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Francis Ledwidge 90th Anniversary Events: 12 - 29 July 2007
A series of events will be held in Slane to commerate the 90th anniversary of the death of Francis Ledwidge
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Historical Walk of Slane a Great Success
The historical walk of Slane guided local historian Michael Kelly on 24 June 2007 was considered a great success by all who attended despite the inclement weather.
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Lecture Sheds New Light on Ledwidge
The 2006 Ledwidge Day Lecture entitled "The Bridge of the Boyne : poet to poet" was delivered
by distinguished poet and member of Aosdana - Peter Fallon.
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Ledwidge Day 30th July 2006
Francis Ledwidge, World War 1 poet will be commemorated in his native village of Slane, Co. Meath on Sunday 30th July 2006 with a festival of music, poetry and fun.
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Ledwidge Day 2005
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Official launch of the Francis Ledwidge site
The Francis Ledwidge site was officially launched in Slane by Myles Dungan on Thursday, 14th April 2005.
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Ramparts Walk - 'In The Footsteps Of Ledwidge'
The first 'In the Footsteps of Ledwidge' walk took place on Sunday 12th September 2004.
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Francis Ledwidge's Anniversary 2004
Visitors from Slane travel to Ieper, Belgium, to remember Francis Ledwidge on the 87th anniversary of his death. For more information please click here
Ledwidge Day
The life and poetry of Slane's most famous son Francis E Ledwidge is celebrated every year on the last Sunday in July. The date is now firmly established in the 'Events Calendar' and coincides with the anniversary of the poet's death on 31st July 1917. For more information please click here
President Honours Slane Poet 2004
On June 7th President McAleese honoured Slane poet Francis Ledwidge by visiting his final resting place just north of the city of Ieper in Belgium. For more information please click here
Francis Ledwidge Poetry Competition Winners 2004
The Francis Ledwidge poetry competition is open to students in Primary and Secondary schools in Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan. Schools are notified about the competition early in the new year and the closing date is the end of March. For more information please click here
Anthem For Doomed Youth Exhibition 2002
The Imperial War Museum in London launched an exhibition for twelve World War I soldier poets in October 2002 entitled Anthem for Doomed Youth. For more information please click here.
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