Tara Valley Heritage Day.

by Tara Tara Tara Sun May 18, 2008 13:44

Great choice of location totally in keeping with Heritage. Looking forward to a fun day out :)

by pass it On Sun May 18, 2008 13:54

there is an open mic evening and is advertised on the New Northern Ireland Forum (Welcome lads and ladies)

http://nirelandpoetry.proboards57.com
http://www.poetryireland.ie/forum
(open Mic section).

by Tara Support Mon May 19, 2008 11:28

The kid's day will extend 12pm-6pm, following which there will be an hour for clean up and
preparations for the sessions , which will extend 7pm-12.30am.

The 7pm-00.30am session is adult only . There will be a bar, DJ, Open Mic and Trad session.

So:

12pm-6pm : Kids play, craft, history and Lore (and all day treasure hunt). At the same time
there will be documentaries, talks and information on the Valley with an emphasis
on Ecological and environmental issues throughout the day for adults.

6pm-7pm : Clean up and break before evening session.

7pm- 12.30 am: Bar , DJ and open mic poetry and trad session.

(I can re-write the story with clarifications if it's not clear- organisers and volunteers
only between 6pm-7pm)

The day session is five euros per person with concessions available for the evening session.

http://www.m3tolls.com
http://www.savetara.com
http://www.tarapixie.net
http://www.sacredireland.org

Speakers and film-makers will be confirmed on this list during the course of the week.

by meltthecelt Mon May 19, 2008 13:45

Given the history of this building and it's fantastic interior and architectural decor, it's indeed a salubrious and fitting venue for such an event. I've no doubt, it will do justice to the noble issue in question - the Tara/Skryne Valley. Looks like a packed day; hope I can make it for a while!!

by The Oh-Aissieux Wed May 21, 2008 02:39

I will consider it an honour and a privilege to be permitted to do some storytelling on the open mikes.

In the afternoon session, I would like to tell an abridged version of the Voyage of Mael Dun - suitable for all the family.
In the evening, I would like to tell at least one story about the Cailleach Bhéarra - the wandering hag-goddess who did so much to shape ancient Ireland.

Do dhaoine fásta is mó a bhím ag scéalaíocht, agus cuirim béim faoi leith ar na scéalta nua a bhfaighim ó fhoinsí idirnáisiúnta, ach an uair seo beidh an-áthas orm eisceacht a dhéanamh agus scéalta traidisiúnta Éireannacha a insint ar son na cúise.

Beir bua agus beannacht,
Coilín.

by Tara Tara Tara Wed May 21, 2008 16:03

It would be greatly appreciated if people could print off as many of these as possible and post everywhere to show their support in a practical way. Many thanks :)

Poster

by Terry Thu May 22, 2008 20:48

Poster printed up quite small on my printer so for those who want a larger version, it's obtainable in pdf format here: http://www.sacredireland.org/heritagedayposter.pdf
Please also visit the digital reconstruction of Lismullen Henge here:
http://www.sacredireland.org/enter4c.html
Should be a great day!

by Tara Tara Tara Fri May 23, 2008 09:25

Thanks for doing that Terry! Much more efficient :) Great mouse magic on your site by the way :) Worth a visit to the Henge :)

by ca bhfuil an ait? Fri May 23, 2008 20:00

sounds great. ashamed as a dub to say that i dont know where this place is. inis dom le do thoil.

by m Fri May 23, 2008 21:27

Tailor's Hall, Back Lane it's beside Christchurch, opposite Mother Redcaps pub
raging I can't be there - hope yis have a ball

by SooFree Wed May 28, 2008 10:25

Just wanted to thank all who helped and attended the day in question. There were some last minute changes and technical issues (ahem!!) but a nice day all around. The information put out by the event made it a success.....interesting all around.

Best regards to all....

S