“Travels- Exploration and Endurance”

Recounting and sharing their experiences with the audience on Saturday June 12th are:

Sir Ranulph Fiennes at 3.00 p.m.

Tim Severine at 8.00 p.m.

Saturday Special Tickets available at €40.00, individual tickets available at €25.00 each.

Immrama programme 2010

Main Literary Programme 2010

Theme “Travels- Exploration and Endurance”

Date Literary Event Date Literary Event

10th June 8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Documentary on Lismore Travel Writer
‘Who is Dervla Murphy?’
(By Invite Only)


11th June Morning sessions
Poetry workshops
Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Poet.
(Confined primary schools only)


8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Pico Iyer
British-born Travel Writer
Venue: Courthouse Theatre
Tickets €15.00

12th June Children’s Poetry Readings
Alan Murphy and Pippa Sweeney
Venue and time to be confirmed

11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Presentation on “The Boyle Women”
Donald Brady
Venue: Courthouse Theatre
free

10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 1
“Writing A Travel Memoir”
Paul Clements
Tickets Part 1 and 2 Total €75.00
Venue: To be confirmed

1.00 – 2.00 p.m.
Lunchtime with......
Agus Rud Eile De/And Another Thing
Louis de Paor and Ronan Browne
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Free admission

2.00 p.m. –3.00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Session
New and Emerging Poets read and discuss their works in an open forum
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Free


2.00 p.m. – 2.45 p.m..
Presentation of Molly Keane Creative Writing Award.
Venue: Public Library
Free

3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Award winning Author and Explorer
Venue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: € 25.00

8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Tim Severin
Award winning Author and Explorer
Venue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: € 25.00

13th June 8.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Literary Breakfast with.......
Damien Lewis
Travel Writer, Journalist and Film maker
Venue: Ballyrafter House Hotel
Tickets €25.00

11.00 a.m.
Gregorian Mass
Venue: St. Carthage’s Catholic Church

12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 2
“Writing A Travel Memoir”
Paul Clements
Venue: To be confirmed

2.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m.
Afternoon in Millennium Park
Children’s Fun Events with Bui Bolg
Music by Carouse
Free

6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
An evening with......
Jan Morris
Venue: Fort William House, Glencairn
Tickets €25.00



Programme subject to change

Saturday Special ticket Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Tim Severin €40.00. (Saving €10.00)

Bookings and Tickets at 058 53365 or 058 54975

Website: www.lismoreimmrama.com


Fringe events.

Please note that these events although taking place during the festival weekend are not organised by Immrama and are not included in any ticket arrangements. (More events may be organised)

Weekend

Open Gardens

Ballyin Gardens
Ballyduff Road
Lismore

Tourin House and Gardens
Cappoquin

Lismore Castle Gardens
Lismore

Sunday June 13th
Lismore Farmers Market Extravaganza
Castle Avenue
Lismore

Devonshire Day Thank You

A big thank you to all of you who came to the Devonshire Day fundraiser for the Immrama Festival on March 14th, 2010.



Once again the weather was great although on the cool side, this was the 7th Devonshire Day and we yet have to get a really bad day weatherwise. St. Carthage is indeed looking after us well.



The cold winter leading up to the 14th of March resulted in very few flowers in the gardens, however the history alone of the castle and the garden is facinating and once again Chris Tull, Head gardener, had a very busy day as a guide.



The tea and cream was served in the Pugin room by the Duke's butlers, Michael, Leonard, Patrick, Simon and David who did a tremendous job of having everything ready on time for every group. They were ably assisted in the kitchen by Theresa and Esther.



Immrama committee members tried to guide all to the relevant parking spaces (difficult as parking spaces run out),ticket gate and Pugin room, while the Immrama Chairman, Bernard Leddy and Immrama President, Peter Dowd provided some historical information on the area and the 6th Duke during the tea and cream. Catherine provided a silent presence with her medic kit, just in case. She was not called upon.



The staff of the Heritage Centre were very helpful in the days leading up to the Devonshire Day assisting with the booking of tickets and were kept very busy on the day with the showing of the awardwinning audio-visual presentation on the History of Lismore, while Mealla made sure all who went through the gates had a ticket. Thank you all very much.



We had just over 300 visitors on the day and unfortunately, as in other years, we had to disapoint many people in the afternoon as the 3.00 pm and 4.10 pm tours had totally sold out.

