1798 - 1998 Commemoration Events
August
to
December
1998


Full Year's programme



DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
May-December
Humbert Route
"O Cheann Go Ceann" - a wave of emotion.
Outdoor sculpture installation created by Leah Durcan, Mayo's Artist in Residence, along with Mayo's second level schools which will be located along the Humbert Route between Crossmolina and The Windy Gap.
Contact: John Coll 353 94 24444 Ext. 572

July & August
Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Siamsa on French theme every Wednesday
Contact: Proinnsios O Duigneain 353 78 55237



19-21 August
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Humbert Bi-centenary Summer School
Themes 1798 - The Legacy, European Union
Contact. T McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742
21 - 24 August
Killala. Co. Mayo
A weekend programme of pageant, fireworks, twinning ceremonies and unveiling of 1798 memorial.
Contact: Mary Cuffe 353 96 32166
22 August
K Icummin, North Mayo
Humbert Summer School
Contact: T. McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742
22-23 August
Bonniconlon
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Gillard Family/ Reunion.
Contact: Liam Gillard 353 96 45495






23 August
North Mayo
National Formal Commemorative Event by Irish & French Governments. Contact: Alice Kearney, National Commemorative





Committee 353 161 94237
23 August
Killala, Co. Mayo
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
23 August
Killala, Co. Mayo
Humbert Summer School
Contact: T. McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742



23 August
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Unveiling of plaque to commemorate 1798 & The Races of Castlebar at The Kingsbridge Inn.



27-30 August
Kilcummin - Ballinamuck
The Humbert Walk - Western Care Charity Walk. Lead walker Gerry Ryan, Killala, Co. Mayo. Contact: Liamy McNally 353 94 25133


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28 August
Ballina, Co. Mayo
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
28-30 August
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Fleadh Ceol na hEireann. Contact: Paddy Lavin 353 96 34056 /34070
28-30 August
Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
Unveiling of memorial, lectures, art exhibition
Contact: Ellen Keane 353 78 42059



28 Aug.-5 Sept.
Ballinamuck, Co. Longford
A Commemorative Week will include two re-enactments, one of the battle of Ballinamuck and one of a 1 9th Century GAA match. Music includes Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, The Wolfe Tones, ceili, old-time dancing, the Army Band and more Enjoy golf and angling events, heritage displays, a day in the bog and craft demonstrations. 200 years ago in Ballinamuck the Frenchmen helped by h-ish rebels, surrendered to the Crown. To Fax.: 353 43 21998 E-mail: 98biballinamuck@tinet.ie find out more contact: 353 43 21798



28 Aug. - 6 Sept.
Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
Unveiling of memorial, ecumenical service, lectures art exhibition.
Contact: Lorna Carthy 353 78 42329 or County Library 353 78 44012



29 August
Collooney, Co. Sligo
Sound & Light Event (see 10 May).
Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924



August
Leitrim
Youth drama presentation exploring the theme of 1798 working with youth from County Leitrim. Contact: Fergus Kennedy 353 43 48376



End August
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Castlebar/Auray Twinning including a special programme of events to commemorate 1798.
Contact: Matt Coady 353 94 22405 or Katherine Dunne 353 94 21893

End August
County Library, Castlebar,
Humbert Exhibition presented to Castlebar by Auray Town Council, France.
Contact: County Library 353 94 24444 Ext. 578



2 September
Ballinamuck, Co. Longford
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
3 September
Swinford, Co. Mayo
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
Contact: Brid O'Connell 353 94 51179



4 September
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
International Rugby Match: Ireland v. France.


Contact: Anne Staunton 353 98 28431
4- 6 September
Humbert Route
Ras Connaught - 3 day stage race (Mayo Wheelers)
5 September
Collooney, Co. Sligo
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
6 September
Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
12 September
Collooney, Co. Sligo
Battle Re-enactment - experience a living history. The reality of 18th Century warfare presented in an authentic recreation of the Battle of Carrignagat in a dramatic setting.
Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924



13 September
Collooney, Co. Sligo
Battle Re-enactment (see 12 September). Fireworks Display & 1798 Party. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924



23-26 October
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Celebration of the Senses Festival - through the multi-cultural mediums of dance, music, art, drama, food hall and touch extravaganza, celebrate each of the five human senses - Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, Smell. For a truly multi-sensory experience - don't miss this event.
Contact: Edel Burke 353 94 26727



25th October
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
"Spiorad '98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
TBC
County Library, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
1798 Commemoration Exhibition - photographic material. reproductions of 1798 documents from the National Library of Ireland, stills from 'The Year of the French', maps denoting key events, books on the subject for display.
Contact: County Library 353 94 24444, Ext. 578



TBC
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Le Tour d'Humbert and 12k Cycle Race. Entertainment in the night as the Tour passes through Ballina.



TBC
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Lecture series.
TBC
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Recitals, services seminars, exhibitions music, ceilis, lectures battle re-enactments drama, parades, pageants, summer camps for children, Victory Ball.

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