Books

Tones that are Tender

Percy French 1854–1920
Berrie O’Neill

Outstandingly researched and richly illustrated, this biography gives a new and fascinating insight into the life of one who is already acknowledged to have brought laughter and enjoyment to so many people as civil engineer, journalist, author, poet, parodist, artist, songwriter and entertainer.

This will be the closest to a definitive biography yet attempted, using primary sources and examining the man in the context of all his output.

Published in association with The Percy French Society, North Down.

ISBN 9781843516675
The Lilliput Press, Dublin
Hardback, 176 pp, 10 x 7 ins

€25 plus p&p. Please allow 28 days for delivery.

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Tickets

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Each whole day €50. Students €10

Three / Four Lectures
Afternoon Recital
Tea / Coffee / Homemade Cakes

Tickets to the talks taking place in the theatre room in Castlecoote House must be booked in advance, seating is strictly limited per event and we expect these to be fully booked well in advance so please book early to avoid disappointment

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The 15th Percy French Festival

French Awakenings

19th, 20th, 21st July 2023

At Castlecoote House

Honorary President of the Festival, the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins.

Informed Social & Cultural Discussion of Ireland Today.

The Percy French Festival 2023 acknowledges the major support of Excel Industries, Dublin; Whyte’s; CastleAcre; C&F Quadrant Ltd; Davies Group; Hidden Ireland.