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May 20, 2008
BOOK FAIR, BOOK LAUNCH and GORDON BENNETT CLASSIC CAR RUN - KILDARE TOWN SUNDAY 1st JUNE
Come to Kildare Town on 1st June for the third annual Co. Kildare Book Fair, the launch of 'A Topographical Dictionary of Co. Kildare in 1837,' and the Gordon Bennett Classic Car Run. Why not take a guided tour of Kildare Town at 1 pm - price €3 - places can be pre-booked through Kildare Town Heritage Centre - or visit Kildare Cathedral, climb the Round Tower or shop at Kildare Retail Outlet Shopping in Kildare Village or experience the world-famous Japanese Gardens, Irish National Stud and St. Fiachra's Garden.
$MTEntryExcerpt$>THIRD ANNUAL COUNTY BOOK FAIR
(Kildare Parish Centre)
GORDON BENNETT CLASSIC CAR RUN
(Kildare Market Square)
and
BOOK LAUNCH at 3 PM
'A Topographical Dictionary of Co. Kildare in 1837'
(Kildare Town Heritage Centre)
KILDARE TOWN
Sunday 1st JUNE 1 - 5 PM
Guided Walking Tour of Kildare Town 1 PM - €3
( places can be pre-booked through Kildare Town Heritage Centre)
2008 RARE BOOKS FAIR, CLASSIC CARS, GUIDED WALKING TOUR AND BOOK LAUNCH
The third
The main event is free and open to all and will allow people to browse the books on offer in The Kildare Parish Centre. "The idea behind the two venues is to encourage people to walk through Kildare Town, visit Kildare Cathedral and thoroughly enjoy the day," said Mario Corrigan who has published a Sli na Slainte and Heritage Trail of Kildare Town and is anxious that people enjoy the experience that Kildare, the Heritage Town has to offer. This year there will also be the added attraction of a Walking Tour of
Eddie Murphy of Lyonshill Books is delighted to be able to add
So why not take an afternoon break on Sunday 1st June and come to
As well as book dealers and local authors, The Kildare Archaeological Society, Kildare Federation of Local History Groups, the Grey Abbey Conservation Project and Cill Dara Historical Society will provide information on their organisations and activities on display for people to view. The Kildare Classic Car Association will be on-hand as Sunday 1st June is the date for their annual Gordon Bennett Commemorative Rally and the cars will be parked on the Square during the afternoon. It is planned to have a BOOK LAUNCH on the same afternoon in the Heritage Centre at 3pm on the Market Square – This historic occasion is being organised by the Local Studies, Genealogy and Archives Department of Kildare County Library and Arts Service in conjunction with Kildare Town Heritage Centre and all proceeds from the sale of the book – A Topographical Dictionary of County Kildare in 1837 will go to the Heritage Centre. This will be a must for anyone interested in the history and heritage of
THOUSANDS OF BOOKS, RARE, ANTIQUARIAN AND LOTS OF BARGAINS - FREE VALUATIONS !!!
Posted by mariocorrigan at May 20, 2008 11:48 AM