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April 2003

Lady Gregory - a Celebration

Lady Augusta Gregory

Galway Arts Centre. Lady Augusta Gregory was born on 15 March, 150 years ago. This celebration of the great Patroness of the Arts and key Galway figure evokes her pioneering spirit, with young artists who interpret her heritage, as well as showcase and celebrate artifacts from her life that have become part of the vernacular in Irish life. Portraits of those who featured in Lady Gregory's life such as Yeats, Synge, AE and others will also be included in this birthday exhibition. Opening Friday 15 March, 6pm.

Contact: Tel: +353 91 565 886; Fax: + 353 91 568 642 Email: gac@indigo.ie. Web: http://www.galwayartscentre.ie

Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival
April 19th – 22nd 2003

Bog & Hill Walk Saturday, April 19th 9.30am – 5.30pm

Traverse of Irelands Most Beautiful Bog (Difficult) Our walk skirts around hundreds glacially scarred islands and lakes, rare flora and wild fowl. We explore the ruins of the Marconi Transatlantic Radio Station and visit Alcock and Brown’s landing site, who were among the first to appreciate the importance of a soft piece of Connemara Bog !

Mweelrea Mountain Trek Sunday, April 20th 9.00am – 6.00pm

Climbing Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connaught. (Strenuous) Approach by Boat crossing Killary Harbour Irelands Only Fjord. Optional Trip Walk along Killary Harbour to Leenane (Moderate)

Inishbofin Island Monday, April 21st 10.30am – 6.30pm

Inishbofin Archaeological & Natural History Walking Tour (Moderate) Inishbofin is famed for its magnificent scenery, relaxed lifestyle and traditional music. See Bronze Age Houses, Iron Age Fort, Seals and Choughs

12 Bens Mountain Walk Tuesday, April 22nd 9.30am – 5.30pm

Traverse of the 12 Bens Mountains West to East - Cregg to Binn Bhan(Strenuous) Lower Level Option Connemara National Park Trek – (Moderate) This mountain trek crosses broad valleys and mountain gorges and we visit an Archaeological complex, which includes a 5000 year old tomb and a Children’s Burial Ground

Contact:

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Programme will be available mid-March 2003.

Contact: Helen Carey (Director). Tel: 091 565886, Fax: 091 568642. Email: gac@indigo.ie Web: http://www.galwayartscentre.ie

Connemara Garden Trail Festival

Contact: Brendan O'Scan. Tel: +353 95 21148.

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