Past Autumn Schools

 

Programmes


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1993

Friday 22nd October

Central Hotel, Ballyhaunis.

7.30 p.m. Reception hosted by Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce.

8.00 p.m. "Bill Naughton, Friend and Writer" by John Boyd.

9.00 p.m. Talk by Erna Naughton

10.00 p.m. Film "Spring and Port Wine".

Saturday 23nd October

Coogue National School

10.30 a.m. "Bill Naughton as a Children's Writer" by Ann-Marie O'Loughlin

11.30 a.m. Break

12.00 Noon Presentation of prizes to winners of children's short story, essay and art competitions.

12.30 p.m. Slide show and talk by Ann Conboy.

1.30 p.m. Lunch

3.00 p.m. Tour of local places of interest

5.00 p.m. Lecture on Bill Naughton by Irving Wardle

6.00 p.m. Break for dinner

Cill Aodn Hotel, Kiltimagh

8.00 p.m. Reading by Joan King and Noel Lyons followed by extracts from Maigh Eó pagent and Dreoilin Goup, Aghamore.

Sunday 24th October

12.00 Noon Commemorative Mass for P.D. Kenny and Bill Naughton in Aghamore Church, concelebrated by Fr. J. Moran P.P., Aghamore and Fr. James Coleman S.J. (relative of Bill Naughton).

12.45 p.m. Unveiling of Memorial in memory of the P. D. Kenny in the local cemetery. Oration by Tim Duffy, grand nephew of the author.

1.30 p.m. Refreshments in The Village Inn, Aghamore.

1.45 p.m. Lecture on P. D. Kenny by Adrian Kenny followed by informal talk and discussion.

 

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1994

Friday 28th October

Central Hotel, Ballyhaunis.

7.30 p.m. Official Reception.

8.00 p.m. Launch of Hospital Stories, a book of children's stories by Bill Naughton.

8.15 p.m. Readings from the works of Bill Naughton by Noel Lyons.

8.30 p.m. "Adapting a Naughton Play for the Stage in the Nineties" by Lawrence Till.

9.30 p.m. Break

9.45 p.m. Reading from the works of P.D. Kenny.

10.00 p.m. "P.D. Kenny, Economist and Agriculturalist" by Richard Douthwaithe.

Saturday 29th October

Public Library, Ballyhaunis.

2.00 p.m. Unveiling of Memorials: a Writing Desk by Joe Nixon and an Ink Stand by Kevin Cunniffe to the memory of P.D. Kenny and Bill Naughton.

Short talks by Niamh O'Loughlin and Adrian Murphy on Bill Naughton and P.D. Kenny respectively.

3.00 p.m. Local tour of places associated with the two writers.

Belmont Hotel, Knock

8.30 p.m. Readings from the works of Bill Naughton.

8.45 p.m. "'The Mystery', a play by Bill Naughton" by Irving Wardle

9.45 p.m. Break

10.00 p.m. "Bill Naughton - Irish Empathies" by Dr. Liam Harte

Sunday 30th October

The Village Inn, Aghamore.

1.00 p.m. Genealogies of Bill Naughton and P.D. Kenny outlined by Paul Waldron and Anne Conboy.

1.30 p.m. Presentation of Family Histories to Naughton and Kenny families.

1.35 p.m. "P.D. Kenny, Anecdotes and Analyses" by Joe Byrne.

Coogue National School

4.00 p.m. Writers' Workshop and Talk Shop. Contributors: Erna Naughton, Tim Gunnigan (Poet/Songwriter), Adrian Kenny (author/critic), Dr. Liam Harte (Poet).

 

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1995


Friday 27th October

Central Hotel, Ballyhaunis.

8.00 p.m. Official Opening by Erna Naughton, widow of Bill Naughton and Reception

8.30 p.m. "Analysis and Examples" by Laurence Foster

8.50 p.m. "P.D. Kenny - Agriculturalist and Horticulturist"

9.10 p.m. "Neither Use Nor Ornament" by Adrian Kenny

9.30 p.m. Break

10.00 p.m. "Dickens" - a one man show by Lawrence Foster.

Saturday 28th October

Ballyhaunis Library

2.30 p.m "My Book - the background to writing & publishing it" by Michelle Daly

3.00 p.m. Announcement of & presentation to winners of the National Bill Naughton Short Story Competition.

4.00 p.m. Launch of Splinters by John Coll (Mayo Arts Officer).

Reading from Splinters by the short story writers - discussion, questions & answers.

Belmont Hotel, Knock.

8.30 p.m "Drama on stage - keeping the show on the road" by Lawrence Till

8.50 p.m. "P.D. Kenny - An Early Anti-Establishment Figure" by Niamh O'Loughlin

9.10 p.m. "Anecdote and analysis of role of critic" by Irving Wardle

Short Readings from authors Naughton and Kenny were made by Noel Lyons and Paul Brennan.

