Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing -
What? Each year since 2003 Immrama has been held in Lismore, Co. Waterford. This is a truly unique event that investigates the intricacies of travel writing and its associated literature. Local and international writers take part with readings, workshops, exhibitions and film helping to explore theelements of the travel genre.
Where? Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland,
When? Saturday June 10 - 13, 2010
Who? 2010 Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Tim Severine and more (see below )
Programme? 2010 Programme (see below)
How Much? Various
Festival Website? Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing
Past Festivals? Kate Adie, Fergal Keane, Dervla Murphy, Rory MacLean, Catherine de Courcy, Manchán Magan, Dermot Somers, Annie Rogers, Mary Branley, Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Alan Murphy and Donald Brady.
2010 Programme
Thursday 10th June
8p.m. to 10p.m.
New Documentary on Lismore Travel Writer 'Who is Dervla Murphy?'
By Invite Only
Friday 11th June
Morning Session
Áine Uí Fhoghlú - Poet
Poetry workshops. Confined to primary schools only.
8p.m. to 10p.m.
Pico Iyer - British-born Travel Writer
Venue: Lismore Courthouse Theatre
Tickets: €15
Saturday 12th June
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Children's Poetry Readings
Alan Murphy and Pippa Sweeney
Venue: Millennium Park
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Donald Brady Presentation on "The Boyle Women"
Venue: Courthouse Theatre
Admission Free
10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 1
'Writing A Travel Memoir' - Paul Clements
Tickets: Part 1 and 2 €75
Venue: To Be Confirmed
12.00 noon
Internationally renowned artist Gerard Byrne and exhibition curator Mike Fitzpatrick will give a tour and discuss the current exhibition.
Tickets: Garden admission applies.
Venue: Lismore Castle Arts
1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Lunchtime with....
Agus Rud Eile De / And Another Thing. Poet Louis de Paor with music accompaniment by Ronan Browne
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Admission Free
2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Session
New and Emerging Poets read and discuss their works in an open forum.
Venue: Lismore House Hotel
Admission Free
2.00 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.
Presentation of Molly Keane Creative Writing Award.
Venue: Public Library
Admission Free
3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt. OBE - Award winning Author and Explorer
Venue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: €25
8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Tim Severin - Award winning Author and Explorer
Venue: Blackwater Community School
Tickets: €25
13th June
8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Literary breakfast with....
Damien Lewis - Travel Writer, Journalist and Film maker
Venue: Ballyrafter House Hotel
Tickets: €25
11.00 a.m.
Gregorian Mass
Venue: St. Carthage's Catholic Church
11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop Part 2
'Writing A Travel Memoir' - Paul Clements
Tickets: Part 1 and 2 €75
Venue: To Be Confirmed
2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Afternoon in Millenium Park
Children's Poetry Readings with Alan Murphy and Pippa Sweeney
Children's Fun Events with Bui Bolg
Music by Carouse
Admission Free
6.30 p.m.
A reading with ....
Jan Morris
Venue: Fort William House, Glencairn
Tickets: €25
Saturday Special: (Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Tim Severin) €40 (Save €10)
Programme subject to change
Bookings and Tickets at 058 53803 or 058 54975
