Tuesday, August 28, 2012

New Events: Music & History!


NEW EVENTS just announced:

National Chamber Choir of Ireland
The National Chamber Choir of Ireland welcomes David Hill, Chief Conductor of the BBC singers to conduct a programme of sacred music contrasting shadow and light, inspired by the Autumn Equinox. Music by Bach, Victoria, Poulenc, Tallis and Rubbra.
Duiske Abbey, 3pm, Saturday September 22nd.
Tickets: €15, €12 (conc)
Available from 059-9725893 (9.30-1pm, Mon-Fri), or at the Door

The 800 year walk 
 Graiguenamanagh Historical Society will guide you through this ancient town from it origins in Duiske Abbey in 1204, through the establishment of The Barrow Navigation and so forth up to modern times. The walk will include a unique visit to the Cushendale Woolllen Mills and its fascinating history as told by the current head of the Cushen family.
Sunday 23rd September, Meet 3pm at Duiske Abbey