Invitation
UPCOMING HISTORICAL & HERITAGE EVENTS OF INTEREST
- These particular events are coming up next week and you are encouraged to attend if you can. (For full multi-event details on during The Leitrim Gathering 2025, visit website www.theleitrimgatheering.com)
- Wednesday, 21st May, 8.00 pm, St.George’s Heritage Centre (Church Lane, Carrick N41 KP62):The Historical Society presents an illustrated talk by author/historian PAUL CONNOLLY (Landed Estates of Co. Roscommon) on “The Big Houses of Roscommon”— a look at a half-dozen or so including Kilronan and Woodbrook House. Admission is 5 euro pp or free to HS members.
- Friday, 23rd May, 7.30 pm, St.George’s Heritage Centre (Leitrim Gathering event). Leitrim author/historian FIONA SLEVIN presents Emigrant Remittances and the Family in Post-Famine Leitrim. Free event.
- Saturday, 24th May, 2.30 pm, St.George’s Heritage Centre (Leitrim Gathering event). Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group presents ‘An Afternoon of Remembrance’ explaining the Leitrim aspect of The Earl Grey Assisted Emigration Scheme. Noted author/historian DR GERARD MAC ATASNEY will review the reasons for the scheme and the transportation to Australia of 105 young ladies from the Carrick and Mohill workhouses. A booklet on Dr MacAtasney’s talk, The Earl Grey Girls 1849, will be available along with light refreshments following the talk. Attendees are invited to view a short video on the aspects of Leitrim’s history, visit the many artefacts, collections and exhibits etc. in the Heritage Centre and in St George’s Church, and participate in a guided tour of the Workhouse Attic Memorial and the Famine Graveyard/Garden of Remembrance at the rear of St Patrick’s Hospital. Note that the Attic is not wheel accessible but the Famine Graveyard & Garden are. Free event.
- Sunday, 25th May, 3.00 pm, St.George’s Heritage Centre (Leitrim Gathering event). The Historical Society is pleased to offer local historian NOEL MAC LOUGHLIN with his interactive presentation on the history of the ancient tribe of South Leitrim people who were part of the wider geographical area known as Conmaicne (Brave Hounds of the Land). The event is an opportunity to explore the Conmacne Identity and Landscape 2025–In Search of South Leitrim ‘Dreamtime’ through a virtual landscape tour of places our ancestors spoke of and lived in, including some 300+ newly found placenames he has discovered in Medieval archives. Attendees are welcomed to bring their own townland and/or geographical names (e.g., The Hill of Mong) to learn the meanings in our native language which were very specific about topical landmarks as geographical identifiers. Admission is 5 euro pp and free to Historical Society members.
The County Leitrim Percy French Society…….
Culture Night 2024
The County Leitrim Percy French Society will give a
performance at St. George’s Heritage Centre on Friday
September 20th to celebrate National Culture night 2024.
From the moment the curtains rises the audience will be
transported to a world of laughter, song and timeless
storytelling.
Amid the picturesque backdrop of St. George’s the talented
performers will breathe life into Percy French’s classic works
with unparalleled passion and finesse. Their dedication to
preserving Irish culture and heritage will shine brightly in every
note sung and every line delivered.
The evening promises to be a delightful journey through the
whimsical landscapes of Irish folklore and the tender moments
of everyday life, all expertly woven together by the societies
skilled actors and musicians. From uproarious comedy to
poignant ballads, each act will be executed with precision and
heart, eliciting a range of emotions .
The show will be nothing short of mesmerising.
This event will also serve as a joyous celebration of the 170th
anniversary of Percy French’s birth, and where better than in
the Church where his Grandfather ministered from 1869 to
1886.
Tish Dunleavy and Frank Cadam founded the County Leitrim
Percy French Society as they realised that, despite Percy’s
extensive musical repertoire, he was under-promoted and
therefore, under-appreciated.
The society have performed in theatres nationwide, including
two sell-out shows in Dublin’s National Concert Hall.
The 9 talented singers and actors perform the show in period
costume.
Tish Dunleavy’s brilliant and heartfelt interpretation of French’s
songs and recitations shines through each performer
throughout the performance. Every comic detail is manipulated
and accentuated by facial expressions, dramatics and good
humour.
Frank Cadam takes the role of the great man himself, and
along with each performer, authentically captures the spirit of
French.
The story of Percy is expertly woven with the songs and
recitations in a light hearted way which appeals to the
audience. By the end of the show, audiences are so convinced
they have been in the presence of Percy French, they queue
for ‘selfies’ with the great man himself.