Sunday 29th October

Coogue National School

2.30 p.m. Presentation of prizes to winners of the local schools Kenny/Naughton literary and art competitions.

Readings of winning entries, talk, discussion and questions took place.

Village Inn, Aghamore

8.30 p.m. "Emigrant Tales and Songs" by Michael Henry - an hour in the company of an Irish Exile. (Founder of Oxford Irish Arts Festival)

Short reading from Naughton and Kenny by Noel Lyons

9:30 p.m. Celebration Session. Music, song, dance, recitation. Host of guest and local musicians, singers and dancers.

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    1996

    Friday 25th October

    Albertos, Ballyhaunis.

    8.00 p.m. Cheese and Wine Reception - Harp music.

    Bill Naughton Certificate of Achievement presented by Erna Naughton to Martin Larkin, Psychiatric Nurse, St Mary's Intensive Treatment Unit, Castlebar.

    8.30 p.m. "In Touch with Our Emigrants" by Fr. John Gavin of the Irish Emigration Council.

    9:30 p.m. "Irish Men" - video documentary on the Irish in Britain in the Sixties by Donnellan and Ennis, introduced by Dr. Liam Harte, Strawberry Hill University

    10.15p.m. Further music on the harp, by Aine Ni hEineachan & Roisin Hambly.

    Saturday 26th October

    Knock Folk Museum

    2.00 p.m. "Anecdotes and Tales of Exile." Emigrants share experiences. Photo exhibition of Fr. Joe Taafe's work with exiles.

    3.00 p.m. Launch of book of short stories by John Coll Mayo Arts Officer.

    Presentation by Erna Naughton to prize winners of Bill Naughton National Short Story Competition. Readings by authors. Exhibition of memorabilia belonging to Kenny and Naughton. Also Irish Diaspora exhibition from Leeds presented by Danny & Helan Kennelly and photographs relating to Fr. Joe Tuafe.

    Village Inn, Aghamore

    8.00 p.m. " A Voice for the Irish in Britain" by Brendan Mac Lea founder/director of "The Irish Post"

    9.00 p.m. " Muisc as an Anecdote To Exile" by Vincent McGrath. Plays and talks about the compositions of John McGrath (New York). Followed by an evening of Music, Song, Dance.

    Sunday 27th October

    Churchfield House Hotel, Knock.

    8.00 p.m."Art and Exile" by Maurice Good (actor, producer.)

    8.40 p.m. "Irish Biographers in Engalnd" by Dr. Liam Harte, lecturer in Irish Studies, Strawberry Hill University, London.

    9.30 p.m. "Famine Emigration - An Irish Settlement in Tennessee" by Joe Taylor (actor, producer R.T.E.)

    10.00 p.m. "Ballads and Songs of Emigration" - an evening of song and stories in the company of Michael Henry and friends.

    Readings from the authors throughout the weekend by Joan King, Paul Rogers and Noel Lyons.

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    1997

    Friday 24th October

    The Hazel, Ballyhaunis

    8.00 p.m. Reception followed by Official Opening by Vincent Wood (dramatist, R.T.E. broadcaster and Mayo Co. Co. writer in residence). Traditional Harp Music during the evening by Roisin and Niamh Hambly of Claremorris and Belfast Harp Orchestras.

    8.40 p.m. Short Talk: "P.D. Kenny" by Bernadette Flanagan.

    9.00 p.m. Break

    9.30 p.m. Certificate of Achievement presented by Michelle Daly on behalf of Erna Naughton to Patricia Walsh-Smyth member of the staff at the Carewell Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis.

    9.40 p.m. Adjudication and Presentation of Prizes by Vincent Woof to the winner of the First Bill Naughton Drama Award for the Best One Act Play.

    10.00 p.m. Performance of the Bill Naughton National Drama Competition Winning Play by The Ballyhaunis Players, directed by Noel Lyons.

    Saturday 25th October

    Knock Folk Museum

    11.00 a.m. Writers' Workshop with Vincent Woods (Mayo Writer in Residence)

    2.00 p.m. Immigrant's Forum - a series of talks and discussions with recently returned immigrants to the County.

    Official Launch of Book by Colman O Raghaillaigh, Author and Publisher.

    3.15 p.m. Official launch of Splinters 3. The publication of this years prize winning entries in the Kenny/Naughton Short Story Competition. Presentation in rostra. Competition of prizes (sponsored by Erna Naughton) foods and Junior competition sponsored by N.C.F. Store and Mart triterallyhaunis, followed by Adjudication and Reading from authors.

    Evening

    Churchfield House, Knock

    8.00 p.m. Lecture: "Ireland and England Miscellany" by Professor Terry Eagleton, Oxford followed by discussion.

