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Lismore Festival of Travel Writing to follow ‘ Silk Road’
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IMMRAMA, the Lismore Festival of Travel Writing, will be held in the Co Waterford heritage town on Friday-Sunday, June 15-17 with the Silk Road as this year’s festival theme.
IMRAMMA will include guest presentations by Chinese writer Jung Chang and her historian husband Jon Halliday on June 16.
Ms Chang is the best-selling author of Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China – an award-winning family memoir first published in the early 1990s and since translated in to 30 languages with over 10 million copies sold. It offers a first insight to life under the Chinese Communist party. |
For her follow-up, Jung Chang combined with her husband to write Mao: the Unknown Story, an 800+ page record of the 27 year regime of Chairman Mao.
Travel writer, film maker and photographer Nick Danziger will open IMMRAMA on June 15. Danziger spent his formative years in Monaco and Switzerland with his American father and English mother. At the age of 13, he travelled to Paris where he embarked on a professional career selling sketches to people. He later moved to London and studied at the Chelsea Art School before becoming a visiting lecturer and holding one-man exhibitions in London and New York.
In the 1980s, he travelled through the ancient trade route from Turkey to China. It was on his travels that he wrote Danziger’s Travels - an immediate bestseller that he followed with Danziger's Adventures.
Further details and bookings for IMMRAMA can be made by calling +353 58 53803/54975 while special weekend accommodation packages are also available.
For further information on Lismore Heritage Town email lismoreheritage@eircom.net |
Discovery Programme launched at Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre
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With the recent controversy and debate raging over the ancient Royal site of Tara, Co. Meath, it would be easy to presume that our Irish heritage is in serious jeopardy.
In Co. Roscommon though, it is alive and well, and being explored with great care.
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, situated in the village of Tulsk (on the N5), is delighted to announce the return of the Discovery Programme, Ireland’s archaeological research institute.
From 4th June to 24th August, the team of expert researchers will continue their eye-opening excavations of Tulsk Fort, having re-discovered a mediaeval garrison tower in 2004.
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Archaeologist led guided tours will be available during this period, from Monday to Friday. There will be an Open Day on Thursday 26th July, with free access to the dig site and the heritage centre with its permanent exhibitions, exploring one of the most important Celtic Royal sites in Europe – Cruachan or Rathcroghan.
There is also an additional installation to the exhibition - a re-constructed full-sized Celtic Chieftain’s Throne, crafted in ancient Bog Oak and Yew woods by local artist David Patton.
For further information contact the Cruachan Aí Information Officers on +353 71 963 9268 or visit www.cruachanai.com
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Events at the GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium Tour
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The G.A.A. Museum is hosting a number of events this summer. You don't have to be fit to be involved so why not come along and join the fun!
JUNE
Saturday 23rd, 30th June, 12.30
Up for the match - Special tours
If you are up in the capital for a Croke Park match why not take a tour of one of the most historic and modern sporting arenas in the world. No booking necessary. Adults €8, Child €4, Concession €6, Family €20
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JULY
Thursday 5th July, 19.00 - 21.00
The FUJI FILM Digital Camera Experience
This special evening event, hosted by acclaimed Irish photographer, Podge Kelly, aims to show you how to take the best photographs of your G.A.A. sporting moments, Whether you're new to digital photography or a seasoned pro come along and talk to Podge. Booking essential, places limited. Adults €10, Child €4, Concession €7.
Monday 9th - Friday 13th July 10.30 - 12.30
All Stars Summer School- Trapped in Time!
Preserve your G.A.A. sporting memories and log your personal details for generations to come by joining staff of the G.A.A. Museum in creating and sealing a time capsule to be opened some time in the future. Booking Essential, Places limited. €20 for five days. Ages 8+.
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th July, 10.30 - 12.30
All Stars Summer School- Becoming Cú Chulain!
Transform yourself into Cú Chulain and learn more about this legendary hurler and fearless warrior by joining staff of the GAA Museum in a special summer school where you make your very own Cú Chulain warrior's outfit. Booking Essential, Places limited. €20 for five days. Ages 8 +
Saturday 14th, 21st and 28th July, 12.30
Up for the match - Special tours
If you are up in the capital for a Croke Park match why not take a tour of one of the most historic sporting arenas in the world. No booking necessary. Adults €8, Child €4, Concession €6, Family €20.
For further details on the G.A.A. Museum & Croke Park Stadium Tour telephone +353 1 819 2323 or visit www.gaa.ie
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