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<< Events >> Gabhra Valley through the Centuries: conference, Ireland

Submitted by gercmbyrne on Wednesday, 19 April 2006  Page Views: 2709

EventsCountry: Ireland (Republic of) The Gabhra Valley through the Centuries to 2000 A.D. Saturday 13 May 2006, Lismullin Conference Centre. The Gabhra valley, which lies between the hills of Tara and Skryne, has been an important place in the history and literature of Ireland down through the centuries. This seminar will examine various aspects of its past from the pre-historic era down to modern times.

Its purpose is to inform the wider public of the national importance of the valley in the evolution of the cultural and physical landscape of the area and provide them with an opportunity to visit it. The cut off at 2000 AD is chosen to exclude discussion of the proposed route of the M3 motorway.

The preliminary programme for the seminar is:

10.30 Registration and coffee

11.00 Session 1 Early Times
Introduction
The Gabhra Valley - Natural Features Stephen McCarron
11.20 The Gabhra Valley - Man made Features Conor Newman
12.00 The Gabhra Valley in Legend and Literature Muireann Ni Bhrolchain
12.40 Discussion

13.00 Lunch

14.15 Session 2 Historical Times
14.20 The Gabhra Valley in Early Irish History Edel Bhreathnach
15.00 The Gabhra Valley and the Anglo-Normans William Battersby
15.40 Refreshment break

16.00 Session 3 Recent Times
Short contributions from local historians on more recent happenings in
the Valley.
16.45 Discussion, including contributions from participants, and
speakers.
17.15 Finish and maybe a tour of the area for those who want it.

Fee for the seminar, including lunch, refreshments and documentation is €50.

Further information and booking places at the Lismullin Institute Office.
The seminar will be held in Lismullin Conference Centre, Navan, Co
Meath on the N3 at the foot of the Hill of Tara in the heart of the Gabhra Valley.
The seminar is supported by the Heritage Council.


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Re: Gabhra Valley through the Centuries: conference, Ireland by Anonymous on Wednesday, 26 April 2006
It seems with all the druids, pagans ,wiccans and that sort, with all of their combined "magic"-can't do a simple task like convincing the Irish Govt., to make a little change in the direction of the M-3, that they ought to give up their "schtick", and get a grip on the reality, and forget their nonsense. The only place the govt. is concerned with is the almighty "euro".
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Re: Gabhra Valley through the Centuries: conference, Ireland by Anonymous on Saturday, 22 April 2006
Greed, Stupidity and Arrogance has become the wherewithall of the Irish Government by destroying the very reason people come to Eire to view it's heritage. To supplant this ancient landscape with tacky petrol stations, and save a few minutes to get from one place to another is beyond outrage.
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Re: Gabhra Valley through the Centuries: conference, Ireland by Anonymous on Friday, 21 April 2006
I AM NOT SURPRISED WITH OUR GOVERNMENT, THEY HAVE ALWAYS
DESTROYED OUR PAGAN HERITAGE.
THERES' MORE THAN ONE BELIEF IN THIS LAND.
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Re: Gabhra Valley through the Centuries: conference, Ireland by Anonymous on Friday, 21 April 2006
It's late and I'm tired... have I understood this properly?

This conference is to inform the general public of the importance of the valley and tell them all about the prospective archaeology that may be there, yet the information stops at 2000CE so that no-one who has just realised what they're about to lose in heritage terms if the M3 goes ahead can voice an opinion about its prospective destruction.

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