch on Wednesday afternoon.248 Sugar Craft249 Fabric Boxes250 Glass Etching251 Christmas Cookery

252 Friday 18th – Sunday 20th November

Private Conference – Alpine Association

Tuesday 22nd – Thursday 24th November253 Christmas Fabric Crafts254 Christmas Handmade Gifts255 Christmas Logs & Wreaths256 Natural Health & Wellbeing

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257 Wednesday 23rd November

ONE DAY COURSEPrice €55 per person. (Price incls tuition, tea/coffee and scone on arrival and 3 course set menu lunch)Visitors arrive at 9.30am in time for class at 10am. Visitors depart after class at 4pm.a Natural Health & Well Being

258 Friday 25th – Sunday 27th NovemberOpen for group bookings, conference or wedding

DECEMBER 259 Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th December

Christmas Weekend Special! Tickets €199Friday evening: Sing-along Christmas songs and carols, with a glass of mulled wine and mince pies.Saturday morning: Coach arranged for Drogheda market or Scotch Hall Shopping Centre.Afternoon: Demonstration in Christmas Garlands, Wreaths & Swags or Style & Image (A Glamorous look for Christmas).Saturday Christmas Party night – bring along a small gift (Chris Kindle), with Santa in attendance.Sunday: Depart after breakfast.

260 Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th December

Christmas one day demonstrationsArrive 10.30am and depart at 6pm.Price €65 – includes morning coffee/scones, lunch and high teaa Christmas Cookeryb Christmas Crafts for Everyonec Christmas Table Decorations Natural

Health & Wellbeing

261 Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th December

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTSTickets €40. Arrive 6.30pm.Your package includes: Sumptuous five course meal with Party Novelties & Spot Prizes. Live music to dance the night away.Deposit of €20 paid at time of booking to guarantee your reservation. Full payment must be made 2 weeks in advance of arrival. No refund of deposit for cancellations. Bed & Full Irish Breakfast available if required. Price €45 Must be pre-booked.20

FEES 2016MidWeekCourses

ICA and WI Members €330*Non-members €360Deposit required €1004 B&B, 4 Evening Meals, 3 Lunches, no course €285

Non residential pricesMonday – Thursday €135Monday – Wednesday €110Tuesday – Thursday €110One Day Options €55

WeekendCourses

ICA and WI Members €185*Non-members €195Deposit required €1002 B&B, 2 Evening Meals, 2 Lunches, no course €165

Non residential prices Friday – Sunday €125One Day Options €65Payments can be made by cash, credit or debit cards.

CancellationPolicyfor2016

• A non-refundable deposit of €100 is required per booking.

• Full payment must be made two weeks prior to arrival.

• Where cancellations are received more than two weeks prior to the commencement of the event/course, deposits can be transferred to another course.

• Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the event/course, will result in a loss of 50% of deposits.

• Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the event/course, will result in a loss of 100% of deposits.

• We do not give cash refunds for any cancellations, unless course is cancelled by An Grianán. Credit notes will be issued.

• Fees quoted are inclusive of accommodation, full board and tuition. There are additional charges to tutors for course materials.

*Current membership details must be produced in order to avail of discount

An Grianán, Termonfechin, County LouthTel: (041) 982 2119 / 982 2478Email: admin@an-grianan.iewww.an-grianan.ie

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