Kilkee Civic Trust
Events Listing 2017

Kilkee Civic Trust's much loved summer "Talks" take place every Wednesday at 8pm from the 5th July to August 30th in Cultúrlann Sweeney – Kilkee Library.

As always, admission to the "Talks" is free of charge, but any donations would be welcome.

Please note: The Talks & Music dates are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY 2017

“Nobody Asks Poor People If They Want War” ~ Viet Thanh Nguyen

Not suitable for children. Mature audience only.

SPEAKER | Peadar King

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 7 JULY 2017

Arts in Focus

An evening of music, song, dance, poetry and film; together with a “Sea-Themed” exhibition of Arts & Crafts by local Artists. All performers provide their services on a pro-bono basis.

COORDINATOR | Fionnuala Murnane

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2017

Double Act

Seaweed Baths in Kilkee; Past & Present

SPEAKER | Eileen Mulcahy

A Hidden Culture – The journey of Moyasta Oysters

SPEAKER | Thomas Galvin

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2017

Shannon International Airport

Origins, growth and aircraft crashes 1940s to 1970s

SPEAKER | Tom Hanly

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2017

Who was Margaretta Eager?

Who was Margaretta Eager? – Nanny to the last Tsar of Russia

SPEAKER | Sharon Slater

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST 2017

Three International Musicians from Limerick

Three International Musicians from Limerick

SPEAKER | Joe Donnellan

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 9 AUGUST 2017

Geography: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Geography: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

SPEAKER | Dr. Mary Bourke

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

FRIDAY 14 JULY 2017

Summer Serenade!

Clare Quinn - Mezzo Soprano
Accompanied by superb local guest performers.

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Adults €10 Strictly Children (under 18) - €5

WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST 2017

The Edmond

Hopes Lost & Human Impact of Kilkee’s Famine Time Shipwreck.

SPEAKER | J. J. Hickie & Tommy McGrath (Kilkee History Group)

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2017

Martin Bourke Presents

The “Richard Tauber” profile
Singer, Composer, Conductor & Film Maker

Doors open 8 PM - Concert start 9 PM

Kilkee Church

Adults - €10 Strictly Children (under 18) - €5

WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST 2017

Marcus Keane and Fr. Michael Meehan

Marcus Keane and Fr. Michael Meehan: Two Figures from Clare's Famine Landscape

SPEAKER | Dr. Ciarán Ó Murchadha

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 2017

Millers, Merchants, Mayors, Lane-Joynt Families Limerick

Millers, Merchants, Mayors, Lane-Joynt Families Limerick

SPEAKER | Dr. Paul O’Brien

8 PM

Cultúrlann Sweeney

Free

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