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2011
Ledwidge Day 2011
The annual celebration of the life and writings of Francis Ledwidge will take place on Sunday 31st July in the magnificent venue of Slane Castle. For further information please click here
Their Story - The Irish in World War I Exhibition
The Francis Ledwidge Museum & War Memorial Centre is delighted to be able to hold the Their Story - The Irish in World War I exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the museum between now and the end of August. For further detail please click here
Ledwidge Through the Lens - Amateur Photography Competition
The Ledwidge Through the Lens photography competition aims to celebrate the poetry of Francis Ledwidge through photographic imagery. The competition requirement is to submit a photographic image which captures the essence of a line of Ledwidge poetry. The competition will run for the month of July and prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. For further detail please click here
In the Footsteps of Ledwidge Walk - Big Success Despite the Rain
Despite the incessant rain on Sunday 5th June the annual In the Footsteps of Ledwidge Walk was a big success. For further detail please click here
2010 Francis Ledwidge A.G.M.
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Francis Ledwidge A Love Story - Faint Voices
Droichead Arts Centre Saturday 28th August at 8pm
The Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee is delighted to welcome the Dublin Shakespeare Society to Ledwidge Country on Saturday 28th August to stage the successful John McKenna play Faint Voices at the Droichead Arts Centre.
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In the Footsteps of Ledwidge Walk report
There was a big turn out for the Francis Ledwidge Museum annual fundraising walk on Sunday 13th June. A large and diverse group of Ledwidge enthusiasts assembled at the gates at Beauparc House at 3pm.
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The Planting of a Rose
As a prelude to the In the Footsteps of Ledwidge Walk on 13 June 2010 Mr. Bobby Forrest from Limavady Co. Derry planted a rose of special significance at the graveside of Ellie Vaughey on the Hill of Slane.
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In the Footsteps of Ledwidge - Beauparc House Visit Sunday 13th June
On Sunday June 13th at 3pm we re-trace some aspect of Ledwidge’s life with a walk in the beautiful grounds of Beauparc House. We hope to incorporate a tour of the house and gardens with a walk by the old Beauparc Copper Mines in which Ledwidge worked for a time.
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2009
Ledwidge Day 2009
The annual celebration of the life and writings of local poet Francis Ledwidge will take place as part of Heritage Week 2009 on Sunday 30th August in Townley Hall
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In The Footsteps of Ledwidge Walk to Tour the Hill of Tara
The annual In the Footsteps of Ledwidge sponsored walk will be held on Sunday 28 June 2009. This year’s walk will involve a guided tour of the Hill of Tara.
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Ledwidge at Art in Action
A summary of the life story of Francis Ledwidge was presented at the Art in Action festival in Townley Hall, on Saturday 30 May 2009.
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2009 AGM A Big Success
The Annual General Meeting of the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee was held on 12 May 2009 in the Poet’s Room, above the Poet’s Rest Restaurant in Slane.
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2008
The Robin in Townley Hall
2008 Ledwidge Day a Huge Success
A late burst of summer sunshine increased the enjoyment for the large numbers that made their way to Townley Hall last Sunday for the Ledwidge Day celebrations
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The Robin in Townley Hall
Ledwidge Day 2008 - Programme of Events
This year ‘Ledwidge Day’ has a new date and a new venue. It will take place on Sunday 31st August in the magnificent Georgian mansion of Townley Hall www.townleyhall.ie
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A New Date for Ledwidge Day 2008
The date of the annual celebration of the life and writings of Slane poet Francis Ledwidge has been changed for this year to 31 August.
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Annual Ledwidge Walk - 2008 A Great Success
More details to follow
2007 - 90th Anniversary of the Death of Ledwidge
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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2006 - 2002 News
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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