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70th Anniversary of the first trial flights from Newfoundland to Foynes
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On 6th July 2007 a PBY Catalina Flying Boat will land on the calm waters of the River Shannon at Foynes Port, Co Limerick. This is to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the first trial flights across the North Atlantic from Newfoundland to Foynes on 6th July 1937.
The Flying Boat will leave Botwood, Newfoundland the previous evening under the command of Captain Patrick White and his son Captain Ian White. It will remain at Foynes for approximately three weeks before flying back to Newfoundland on August 1st and will be open to visitors during that time when you visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum.
A great three day festival is planned for July 6th - 8th. Further details to follow but do put it in your diaries and watch www.transatlanticflightpby.com or telephone Foynes Flying Boat Museum on +353 69 65416.
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Celebrate Bloomsday 2007 with the James Joyce Centre
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To celebrate the 103rd Bloomsday, the James Joyce Centre has planned a full week of activities, music, film, lectures, readings and more!
ENJOY A BLOOMSDAY BREAKFAST
Straight from the pages of "Ulysses", the most historic breakfast in Dublin is being served at the James Joyce Centre. Join in and celebrate Leopold Bloom’s morning feast featuring a full Irish breakfast complete with Denny Gold Medal sausages and rashers as well as a glass of Guinness! As breakfast is being served actors will delight one and all with readings and song. A morning not to be missed.
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Date: 16th June 2007
Time: 8.00am; 9.30am; 11:00am (3 seatings)
Venue: James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1
Tickets: €26.00 (Advanced booking required)
For this and many other fantastic events throughout the week visit www.jamesjoyce.ie or telephone +353 1 878 8547. To download a pdf of the events guide please click here. |
W5 hosts a wide range of events this Summer
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W5 have lots of events planned this summer to keep both young and old entertained!
Why not let your Dad show the world just what a great fellow he is by making him a badge proclaiming his greatness! Take part in their Badge Making event for Father’s Day
Saturday 16 June from
2.30pm - 4.30pm.
To celebrate the Belfast Maritime Festival W5 wants you to decorate your own fearsome pirate captain mask. On Saturday visit the tall ships and see if you can frighten the crews! The Pirate Masks
event takes place Saturday 30 June - Sunday 8 July from
2.30pm - 4.30pm.
For a full listing of events please click here or visit www.w5online.co.uk or telephone +44 28 9046 7700 |
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