Calendar of Events
JANUARY TO MARCH, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: ALL events are FREE OF CHARGE. Unless otherwise stated, PLACES are LIMITED so BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! For further information, or to make a booking, please contact (091) 532460.
Friday 3nd February, 11.30am-12.30pm
RECITAL: Claddagh National School
Claddagh N. S. Musical Recital for the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.
All Welcome / NO BOOKING
Thursday 16th & Friday 17th February, 11am-1pm
ANIMATION WORKSHOP: Animating Ó Conaire
Join artist Edith Pieperhoff on this two-day introduction to the art of animation. Participants will draw inspiration from Pádraic Ó Conaire to create characters and props for a short animated sketch, and will shoot a scene using stop motion animation. This will then be edited and uploaded onto YouTube for all to see.
Age: 9 to 14 Years / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 18th February, 2.30pm-3.30pm
BILINGUAL TALK: Ó Conaire, Loss & Exile
Exile and loss were recurring themes in Ó Conaire’s relatively short life. Join Dr. Pádraigín Riggs, University College Cork, author of Pádraic Ó Conaire: Deoraí (1994), as she explores the importance of these themes in his literary work.
Age: 15+ / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 25th February, 11.30am-1.30pm
WALKING TOUR: Ó Conaire in the City
Join writer and actor Diarmuid de Faoite for this bi-lingual walking tour of Galway city centre (weather permitting). Beginning at Galway City Museum the tour will take in many of the sites associated with Pádraic Ó Conaire. Please dress appropriately for changeable Galway weather.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 25th February, 2.30pm-3.30pm
TALK: There's More to Ó Conaire than My Little Black Donkey!
Join Prof. Gearóid Denvir, National University of Ireland, Galway, editor of Aistí Phádraic Uí Chonaire (1978), for a talk on the works of Pádraic Ó Conaire. This talk will be aimed at non-Irish speakers whose knowledge of Ó Conaire’s literary work may be limited.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 3rd March, 11am-12pm
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE: An Sliocht is Fearr Liom
Join Breandán Ó Heaghra, Galway City Museum, and guests as they read extracts from their favourite Ó Conaire writings. This is an Irish language event.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 3rd March, 2.30pm-3.30pm
TALK: The Kennys & Ó Conaire
Join Tom Kenny, of Kenny's Bookstore, for an informal talk on the connection between the Kenny family and Ó Conaire. Tom's grandfather founded the Connacht Tribune, which in 1925 expanded with the launch of the Connacht Sentinel. The latter became famous for its publication of original short stories by Ó Conaire. The Kennys also played a central role in the rediscovery of Ó Conaire's grave and the erection of a headstone over the same. Feel free to come along and share your personal or family stories of Ó Conaire.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th March, 10am-4pm
OPEN EVENT: Brain Awareness Week
The Neuroscience Department of NUI, Galway, will display themed posters (about the workings of the brain and brain disorders) and will man interactive stands where the public, young and old, can access information and engage with puzzles.
All Welcome / NO BOOKING
Saturday 10th March, 12pm-1.15pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM: Pádraic Ó Conaire: An Fear (2007)
The award-winning drama documentary, by Seanchas Productions, chronicling the life and times of Ó Conaire. This 50-minutes film (in Irish, with English subtitles) combines archive, interview and drama to tell the story of the life of the author set against the backdrop of the birth and teething pains of the Irish Free State. With an introduction by director and producer, Johnny White.
All Ages / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 3rd March, 11am-12pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge: An Sliocht is Fearr Liom
Join Breandán Ó Heaghra, Galway City Museum, and guests as they read extracts from their favourite Ó Conaire writings. This is an Irish language event.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 3rd March, 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk: The Kennys & Ó Conaire
Join Tom Kenny, of Kenny's Bookstore, for an informal talk on the connection between the Kenny family and Ó Conaire. Tom's grandfather founded the Connacht Tribune, which in 1925 expanded with the launch of the Connacht Sentinel. The latter became famous for its publication of original short stories by Ó Conaire. The Kennys also played a central role in the rediscovery of Ó Conaire's grave and the erection of a headstone over the same. Feel free to come along and share your personal or family stories of Ó Conaire.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 10th March, 2pm-4pm
RECITAL: Brothers of Charity Gamalan Recital
A group from the Brother's of Charity will be present to display the magnificent new Gamalan instrument that has been purchased by the group.
All Welcome / NO BOOKING
Saturday 24th March, 2.30pm-3.30pm
TALK: The Ó Conaire Commission
From the moment of its unveiling in Eyre Square, the Ó Conaire Monument became an iconic image of Galway. Join Dr. Síghle Bhreathnach-Lynch, writer and art historian, for a talk about the history of the Ó Conaire Monument from its inception in 1929 to its completion and unveiling in June 1935.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 31st March, 2.30pm-3.30pm
TALK: The Ó Conaire Family in Local Records
Join Gráinne Melia of the Galway Family History Society West for a look at the Ó Conaire and McDonagh families in local records. Gráinne will follow this introduction with a general talk on the various records which are available to those interested in researching family history in Galway City.
Age: 15 + / BOOKING REQUIRED