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Newtownmountkennedy 1798 Festival of Remembrance
27 May - 28 May 2023
Family friendly
Join the Newtownmountkennedy 1798 Festival of Remembrance, now in it's 225th year, for a thrilling re-enactment of the battle as well as talks by prominent scholars and historians, including Dr. Ruan O’Donnell from the University of Limerick.

On Saturday 27 May events include:

Heart of History Lecture Series – Horrors, Heroes and Heroines with Dr. Ruan O’Donnell, Rory Delany and Therese Hicks

Time: 14:00 - 17:00, entrance €5, at the Community Centre

Live Music with Folk, Ballads and Entertainment. €18

Sean McGuinness – DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS

Dominic Leech – FUREYS and DAVEY ARTHUR

Roy Buckley – SONG COLLECTORS SESSIONS

Time: – Doors Open at 19:30; Gig starts at 20:30 - 22:30 at the Community Centre

What: – Music playing, Traditional Singing and art displays.

Tour of Altidore Castle - €5 per person, to book a place email e4altidore@gmail.com.

On Sunday 28 May there will be religious services, marches and the Re-enactment on Mainstreet at Market Square.

Event details
Venue

Newtown Mount Kennedy

Dates

27 May - 28 May 2023

Time

Start 13:30End 17:00

Price

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Contact details
Newtown Mount Kennedy, Kilmacullagh, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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