A copy of the Festival brochure, including full Programme of Events and Competition entry guidelines is available to download here
SIARSCÉAL FESTIVAL 2013
Roscommon County Library, Abbey Street, Roscommon March 7th, 8th, 9th.
Schedule
Thursday March 7th at 7pm
Bilingual Readings and Painting Words exhibition Launch, which will run until the end
of the month. Featuring Paintbox Artists and Abbey Writers. Guest Poet Nuala Ní Chonchúir;
Friday March 8th at 2pm – 3.30pm
‘Kanata’ an Irish Story’ School Screening & Talk with Canadian Author/Film Director
Eleanor McGrath in Roscommon Library
Saturday March 9th at 10am
Keynote address from Canadian Ambassador,
His Excellency, Loyola Hearn
Also featuring Mayor of Roscommon Cllr. Tom Crosby & County Librarian
Richie Farrell (SiarScéal Patron)
with
Presentation of the Hanna Greally Literary Awards & the Ger Hanily Memorial Cup by
Adjudicator, Author & Film Producer Eleanor McGrath, followed by a talk with audience
participation.
Saturday March 9th at 2pm
Roscommon Samba – a bilingual celebration of words to music on our Festival theme
‘THE GATHERING’. Followed by Open Mike Readings.
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The SiarScéal International Gathering with a Canadian Irish Production
Gleeson’s Townhouse, The Square - Launch of the Canadian/Irish collaborative Concert
starting at 7pm – Admission €10 Conc. €6, Students €2
Bookings for this event are now being taken - more information
F E A T U R I N G
Canadian Film Director and Author Eleanor McGrath,
Screening ‘Kanata: An Irish Story’, about the lives of Irish emigrants to Canada
Followed by a showcase of ancient Irish music with Sean Hanily & Abbey Music
also
‘The Woodlands of Loughglynn’ written by Mary Anne Regan;
Children from the Feeney School of Irish Dancing
Wine / Refreshments
A copy of the Festival brochure, including full Programme of Events and Competition entry guidelines is available to download here
SHANNONSIDE OVERALL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AWARD WINNING FESTIVAL FOR 2010
