Page 14 - The 16th Percy French Festival: Our Great Disconnect

THE PERCY FRENCH FESTIVAL 2024
Stay in some of Ireland’s
historic private houses JULY 17th WEDNESDAY

and experience a sense of place and history

Dr Brian Griffin
10.00 AM
The Jarvey, 1889–1890: The Irish Punch?

Dr Tony McCarthy
10.45 AM
Percy French–A portrait of the Country House at play

tea/coffee
11.30 AM
Dt Pauric Travers
12.00 PM
Parnell and French

Dr Kevin Kiely
12.45 PM
Percy’s Irish Irony: Close reading Percy French’s lyrics
with Pamela Brown’s support in co-presentation

lunch
1.30 PM

Dr Pádraig Lenihan
2.45 PM
visit hidden ireland and discover some of Ireland’s finest The Battle of Aughrim 1691, History, Myth and Memory
With some historical reenactment
privately owned Country Houses, each in a splendid location

and offering you unrivalled hospitality
gardens open
www.hiddenireland.com 3.30 PM questions & answers to follow each talk

Intimate retreats where you can live like a king
Sunday Business Post

Charming accommodation, glorious scenery,
great food and total tranquility Music | Theatre | Literature | Visual Arts | Panel Discussions
Irish News Battle of the Bands | Workshops for Children
Bringing to Ballaghaderreen some of the finest arts fest 3rd–11th august 2023
talent from across Ireland and beyond For performers, events, and tickets visit:
HIDDEN IRELAND www.ballaghdreamartsfest.ie

PO Box 31, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | info@hiddenireland.com
Telephone: + 353 1 6627166
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