2010
The theme chosen this year is:
Recession; Retaliation; Recovery.
“A man he was to all the country dear,
And passing rich on forty pounds a year.”
(The Deserted Village -Oliver Goldsmith-1770)
Events
Admision to events €10
Friday June 4th
Rustic Inn Abbeyshrule
- 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
Saturday June 5th
Bog Lane Theatre, Ballymahon
- 11.30 am – Chair:Oliver Hegarty
Music and Goldsmith- Adrian Duncan
3:00pm Goldsmith Literary Tour
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