Celebrate Mothers Day at Lismore Castle

Why not treat your Mother to afternoon tea at Lismore Castle on Mother’s Day Sunday 14th March 2010. Part of the visit also includes a tour of the castle’s Spring Gardens.
Afternoon tea will be served in the Pugin Room by the Duke of Devonshire’s Butler, (an opportunity not normally available to visitors). Following tea guests will have the unique occasion to pre-view of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens. The tour of the gardens will be given by Mr. Chris Tull, Head Gardener.
The Lower Garden was formerly known as the Pleasure Grounds and is spectacular in the Spring Time.

A number of camellia, rhododendrons and some particularly magnificent magnolias can be found here. There has been extensive planting over the last number of years and the gardens are being constantly refined and improved. The walls surrounding the garden date from the early 18th century and have been planted with roses such as Francis E, Lester, Bobbie James, Rambling Rector to name but a few. The Lower Garden also boasts some spectacular sculptures by well-known artists Eilis O’Connell, Anthony Gormley and Marzia Colonna.
The Upper Garden is one of the few Jacobean gardens to survive in anything like its original form. The first Earl of Cork helped by his gardener John built a high surrounding wall and a raised terrace terminated at either end by turrets. The Central Walk, which is between the herbaceous borders, is backed by yew hedges and was laid in dramatic alignment on the Pain spire of the Anglican Cathedral. The hedges provide a suitable background for the herbaceous borders as one walks towards the top terrace. Located here are some artistic works by Bridget McCrum, Simon Thomas, Emily Young and Edwin Whitney Smith.
A complimentary visit to the recently refurbished exhibition galleries at Lismore Heritage Centre and an opportunity to see the Award-winning Film ‘The Lismore Experience’ is included in the price.
The Immrama Travel Writing Festival Committee is hosting this event and proceeds will help fund the 2010 festival programme.
Tickets are available from Lismore Heritage Centre and cost €20.00. For further enquiries contact on (058) 53365 or (058) 54975.

Devonshire Cream Tea At Lismore Castle

 When: Sunday March 14th 2010

A wonderful opportunity to have afternoon tea in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle and enjoy a unique pre-view of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens will take place on Sunday 14th March 2010. Devonshire day offers visitors the opportunity to view the Castle gardens under the expert guidance of Mr. Chris Tull, Head Gardner and enjoy Devonshire Cream tea being served by the Dukes Butler in the Pugin room at Lismore Castle (an opportunity not normally available to visitors.)

Lismore Castle Gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of the castle and the surrounding countryside.

The Lower Garden was formerly known as the Pleasure Grounds and is spectacular in the Spring Time. A number of camellia, rhododendron's and some particularly magnificent magnolias can be found here. There has been extensive planting over the last number of years and the gardens are being constantly refined and improved. The walls surrounding the garden date from the early 18th century and have been planted with roses such as Francis E, Lester, Bobbie James, Rambling Rector to name but a few. The Lower Garden also boasts some spectacular sculptures by well-known artists Eilis O'Connell, Anthony Gormley and Marzia Colonna.

The Upper Garden is one of the few Jacobean gardens to survive in anything like its original form. The first Earl of Cork helped by his gardener John built a high surrounding wall and a raised terrace terminated at either end by turrets. The Central Walk, which is between the herbaceous borders, is backed by yew hedges and was laid in dramatic alignment on the Pain spire of the Anglican Cathedral. The hedges provide a suitable background for the herbaceous borders as one walks towards the top terrace. Located here are some artistic works by Bridget McCrum, Simon Thomas, Emily Young and Edwin Whitney Smith.

A complimentary visit to the recently refurbished exhibition galleries at Lismore Heritage Centre and an opportunity to see the Award-winning Film 'The Lismore Experience' is included in the price.

The Immrama Travel Writing Festival Committee is hosting this event and proceeds will help fund the 2010 festival programme.

Tickets are available from Lismore Heritage Centre and cost €20.00. For further enquiries and bookings contact (058) 53803, (058) 53365 or (058) 54975.

Devonshire Day - Sunday March 14th 2010

The Immrama Festival Committee will host its annual fundraising event 'Devonshire Day' at Lismore Castle on Sunday March 14th 2010. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique pre-view of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens under the guidance of Mr. Chris Tull, Head Gardener. Devonshire cream tea will be served by the Dukes butler in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle (an opportunity not normally available to visitors to the gardens). The ticket price of €20 per person also includes a visit to the Exhibition Galleries and the award winning audio-visual presentation 'The Lismore Experience'.

Tours will commence at the following times:

• 11.30 a.m.
• 12.40 p.m.
• 1.50 p.m.
• 3.00 p.m.
• 4.10 p.m. 

Early booking is recommended as this event usually sells out well in advance of the day. Contact 058-53365 or 058-54975 for further details.