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July 10
Ger is partaking in the week-long directing for Theatre
course 'The Right Direction' at University of Limerick hosted
by Antoinette Duffy from the Gaiety School of Acting.
July 10
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.
July 10
Patrick Kavanagh Literary
Event in Galway
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
http://overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com/2010/06/o-commemorate-me-kavanagh-day.html.
See also notice of this event in
the Galway
Independent.
May 10
Ger's Documentary 'Deirdres Passions' will show at the Fastnet
Film Festival in Skull. It will screen on Day 2 - Fri. 28th
May in Programme9 12-1pm. Check link for program
http://www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com/wpcontent/uploads/2010/05/fsff_programme_2010.pdf
May 10
Millbank Theatre members and selected guests meet and debate
with Ireland's new Cultural Ambasator, Gabrial Byrne on
Art nad Culture in the community.
May 10
The Bannerboy Productions short doc 'The Burning Butts'
is included in the May schedule on DCTV . It is going out
four times weekly - Tues. 20:30, Wed. 16:30, Thurs. 23:00
and Fri. 16:30
Feb 10
Recording of the play 'Sive' and interviews with Theatre
director Brian Murry taking place in locations in Rathoath
and central Dublin. This footage is to be compiled , edited
and made available as an education aid for Second Level
schools.
Jan 10
Working with HSE-North Eastern District on Medical Student
training
Nov 09
Ger appears as Dr. Moran in the Liberty Boy production of
'Fever Dream '
in the International Bar Nov 23-28th
Sept 09
Catch Ger appearing in small part in Rasai na nGaillimhe,
a 7-part series starting on TG4 on Sept 23rd at 9:30pm
Sept 09
'Deirdres Passions' will screen at the Kerry Film Festival
at end of October
July 09
As part of the Patrick Kavanagh Day Ger will be giving a
portrail of the poet in Galway City Library on Sat. 11 July
and in Sheridans Wine Bar on Wed. 15th July
July 09
Ger's Documentary 'Deirdres Passions' will show at the Galway
Film Fleadh in the Way Out West segment on Thurs. 9th July
. It will also screen at the Earwig Arts Festival in August
week 3.
Oct 08
Taking part in the seven weekend 'Making Documentries' course
in the Galway Film Centre with Paddy O'Connor
May 08
Ger is doing a Shakesperean Drama workshop with Classic
Stage Ireland in the Lab facilitated by Andy Hinds
Jan 08 New Upload
MARU broadcast on TG4 in Dec 07
Jan 08
The Venue Theatre Ensemble will perform 'Othello' in Mullingar
in early Feb '08
Dec 07
Appeared as the Co-lead in the screening of Maru in TG4
Dec 07
Appearing in “Othello” at the Venue Theatre,
Rathoath, Dublin until mid December 2007
Feb 06
Ger is attending the Abbey Theatre Workshop 'The Dynamics
of Movement' facilitated by Mikel Murfi
Nov 04
Recording 'Life's A Gamble' at the Galway Film Centre
Jan 04
On location in Wicklow playing Ml. McKevitt in 'Omagh'
Aug 03
In RTE recording 'Fair City' episode as Glen
July 03
Attending the Pierce Brosnan Actor Masterclass at the Galway
Film Fleadh
Nov 02
Recording 'Ros na Run' episode in TG4 in An Spideal
as Padraig character which is directed by Trevor O Clohertaigh
Oct 02
Working with Abu Media on 'Fear an Phoist' - a
TG4 series directed by Denis Kirkland of 'Benny Hill' fame.
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