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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!

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