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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Ireland - what's the craic?





Ireland’s story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one – and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt far and wide with great Irish influence being historically evident in Australia. This workshop will look at
  • ·         When and how Ireland became Celtic
  • ·         Why Ireland and Britain’s relationship is so complex
  • ·         How Irish culture has evolved
  • ·         The global impact of Irish migration
  • ·         Northern Ireland’s rocky road to peace
  • ·         The history of the Irish in Australia
  • ·         Profile prominent figures like Brian Boru, Wolfe Tone, Daniel O’Connell, Eamon De Valera,    Michael Collins and WB Yeats.

We will also look at the funnier side of Irish Culture – the craic (fun). From shamrocks to shillelaghs, come and visit and land of saints and scholars and find out how the Irish influenced Australia and how the two countries are inherently linked.
It’s not all about Ned Kelly!

Do you have a love of all things Irish? Join us for our Irish Workshop on Saturday 22nd March. Talk starts at 9.30, refreshments provided.
The talk is FREE but bookings are necessary, so please call Bowral Library on 4861 1167 to reserve your place.

Then, if you're all fired up and planning to travel... how are you planning to record your adventures?
Join us in the afternoon for a...

Travel Writing workshop
Saturday 22nd March from 1.30- 3.30pm.
Again this workshop is FREE but we do need you to reserve your place. Phone Bowral Library 4861 1167 
Looking forward to seeing you there.