Literary
Event: Patrick Kavanagh Day
Patrick Kavanagh
is one Ireland’s most popular poets who's had many
followers both in Ireland and abroad. His unique down-to-earth
writings have engrossed readers for many years. The Galway
Kavanagh Day in July has entertained audiences, since
its launch in 2008.
Kavanagh Day Introduction from ger considine on Vimeo.
Filmmaker and actor, Ger Considine has
presented this event to Galway audiences for the past
number of years. Ger is of the firm belief that Kavanagh
is significant today and will be even more significant
in the future.
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THE 2011 POSTER HERE
2011
Post Event and Images
A section of
the attendance on Sunday afternoon |
The
turnout in the Tertiary Hall was up on last year and the
event went very well.Ger Considine shared the MC honours
with poet and musician Gerry Hanberry on this ocassion.
We had contributions from published poets like Micky O'Gorman
and Tom Doddy, NUIG to accomplished actors. An Audio/Visual
presentation with the theme 'Kavanagh, the Popular Poet'
was given by local historian, Paul McGinley. There was
great variety in the production from joyous song, through
compelling recitation, animated anecdotes, poetic observations
to "deadly" drama in the shape of a rousing
segment of 'Tarry Flynn' with six of the actors from the
2010 Town Hall production. This talented bunch of actors
made an old fashioned mission seem almost attractive -
a mighty achievement!.. See a few images below
Gerry Hanberry, musician and
co-host
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Ger Considine,
event organiser
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Mickey O'Gorman,
poet
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2004 Organiser,
Emily Cullen wih Ger |
Paul McGinley's
presentation
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2011
Event Update
The
Galway Kavanagh Day runs for the afternoon of Sun. 10th
July 2011 starting at 2pm and is a free event to the public.Our
keynote speaker this year is Galwayman and social entrepreneur,
Paul McGinley who will give a Presentation on the theme
'Kavanagh, the popular poet'. Also contributing will be
writer Fred Johnston and poet and musician Gerry Hanburry.The
event promises to have audiences entertained from the
opening of the show until the final curtain, with a few
giggles over tea during the interval. Please see Galway
Independent article.
2011
Event
The
Kavanagh Day is scheduled to take place this year on Sunday
10th July. The venue has been confirmed as the Tertiary
Hall adjoining the Claddagh Church. See Remembering
the Rambunctious Bard Press Release.
More updates shortly
2010 Post Event and Images
There
was a good turnout both at the Galway City Library on
Sat 10th and along the riverbank at the Born Centre on
Sunday 11th. On Sat the the event was introduced by Pat
- the Library manager and the complete event was recorded.
We had extra contributions from Eamonn Shevlin of An Taibhdearc
and Unity Doherty. Thankfully the weather obliged for
Sundays outside event . Dr . Agnew repeated her very informative
talk on Kavanagh's life and work. Howard Linnane read
some of his favourites and Eamonn Shevlin sang 'Raglan
Road' and 'If Ever You Go To Dublin Town' accompanied
by Ide on fiddle. Ms Deirdre Manifold (Kavanagh's girlfriend
for 5yrs in the early '50's) and family joined the gathering
mid-way through and acknowledge the significance of the
ocassion.
Kavanagh
Day 2010
The Kavanagh Day is being staged in Galway again this
year. The event is taking place indoors at the Galway
City Library on Sat 10th July and outdoors on Sun 11th.
July at the Born Centre, Newtownsmith. The guest speakers
this year include Kavanagh expert Dr. Una Agnew and Ml.
D. Higgins TD. Accompanying music is provided by Ide Ni
Fhaolain on fiddle and Tony Small (ex Wilde Geese)on guitar.
See the Kavanagh
Day Poster
The second day of this years event runs outdoors on Sun.11th.
The performances will take place at Abhainn na mBradan
(the Born Quarter) which is truely a magnicificant building
with breadthtaking views of the river Corrib and many
historic buildings along the riverbank.
See Over-the-Edge link to this event Commemorate-me-kavanagh-day.html
See also notice of this event in the Galway
Independent
July 2010
