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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.


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

 

KILDARE TOWN Sunday 1st June

 

 

THIRD COUNTY KILDARE BOOK FAIR!

 

 

The third County Kildare Book Fair will take place on Sunday afternoon on the 1st June in Kildare Town . This will be an opportunity for those interested in Local History and heritage as well as the general population who are interested in books and reading in general to visit a Rare Books Fair outside of Dublin . It 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, Kildare Parish Centre, Kildare County Council, the Kildare Classic Car Association and Lyonshill Books. According to Local Studies Librarian, Mario Corrigan, "there is an enormous interest in Dublin and other areas in this sort of event and after the success of the first two County Kildare Book Fairs in 2006 and 2007 we in County Kildare people in the county are looking forward to the event. It is an ideal opportunity also for anyone who has not yet visited the Kildare Retail Outlet Village to come to the town and see what is on offer."

 

 

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 Kildare Town at 1 p.m. – places can be pre-booked through the Heritage Centre and price for the tour is €3.

 

 

Eddie Murphy of Lyonshill Books is delighted to be able to add County Kildare to a growing list of Book Fairs that he and his colleagues have orchestrated. "It is an immensely pleasurable experience, whereby people can browse the stalls and hopefully with this new initiative in Kildare Town take in some of the rich heritage of such an historic setting - maybe pause in the local shops or the local cafes and pubs for a coffee and even visit the Outlet Village for a unique shopping experience. We do hope this year proves to be as successful as last year when we had a great turn out," said Mr. Murphy.

 

 

So why not take an afternoon break on Sunday 1st June and come to Kildare Town to the County's Rare Books Fair - maybe in search of a unique gift or just to amble through the historic streets and enjoy the experience. Why not enjoy the unique shopping experience that is ‘Kildare Retail Outlet Village,’ and Kildare Town Heritage Centre has a host of collectibles and gift ideas to wet you appetite.

 

 

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 County Kildare . All in all it is an ideal day out.

 

 

THOUSANDS OF BOOKS, RARE, ANTIQUARIAN AND LOTS OF BARGAINS - FREE VALUATIONS !!!

 

 

Posted by mariocorrigan at May 20, 2008 11:48 AM