1798 - 1998 Commemoration Events
Full Programme
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DATE
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LOCATION
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EVENT
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25 February
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Carrick-on-Shannon,
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Launch
of book on pre 1798 period by The Historical
Society Contact: County Library 353 78 44012 | |
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31 March
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County
Library, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
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Lecture
by John Cooney on General Humbert in Mayo followed by
presentation of Humbert Summer School Papers to County Library.
Contact: 353 94 24444 Ext.: 578 | |
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l 9 April
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Kilcummin
- Castlebar
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Leisure
cycle from Kilcummin to Castlebar. Contact: Mayo Leisure Cycling (Peadar Leonard) 353 94 25220 | |
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27 April-l May
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Balloon
Festival - 30 balloons based at Sligo Airport will
appear at Markree Castle. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353
71 67924 or Gerry Sweeney 353 71 70117
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8-10 May
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Opening
of Permanent Exhibition with a focus on The Battle of Carrignagat.
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& Afternoon Lectures. Humbert Route Bus Tour tracing the route
taken by Humbert from Collooney to Drumkeerin. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924 | |||
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10 May
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Sound
& Light Pageant - Markree Castle creates an impressive backdrop spectacular for this outdoor pageant of music, lighting and pyrotechnics.
Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924 | |
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17 May
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Tubbercurry,
Co. Sligo
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FBD
Milk Ras. Contact: Gearoid Surliss 353 71 85096
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21-24 May
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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French
Irish Music & Food Festival. Indoor concert by the No.
1 Army Band. French language talk by eminent French author
and food historian Maguelone Toussant-Samat. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924 | |
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24 May
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Unveiling
of permanent memorial to the men and women of 1798.
Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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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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7 June
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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Mayo
Grand Prix Cycle Race. Contact: John Ferguson 353 92 46115 or
Brian O'Loughlin 353 92 46650/46631
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19-20 June
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Lecture
Series - "The Role of Women in 1798" Morning
& Afternoon Lectures. Contact:
Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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20 June-19 July
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Taylor's
Gallery. Castlebaldwin, Co.
Sligo
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Art
Exhibition featuring the work of Sligo artists. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924 | |
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21 June
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Humbert
Route Bus Tour tracing the route taken by Humbert from
Collooney to Drumkeerin. This tour will bring history to
life! Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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22-25 June
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Series
of readings by invited writers and poets led by Dermot
Healy. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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24 June
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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Town
Centre Cycle Race (Mayo Wheelers). Contact: Brendan Quigley 353 92 43042 | |
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26-28 June
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Flower
Festival - churches of Collooney will provide the perfect setting
for Floral Art, garden and window displays. Contact:
Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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3 July
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Bonniconlon,
Ballina, Co. Mayo
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Unveiling
of a memorial to James O'Dowda by An Taoiseach, Mr.
Bertie Ahern. Contact: Liam Gillard 353 96 45495
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9 July
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Castlebar,
Co. Mayo
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"Route
de la Tour" sponsored cycle by Mayo Wheelers from Castlebar
to Dublin to greet the "Tour de France". Proceeds in aid of Western
Care. Contact Brendan Quigley on 088 21009394 or Brian O'Loughlin
on 353 92 46650 / 46631
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11 July
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Folk
Dancing Workshop Contact:
Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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11-18 July
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Ballina
Street Festival. Contact: 353 96 70905
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11-19 July
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Children's
Festival Workshops - costume making, story-time, instrument
making, concert, drama and puppet theatre in the Teeling
Centre. Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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12 July
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The
Chapel. Markree Castle. Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Contemporary
Music Concert featuring internationally renowned
French pianist Frederic Lagnau whose repertoire encompasses
classical, baroque, jazz rock and contemporary music.
Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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12-18 July
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Tubbercurry,
Co. Sligo
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South
Sligo Summer School Contact: Rita Flannery 353 71 85010 / 82151 | |
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13 July
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Art
Workshop, Teeling Centre
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Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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14 July
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Bastille
Day Ball - The social event of County Sligo in 1998! Contact: Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924 | |
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14 July
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Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co. Leitrim
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Launch
of book entitled "A Flame Now Quenched" based on 1798
and written by Fr. Liam Kelly for Coiste Comortha Liatroma
1798. Contact: County Library 353 78 44012
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16 July
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Town
Centre Cycle Race (Mayo Wheelers). Contact: John Ferguson 353
92 46115 or Brian O'Loughlin 353 92 46650/46631
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16-21 July
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Co.
Mayo
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The
George Moore Society present "John Moore & 1798" - lectures,
wreath laying ceremonies, poetry readings, guided tours,
art exhibitions and concert. Contact:
Claremorris Tourist Office 353 94 71830
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17 July
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Ballina
Co. Mayo.
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Official
Opening of International Evening with a celebration of 1798. Contact: Padraig Moore 353 96 70863 | |
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24 July
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Claremorris,
Co. Mayo
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Town
Centre Cycle Race (Mayo Wheelers). Contact: John Ferguson 353
92 46115 or Brian O'Loughlin 353 92 46650/46631
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25 July
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Drumshanbo,
Co. Leitrim
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Music
competition to find an original Irish traditional composition
to be entitled "Leitrim 1798". Contact:
Pascal Mooney 353 78 41236
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| 25
July
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Drumshanbo,
Co. Leitrim
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Music
competition to find an original Irish traditional composition to be entitled
"Leitrim 1798".
Contact: Pascal Mooney 353 78 41236
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| July
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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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1798
Pageant - as part of the Ballina Salmon Festival
Contact: 353 96 70905
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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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| 8
August
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Traditional
Music Weekend - an annual event showcasing the best
of traditional music including competitions, street music and
sessions. Contact: Michael Connolly 353 71 67377
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| 8-14
August
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Dromahair,
Co. Leitrim
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Ecumenical
service, tree planting "Tree of Liberty", French night, Oiche Ghaelach
Pageant, lecture. Contact: Stacia Carre 353 78 48314
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| 9
August
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Collooney,
Co. Sligo
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Parade
- all participants in full costume in the summer long
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| programme
will now participate in a parade through the town Contact:
Collooney 1798 Office 353 71 67924
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| 12
August
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Tubbercurry,
Co. Sligo
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Old
Fair Day. Contact: Gearoid Surliss 353 71 85096
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| 13-16
August
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Enniscoe-Lahardane
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1798
Commemorative Weekend - Launch at Crossmolina. Display
of memorabilia entertainment and lectures at Enniscoe.
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| -Crossmolina,
Co. Mayo
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| Re-enactment
of Fr. Conroy story in Lahardane. Contact: 353 96 31809
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| 14
August
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Ballinrobe,
Co. Mayo
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Town
Centre Cycle Race (Mayo Wheelers). Contact: John Ferguson 353
92 46115 or Brian O'Loughlin 353 92 46650/46631
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| 14-16
August
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Cloone,
Co. Leitrim
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Seminar
& Siamsa. Contact: Damien Brennan 353 78 36110
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| 15-16
August
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Kiliargue,
Co. Leitrim
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Unveiling
of Monument to unknown French soldier at Ardvarney Emigrant
s weekend, Mass at Killargue Holy Well. Contact: County Library
353 78 44012
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| 15-21.
August
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Drumkeerin
Co. Leitrim
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Bicentennial
Festival Events including concert. Iecture. Drama, school's production.
unveiling of monument, etc. Contact: Marian McPadden 353 78 48184 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 22
August
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K
Icummin, North Mayo
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Humbert
Summer School Contact: T. McGarry 353 96 34177 / 34742 | |
| 22-23
August
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Bonniconlon Ballina, Co. Mayo |
Gillard
Family/ Reunion. Contact: Liam Gillard 353 96 45495 | |
| 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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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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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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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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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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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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Ballina,
Co. Mayo
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Lecture
series.
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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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