Write a commentLiterary Feast in store in Chapel Street Gaeláras this week with major symposium on the Donegal writer Seosamh Mac Grianna and his connections with Omeath/Oriel.
A panel of renowned guest lecturers has been lined up and Séan Mac Labhraí, Organiser, will be running language workshops based on Donegal/Clann Mhic Grianna literature throughout the week.
Individuals may attend any of the lectures (cover charge £5 to heklp defray expenses) and can contact Seán for additional details (seanrua1959@gmail.com nó 07815089931).
Opening day today saw a talk by Dr. Fionntán de Brún and Prof. Nollaig Mac Congháil, marking a slight change in the programme. This evening will be led by Séamus Mac Dhaibhéid of Newry Branch Gaelic League who will trace the emergence of Gaelic League Branches in Newry, Bessbrook, Camlough, Warrenpoint, Omeath and Dromintee in a hectic local blossoming of Conradh na Gaeilge 1899-1900 led by the hitherto ‘quiet man’ of the Newry & District language revival, DT Kelleher.
The symposium runs until Friday.