    9.15 p.m. Break

    9.45 p.m. Singing Session led by Michael Henry with a host of guest artistes.

    Sunday 26th October

    Coogue National School

    2.30 p.m. Adjudication and Presentation of Prizes to the Winning Entrants in this years Local Schools' Competitions for Art, Poetry, Short Story and Essay on the theme Ireland and England.

    Moran's Lounge, Aghamore

    8.00 p.m. Lecture: "Paddy in the Smoke" by Reg Hall, London. Followed by discussion.

    9.45 p.m. Massive Music Session with guest performers.

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    1998 All events in Aghamore for the first time!

    Friday 23rd October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening

    9.10 p.m. "Between Fleet Street and Mayo" by Dr. Patrick Maume

    9.30 p.m. "Myths and Legends" by John Cooney

    10.00 p.m. Break

    10.10 p.m. "In From the Cold" by Sean Edge

    Saturday 24th October

    1.00 p.m. Tour of P.D. Kenny's farm and Bill Naughon's mother's place.

    4.00 p.m. Workshop on writing with Michael Mullen.

    Adjudication of Bill Naughton Open Short Story Competition and presentation of prizes to winning entrants.


    9.15 p.m. "The Writings of Bill Naughton" by Michael Mullen

    9.45 p.m. "Alfie to a Londoner"by Dr. Adonis Kyriakides

    10.10 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Very Rev. Canon Joseph Moran by Erna Naughton.

    10.20 p.m. Break

    10.30 p.m. "Myths and Legends" by Eddie Lenihan

    Sunday 25th October

    2.00 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions in Art, Poetry, Short Story and Essay on the theme Myths and Legends. Presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    9.00 p.m One-Act Drama Comedy "Last Tango in Aghamore"

    Critical analysis and comment by Joe Donoghue.

    9.20 p.m. Break

    9.30 p.m. "Re-enactment and Drama" by Alan Montague

    9.50 p.m. "General Overview" by Paul Rogers

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    1999

    Friday 22nd October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening

    9.10 p.m. "Personal Experiences" by Paddy Henry

    9.30 p.m. Poetry Reading by Carmen Cullen

    9.45 p.m. Break

    10.00 p.m. "Radio Drama" by John Duggan

    with Martin Frain (Kilmovee)

    Saturday 23rd October

    4.00 p.m. Workshop on writing

    Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants

    9.00 p.m. "The Old School House in Mayo" by John Austin Freeley

    9.15 p.m. Poetry Reading by Fr Pat O'Brien

    9.30 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement

    9.40 p.m. Break

    9.50 p.m. "The Fairy World" by Eddie Lenihan

    with Martin Forde (Island) and Joan King (Kiltimagh)

    Sunday 24th October

    3.00 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions and presentation
    of prizes to winning entrants.

    9.00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Leyland Bardwell

    9.20 p.m. Break

    9.30 p.m. "Pictorial Observations" by Dr Adonis Kyriakides

    9.50 p.m. The Kenny Lecture by Paul Rogers

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    2000

    Friday 27th October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening

    9.10 p.m. "Naughton's Bolton" by Ken Beevers

    9.30 p.m. Poetry Reading by Oliver Marshall

    9.45 p.m. Break

    9.55 p.m. "Oiche Ceoil"

    A night of music and song with Maura O'Malley-O'Brien, Pecker Dunne and a host of local talent.

    Saturday 28th October

    4.00 p.m. Workshop on writing with Vincent McDonnell.

    Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants

    9.00 p.m. The Kenny Lecture by Maura Egan

    9.20 p.m. "Achadh Mór: Rich in Christian Heritage" by Austin Tighe.

    9.35 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Dr Jerry Cowley.

    9.40 p.m. Break

    9.50 p.m. "Creative Writing" by Vincent McDonnell

    Sunday 29th October

    3.30 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions and presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    9.00 p.m. "The Art of Play Writing" by Ray Waln.

    9.20 p.m. Break

    9.30 p.m. Reading from Bill Naughton by Simon Downs

    9.40 p.m. Reading from P.D. Kenny by Stephen Kavanagh

    9.50 p.m. Drama

    The night ended with a traditional Irish music session.

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    2001

    Thursday 25th October

    8.30 p.m. "Cultural Politics of Early 20th Century" by Dr. Lionel Pilkington

    Friday 26th October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening

    9.10 p.m. "Poetry and Theatre - A Personal Reflection" by Vincent Woods

    9.30 p.m. Poetry Reading by Colleen Burke

    9.45 p.m. Break

    A night of music and song followed with some readings by Helen Reed.

    Saturday 27th October

    4.00 p.m. Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants

    9.00 p.m. "Spit Nolan Rides Again" by Dr. David Rudd

    9.20 p.m. "An Englishman's Perspective" by Anthony Crawford

    9.35 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Tom Caulfield.

