The theme chosen this year is:

Passing Rich in Ireland in 2020?

"A man he was to all the country dear,
And passing rich on forty pounds a year."
(The Deserted Village -Oliver Goldsmith-1770)

Admision to events €10

8:30pm - Recital by the Innyside Singers
8:50pm - Chair: Dave O’Connell
Official Opening: Gearoid O’Brien
Keynote Address: Mary Hanafin T.D. Minister for Tourism Culture & Sport
Light Refreshments

12.15 pm - Chair:Larry McCluskey
“Irish Investors, the South Sea Bubble, and the Politics of an Early Bailout.”
- Dr. Sean Moore:

Bus Tour featuring readings from selected works of Goldsmith at well known locations including Forgney Church, Lissoy and Kilkenny West.

Beginning at the Goldsmith Monument, Main St., Ballymahon at 3.00 pm and ending at the Three Jolly Pigeons

Admission €10

Ceol agus Craic: Traditional Music & Ballad Session with Audrey Murphy, Seamus Walsh & Padraic Keena.

For more details about each of the speakers check out the Speakers page