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON NORA MURRAY, POET AND NATIONAL TREASURE BY DR.ELAINE SHERWIN
ON WEDNESDAY, 18TH. OCTOBER: 2023 AT 8.00. P.M.
CULTURE NIGHT 22ND SEPTEMBER 2022
18th August 2023 Heritage Day at St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre with Nollaig Mc Greevy and a talk on the history of St. Patricks Park & Corryolus Td.
HERITAGE DAY AT ST GEORGE’S – Friday, 18th August, from 10 a.m.
Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group, in association with Carrick-on-Shannon & District Historical Society, is pleased to present a day-long free exhibition of wide-ranging historical memorabilia and a special talk in the evening.
Attendees can browse the numerous artefacts within St. George’s Heritage & Visitor Centre (Church Lane) and the Church, see the Early Christian bullaun stones in the yard that were found in Attyrory a few years ago, the Famine soup pot, displays of old photographs and shopfronts of Carrick, scale models of former gate houses and other important structures, a film showing old crafts and customs of Ireland, a display of old lamps and rugs, linen sheets made from the flax formerly grown in the fields on the Leitrim Road, and many other items. At 8 pm in the Church, Carrick native Nollaig McGreevy will give a most interesting talk about St Patrick’s Park and Corryolus Td.
The Heritage Group manages Carrick’s heritage amenities including the Heritage & Visitor Centre, St George’s Church, the Costello Chapel, the Literary Heritage Corner (and other town murals), the Sensory Garden at St Patrick’s Hospital, the Workhouse Attic, and the Famine Graveyard. For further info: 071 962 1757.
Pictures from Culture Night 2022. It was a success and many thanks to all that made it a success, especially the guests on the night.
Culture Night, 23rd September at St George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre
Culture Night, 23rd September at St George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre
The Mulligan Sisters in Concert
AT ST GEORGE’S HERITAGE AND VISITOR CENTRE, CHURCH LANE, ST MARY’S CLOSE, CARRICK ON SHANNON, CO. LEITRIM, N41 KP62
FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2022
Event Gallery (Wedding)
Picture Gallery Scullion
Live event at St George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre
With Willie Stewart
On the 4th June 2022
Doors open at 2:30 PM
Performance starts at 2:45 till 6:40
Admission: € 12:00
Produced by Leon O’Neill
Featuring Crash Ensemble, Conor O’Brien (Villagers), Gemma Doherty (Saint Sister) + more
For 2 years Scullion have been isolated from each other. Many have been anxious and alone.
Throughout these lonesome days, music and songs have been a salve and an inspiration.
During that time Scullion have recorded an uplifting and inspirational
collection of songs for the head and heart and will take to the highway, collapse distance and
bringing them back together in halls, front rooms, back rooms and bar rooms of Ireland.
Formed in the mid-1970’s, Scullion are revered and feted as one of Ireland’s most innovative,
original and brilliant live bands. Their upcoming new record emphasises the band’s musical
curiosity and like all of the band records, it breaks new ground.
Release Schedule:
‘All the Bells in Spain’(single) coming in May 2022
‘Fruit Smelling Shop’ (single) coming June 2022
‘Time Has Made a Change in Me’ (album) coming September 2022
A FREE LECTURE SERIES DELIVERED BY DR. PADRAIG MCGARTY ON FRIDAY 29TH APRIL 2022 AT ST GEORGES HERITAGE AND VISITOR CENTRE. PLEASE CONTACT TERESA O’CALLAGHAN OR THE OFFICE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE.
CONCERT FOR UKRAINE ON FRIDAY 29TH APRIL 2022 AT 8PM. VENUE: ST MARY’S CHURCH CARRICK ON SHANNON
CARRICK ON SHANNON – POETRY TOWN – POET LAUREATE PREMIERE: VINCENT WOODS, STEPHEN MURPHY, ROISIN KELLY, AILIE BLUNNIE
Date and time
Fri, 17 September 2021
20:00 – 21:30 BST
Location
St. George’s Church, Church Of Ireland
St Mary’s Close, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 KP62
The Decade of Centenaries lecture series funded by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport & The Gaeltacht and administered by Leitrim Co. Co.is due to take place from 7th to 10th October in seven locations across Leitrim. The series will be delivered by Dr. Padraig McGarty, author of the acclaimed publication ‘Leitrim: The Irish Revolution 1912 – 1923’. Lectures are free but your place must be booked through the local co-ordinator in one of the seven location; Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Carrick on Shannon, Drumshanbo, Manorhamilton, Mohill and Kiltyclogher. Further details and information on the attached poster.
