Once more I paint from memory
The hills of Donegal,
And as they rise–ma Gramachree!
In fancy I recall
The fairy song you sang for me
Beside the waterfall.
And when I paint the sparkling tide
That flows by Slievenaree,
I would the boat again might glide
Across the summer sea,
And bring the fairy to my side
Who sang that song for me.
Prose, Poems & Parodies of Percy French, 1980, Helicon Limited, Dublin.
Each whole day €50. Students €10
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
Ticket Office:
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The 15th Percy French Festival
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.