The Waters Around Us is the theme for The McGlinchey Summer School in Clonmany (Inishowen, N. Donegal) 23rd -26th June 2005. The chairman brought the details to my attention as he thought the event maybe of interest to sea kayakers. It is hoped that a sea kayaking trip, possibley to Inishtrahull or similar will take place over the 4 days.
Below is the proposed outline but updates can be found at www.clonmany.com
The contact is Patsy Toland, Chairman of the organising committe.
OUTLINE PROGRAMME
Opening talk : An Inishowen Writer
by
Frank Mc Guinness world-renowned playwright
Other topics and speakers during the weekend include:
· Watching over the waters for centuries
Malin Head and the Wireless Station
Norman Fullam, Irish Coastguard
· What future for Donegal fishing?
Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD, Minister for the Marine
· Waters from Inishtrahull to Siberia
Stories and pictures of modern Irish maritime exploration
Paddy Barry, Leader, ‘Northabout’ circumpolar expedition
· Treasures beneath the waves
Wrecks and other intriguing objects around the shores of Inishowen
Don McGlinchey, President, Irish Underwater Council
· From shallow wells to Fullerton Pollan Dam
How they brought the domestic water to Inishowen
Peadar MacRory, Senior Engineer, DCC
· The waters beyond us
Across the developing world there is a desperate shortage of water
Patsy Toland describes efforts to remedy it
Evening entertainment
Thursday: Song-writer Kevin Doherty, in concert with Gerry O’Connor
Friday : Concert of Traditional Music and “Songs of the Sea” with Luke Cheevers, Brian Porter, Grace Toland and others
Saturday: The nationally acclaimed Henry Girls and friends
Sunday : At Doagh Famine Village, Stories, Sagas and Sea Shanties
with Frank Nugent, Helen Meehan, Grace Toland and others
Other activities
Field trips to Binnion Strand and Malin Head (including the Met. Station with Paddy Delany)
Art exhibition and major Maritime exhibition including Marine Institute, Diving equipment, McDonalds Boatbuilders
Golf Classic on Sat. 25th June at Ballyliffin G.C. Book teams at 074 - 9376119
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The latest on this event can be viewed on
www.clonmany.com
It is hoped that there will be a sea based activity on the Saturday. This will involve a paddle and link in with a rescue demo with the Coastal rescue helicopter and some kayaks.
Keep an eye on the web site for details
Mary
www.clonmany.com
It is hoped that there will be a sea based activity on the Saturday. This will involve a paddle and link in with a rescue demo with the Coastal rescue helicopter and some kayaks.
Keep an eye on the web site for details
Mary