    9.40 p.m. Break

    9.50 p.m. The Kenny Lecture by Michael Comer

    The night ended with a traditional Irish music session.

    Sunday 28th October

    3.30 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions and presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    9.00 p.m. "Biography, Fiction and Occasional Poetry" by Anthony Jordan

    9.20 p.m. Reading from Bill Naughton by Simon Downs

    9.30 p.m. Reading from P. D. Kenny by Helen Reed

    The school closed with music, song and dance.

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    2002

    Friday 25th October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening

    9.10 p.m. "Family Business" by Adrian Kenny

    9.30 p.m. "Definitions" by Michael Mullen

    9.50 p.m. Break

    10.00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Ginny Waln

    Storyteller Vincent Pierse contributed and a night of music and song followed.

    Saturday 26th October

    4.00 p.m. Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants

    5.00 p.m. Short tour of places associated with P.D. Kenny and Bill Naughton.

    9.00 p.m. "Local Pride" by Declan Lyons

    9.25 p.m. Poetry Reading by John T. Muir

    9.45 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Gerry Tarpey.

    9.50 p.m. Break

    10.00 p.m. "My Views on Drama " by Ray Leonard

    The night ended with a traditional Irish music session and a reading from Bill Naughton by Helen Read.

    Sunday 27th October

    3.30 p.m. Adjudication of local schools’ competitions and presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    9.00 p.m. The Kenny Lecture by Anthony Jordan

    9.30 p.m. "Song and Story" by Michael Henry

    10.30 p.m. "History in Verse" by Tom D. O'Hara

    The school closed with music, song , stories and a craft work demonstration from tinsmith Ted Maughan.

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    2003

    Friday 24th October

    9.00 p.m. Opening address

    9.10 p.m. "Why we do it" by Tom Latchford

    9.30 p.m. "Teaching Bill Naughton" by Mary Edward

    9.50 p.m. Break

    10 p.m. "Misbehaving" by Kitty Rodgers

    Music and song with Charlie Keating and other guests.

    Saturday 25th October

    2.30 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions and presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    3.00 p.m. Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    5.00 p.m. The Kenny Memorial Lecture by Peter Berresford Ellis

    9.00 p.m. "The New Village" by Chikaaki Matsumoto

    9.20 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Jackie Coyne.

    9.20 p.m. "My Thoughts on Kenny" by Peter Berresford Ellis

    9.50 p.m. Break

    10 p.m. Poetry Reading by Tom D. O'Hara

    Storytelling from Vincent Pierse. The night ended with a traditional Irish music session.

    Sunday 26th October

    4.00 p.m. Short tour of places associated with P.D. Kenny and Bill Naughton.

    9.00 p.m. "Missing Sex" by Helen Durkin

    9.20 p.m. "Sunday Miscellany" byShiela Smyth

    9.50 p.m. Break

    10 p.m. "Poison Arrows" by Morag Prunty

    The school closed with music and song.


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    2004

    Friday 22nd October

    9.00 p.m. Official Opening.

    9.10 p.m. "Gogol's Overcoat - the origins of the modern short story"
    by Vincent McDonnell.

    9.35 p.m. Poetry Reading
    by Rosalind Davies.

    9.50 p.m. "A Spring in My Step"
    by Joan McDonnell.

    10.10 p.m. Break

    10.15 p.m. Dramatic Sketch by
    by Tom and Mary Latchford.

    A night of storytelling, music and song with Willie Grady, Fr. Peter Gannon and many local performers.

    Saturday 23rd October

    2.30 p.m. Adjudication of local schools' competitions and
    presentation of prizes to winning entrants.

    3.00 p.m. Bill Naughton Short Story Competition. Adjudication
    followed by presentation of prizes to winning entrants


    9.15 p.m. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement

    9.20 p.m. "Warm Chocolate"
    by Neil Donnelly.

    9.40 p.m. "The Visibility"
    by Ken Armstrong.

    9.55 p.m. Break

    10.10 p.m. Poetry Reading
    by Iarla Mongey.

    10.25 p.m. The Kenny Memorial Lecture
    by Senator Labhras O'Murchu.

    The night will end with a traditional Irish music session.

    Sunday 24th October

    4.00 p.m. Short tour of places associated with P.D. Kenny and
    Bill Naughton.


    9.10 p.m. "Aghamore"
    by Morag Prunty.

    9.20 p.m. "Screenwriting"
    by Patrick McCabe.

    9.40 p.m. "The Burials of WB Yeats at Roquebrune and at
    Drumcliffe Churchyard" by Anthony Jordan.

    10.00 p.m. Poetry Reading by
    by Gerry Murray.

    The school will close with music, song and storytelling.

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