Top speakers for Hyde Conference
It’s all system go for the Lake and Legends Solas Festival in Ballaghaderreen from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19.
Succeeding the extremely popular Solas Festival, this second edition of this event includes events and activities to suit all ages and interests.
There are two days of free art workshops, on Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, 14, being run in conjunction with the Douglas Hyde Conference and Roscommon County Council. These workshops are open to those aged between eight and 14 years.
For further details or to book a place, please contact 094-9862565 or on Facebook at ‘Ballaghaderreen Lakes and Legends’.
Meanwhile, a list of very experienced and informed speakers are lined up to address the Douglas Hyde Conference at the BMW Assembly on The Square, Ballaghaderreen, on Thursday, July 16.
This one-day conference will be convened and chaired by poet and teacher Michael O’Dea. This annual event honours the first President of Ireland, who was from Co. Roscommon. The conference will be officially opened by Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council.
Discussing Ireland West Airport Knock
The strategic importance of Ireland West Airport Knock will be one of the key topics discussed at a major regional development conference being held in conjunction with the annual Lake and Legends Solas Festival.
Joe Gilmore, the managing director of the airport, will discuss the airport’s significance at the conference in the Northern & Western Regional Assembly Offices, Ballaghaderreen, on Friday, July 17 (1.30-5 pm).
The conference will be chaired by Ballaghaderreen native Patsy McGarry. For more, call 087-2435011.
