Lismore Festival of Travel Writers' 2010
It's not all about travel writing at the upcoming Immrama Festival 2010 - An action packed programme of family fun is planned at the picturesque heritage town of Lismore for the Immrama - Festival of Travel Writers 2010.
Thursday 10th June
8p.m. to 10p.m.New Documentary on Lismore Travel Writer 'Who is Dervla Murphy?'
By Invite Only
Friday 11th June
Morning Session
Áine Uí Fhoghlú - PoetPoetry workshops. Confined to primary schools only.
8p.m. to 10p.m.
Pico Iyer - British-born Travel Writer
Venue: Lismore Courthouse Theatre
Tickets: €15
Saturday 12th June
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Children's Poetry ReadingsAlan Murphy and Pippa Sweeney
Venue: Millennium Park
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Donald Brady Presentation on "The Boyle Women"Venue: Courthouse Theatre
Admission Free
10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 1'Writing A Travel Memoir' - Paul Clements
Tickets: Part 1 and 2 €75
Venue: To Be Confirmed
12.00 noon
Internationally renowned artist Gerard Byrne and exhibition curator Mike Fitzpatrick will give a tour and discuss the current exhibition.Tickets: Garden admission applies.
Venue: Lismore Castle Arts
1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Lunchtime with....Agus Rud Eile De / And Another Thing. Poet Louis de Paor with music accompaniment by Ronan Browne
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Admission Free
2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry SessionNew and Emerging Poets read and discuss their works in an open forum.
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Admission Free
2.00 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.
Presentation of Molly Keane Creative Writing Award.Venue: Public Library
Admission Free
3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt. OBE - Award winning Author and ExplorerVenue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: €25
8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Tim Severin - Award winning Author and ExplorerVenue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: €25
13th June
8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Literary breakfast with....Damien Lewis - Travel Writer, Journalist and Film maker
Venue: Ballyrafter House Hotel
Tickets: €25
11.00 a.m.
Gregorian MassVenue: St. Carthage's Catholic Church
12.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 2'Writing A Travel Memoir' - Paul Clements
Tickets: Part 1 and 2 €75
Venue: To Be Confirmed
2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Afternoon in Millenium ParkChildren's Poetry Readings with Alan Murphy and Pippa Sweeney
Children's Fun Events with Bui Bolg
Music by Carouse
Admission Free
6.30 p.m.
A reading with ....Jan Morris
Venue: Fort William House, Glencairn
Tickets: €25
Saturday Special: (Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Tim Severin) €40 (Save €10)
Programme subject to change
Bookings and Tickets at 058 53803 or 058 54975
Tickets for all events including a discounted season ticket are available from 058-53803 or 058-54975. A full listing is available on www.lismoreimmrama.com.
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