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7th Aughty Earth Day Gathering - Slógadh Eachtaí 2012

Date: Saturday, April 21st 2012
Location: Leitrim Hall, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Preparations are underway for the 7th Aughty Earth Day Gathering.

The Aughty Earth Day Gathering is organised each year in a different location by a local group. The event was previously held in Crusheen, Kilchreest /Castledaly, Woodford, Tuamgraney, Gort and at Lough Graney in 2011. The day is informal and is dedicated to hospitality. Everyone is welcome to attend and to share their knowledge and interest in the heritage of the Sliabh Aughty.


9.15 Registration


10.00 Fáilte - Welcome Méara Chontae na Gaillimhe is an Chláir
Slieve Aughty – Aughty upside down - Graham Hull
Thatching - Marika Leen
The Photos That Were Never Sent - Pádraig Ó Luanaigh
Aspects of the History of Leitrim - Paddy Larkin

12.30 – 1.45 Lunch

Farming in Days Gone By Michael Nevin
Lore of Killeenadeema and Leitrim Liam Ó hAisibéil
Vincent Fahy and his Music Interview by Jim Fahy
AughtyFilm (Aughty Public Art Projects) Megs Morley
Contact: Ruth Ní Shiadhail / Pádraig Ó Luanaigh


For more details email slogadheachtai@gmail.com or visit www.aughty.org

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