Commemoration Programme, Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
3rd, 4th & 5th of May, 2016
As part of the 1916 commemorations at Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne the school will host a series of lectures by keynote speakers, an exhibition of 1916 memorabilia and concerts.
Tuesday 3rd May, 2016, 7pm:
Joe O’Toole- ‘West Kerry during the Four Wars between 1914 and 1923’
Wednesday 4th May, 2016, 7pm:
Professor Diarmaid Ferriter (UCD), ‘1916: New Perspectives, Old Rows’
Thursday 5th May, 2016, 7pm:
Dr. Tim Horgan, ‘Events in Kerry Easter Week’
There will also be nightly performances by special guests including World champion dancer David Geaney, the newly formed Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Fife & Drum band and new and old songs of the Rising will be performed by Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne students.
ADMISSION FREE, Donations welcome!