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Poet's Song - A Midsummer Festival
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literary festival taking place in Dundalk and it's rural
hinterland. There are various initiatives which will develop
local participation with strong educational and community elements
including creative writing masterclasses, drama performances, a
series of literary lectures and an exhibition of the work of the
local poet Jim Craven.
2nd July - 6th August 2007 -
A Midsummer Festival
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3. Creative Writing Masterclasses
In conjunction with the Louth County Library, a professional
writer & facilitator, Michael Collins, conducted a series of
masterclasses. Participants will read from their completed
work to a public audience during the festival.
Aspiring writers are also invited to read from their own works.
Tues 10th July, 7.30pm - County Museum, Dundalk
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1. A
Poets Song Exhibition
Follow
the life story and writings of the poet Jim Craven designed by Li Ciaglo,
Director of Performing Arts, Bay Path College, MA, USA.
Mon 2nd July – Mon 6th
August – County Museum, Dundalk
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Poetry
Competition
Our annual poetry competition for
students from primary and secondary schools is in it's 22nd year and
this year, an adult section has been introduced. The
competition was for the first time organised with the
assistance of the Dundalk Democrat, a regional newspaper in the
north east. A short story competition was also promoted by this newspaper.
Award Ceremony - Thurs 5th July
8.00pm - County Museum, Dundalk
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4.
Ballad Night
Ballads
and musical parodies performed by Pat Johnston, PJ Callan, Mary
Reilly and Jim Johnston.
Thurs 12th July, 8.00pm – County
Museum, Dundalk.
5.
Poetry Readings
‘
Jim listen, we’re talking- “
A
recital from the poet, Jim Craven’s work involving local actors
Doc Laverty, Paul McGee and Deirdre Craven.
Thurs 19th July, 8.00pm – County
Museum, Dundalk. |
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6. Full Length Stage Play
Premiere of 'The Smugler's Sacrafice', a play written by Jim Craven
described by John B. Keane as ' a totally dynamic genius'. The play
has a local theme re-inacting familiar events on the border near Dundalk,
performed by Castle Players.
Wed 25th - Sat 28th July, 8.00pm - An Táin Theatre, Dundalk. |
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7. Pub Drama
'Look out and keep your head down' - Pub Drama is back.
Thurs 19th July, 8.30pm - The Spirit Store, Dundalk.
Friday 27th July, 8.30pm - Oriel Park, Dundalk. |
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8. Lectures & Educational Programme
A series of academic lectures and poetry analysis.
Conducted by Li Ciaglo, Director of Performing Arts, Bay Path College,
MA, USA. and Paddy Craven, Poet's brother.
Mon 25th - Fri 29th June - County Museum, Dundalk.
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Voluntary Members - 'A Poet's Song' Festival Committee (A
Sub-group of the Craven Committee)
- Li Ciaglo, MA - Director of Performing Arts, Bay Path College,
Boston, USA
- Dr. Dan Casey - Centre for International Studies, New York
State, USA
- William Treacy - Local Historian
- Paddy Craven - Theatre Director & Actor
- Gerry Murphy - Management Consultant
- Pat McKenna - Drama Facilitator
- Nigel Clinton, MA - Dundalk Institute of Technology - Active
in Local Drama
- Patricia Treacy - Administrator of Poetry Competition
- Ellen O'Hanlon - Drogheda Borough Council
- Deirdre Craven - IDA Ireland - Active in local drama
- Shane Cunningham - Video Engineer
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