What does Tramore Valley Park sound like?
Members of the public are invited to celebrate World Listening Day 2025 in Tramore Valley Park, Cork, Ireland. Tramore Valley Park has been the site of great environmental change. From 1964 to 2009, this site was used as a municipal landfill for Cork City. The area fully opening to the public as a park in 2019.
This one-hour Creative Soundwalk (from 2pm to 3pm on Friday the 18th of July) is hosted by artist and qualified Deep Listener instructor Sean Taylor. The soundwalk in Tramore Valley Park will introduce participants to the study of listening, creative soundwalking and the meditative practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. The soundwalk is intended to enhance participant’s perception of sound and silence, offering a unique approach to listening to the unique soundscape of the park.
No experience necessary, participation is free, and places can be booked on the KinShip Eventbrite page. https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/kinship-project-39931083563
Please bring your ears, a pencil or pen (all other materials supplied by the artist) and dress for all weathers.