DATE
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LOCATION
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EVENT
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May-December
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Humbert
Route
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"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
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July
& August
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Manorhamilton,
Co. Leitrim
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Siamsa
on French theme every Wednesday Contact:
Proinnsios O Duigneain 353 78 55237
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19-21
August
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Humbert
Bi-centenary Summer School
Themes 1798 - The Legacy, European Union
Contact. T McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742
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21 - 24
August
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Killala.
Co. Mayo
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A
weekend programme of pageant, fireworks, twinning ceremonies and unveiling of
1798 memorial.
Contact: Mary Cuffe 353 96 32166
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22
August
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K
Icummin, North Mayo
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Humbert
Summer School
Contact:
T. McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742
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22-23
August
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Bonniconlon
Ballina, Co. Mayo
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Gillard
Family/ Reunion.
Contact: Liam Gillard 353 96 45495
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23
August
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North
Mayo
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National
Formal Commemorative Event by Irish & French Governments.
Contact: Alice Kearney, National Commemorative
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Committee
353 161 94237
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23
August
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Killala,
Co. Mayo
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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23
August
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Killala,
Co. Mayo
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Humbert
Summer School Contact:
T. McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742
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23
August
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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Unveiling
of plaque to commemorate 1798 & The Races of Castlebar
at The Kingsbridge Inn.
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27-30
August
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Kilcummin
- Ballinamuck
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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
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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28-30
August
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Fleadh
Ceol na hEireann. Contact: Paddy Lavin 353 96 34056 /34070
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28-30
August
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Keshcarrigan,
Co. Leitrim
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Unveiling
of memorial, lectures, art exhibition Contact:
Ellen Keane 353 78 42059
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28
Aug.-5 Sept.
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Ballinamuck,
Co. Longford
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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
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28
Aug. - 6 Sept.
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Keshcarrigan,
Co. Leitrim
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Unveiling
of memorial, ecumenical service, lectures art exhibition. Contact:
Lorna Carthy 353 78 42329 or County Library 353 78 44012
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29
August
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Sound
& Light Event (see 10 May). Contact:
Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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August
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Leitrim
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Youth
drama presentation exploring the theme of 1798 working with
youth from County Leitrim. Contact: Fergus Kennedy 353 43 48376
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End
August
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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Castlebar/Auray
Twinning including a special programme of events
to commemorate 1798. Contact: Matt Coady 353 94 22405 or Katherine
Dunne 353 94 21893
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End
August
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County
Library, Castlebar,
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Humbert
Exhibition presented to Castlebar by Auray Town Council, France. Contact:
County Library 353 94 24444 Ext. 578
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2
September
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Ballinamuck,
Co. Longford
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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3
September
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Swinford,
Co. Mayo
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group. Contact:
Brid O'Connell 353 94 51179
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4
September
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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International
Rugby Match: Ireland v. France.
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Contact:
Anne Staunton 353 98 28431
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4-
6 September
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Humbert
Route
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Ras
Connaught - 3 day stage race (Mayo Wheelers)
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5
September
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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6
September
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Keshcarrigan,
Co. Leitrim
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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12
September
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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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
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13
September
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Battle
Re-enactment (see 12 September). Fireworks Display &
1798 Party. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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23-26
October
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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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
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25th
October
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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"Spiorad
'98" theatrical street parade by Fite Fuaite Arts Group.
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TBC
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County
Library, Castlebar, Co.
Mayo.
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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
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TBC
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Le
Tour d'Humbert and 12k Cycle Race. Entertainment in the night
as the Tour passes through Ballina.
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TBC
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Lecture
series.
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TBC
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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Recitals,
services seminars, exhibitions music, ceilis, lectures battle
re-enactments drama, parades, pageants, summer camps for
children, Victory Ball.
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