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Éigse Michael Hartnett 2010
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The County Limerick Youth Choir, an initiative of the county arts Office, provide a lovely singing prelude to the opening of Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival 2010
Abbot Patrick Hederman addresses the large gathering at the opening of Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival 2010
Cora Fenton of Call Back Theatre Company struts her stuff during the puppet show in the library as part of Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival
Children enjoy 'Masked Theatre' in the library during Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival
Fintan O'Toole delivers The Hartnett Memorial Lecture 2010 to a capacity audience in Newcastle West
Hartnett Viva Voce Winner in the Open Competition Mike Gallagher reads his winning poem
Hartnett Viva Voce Winner in the 'Hartnett Competition Louis Mulcahy wearing his necklet of wrens reads the winning poem
Sartorially attired in tuxedo, street singer Peter Walls entertains passers by on Newcastle West streets during Eigse Michael Hartnett 2010
Young people of County limerick Youth Theatre all dressed up for their street performances during Eigse Michael Hartnett 2010
Sean nos dancer Seosamh O Neachtain high energy dancing brings Eigse Michael Hartnett 2010 to a foot tapping end.
Festival News
5th May - The official Éigse Michael Hartnett 2012 Opening Speech by President Michael D. Higgins can be read here.
24th April - Clear the Pool! :an exhibition of photographs by Newcastle West-native Jurgen Leo Foley will be on exhibit throughout the festival. Read more
19th April - On Saturday 28th April at 8pm join us for an evening of poetry and song with the magical combination of actor Stephen Rea reading his favourite poems and the evocative singing vice of Rita Connolly accompanied on guitar by Desmond Moore.
18th April - NEWSFLASH
Please note that seating cannot be reserved for the opening night of Éigse 2012, Thursday April 26th. Seating is on a first come basis, doors open at 7.15 in The Arra Suite, Courtenay Lodge Hotel and seats cannot be reserved. The audience must be seated by 7.45 to await the arrival of President Michael D. Higgins at 8.00 pm. The opening will commence sharply.
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Éigse Michael Hartnett is an initiative of Limerick County Council
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