Life and poetry of Ledwidge will be explored in Slane
THE life and poetry of the Slane poet Francis Ledwidge will be explored at a seminar in Slane Castle next month to mark the centenary of his death.
The seminar on Saturday 14th October – titled Francis Ledwidge: Poetry and the First World War 1917-2017 - is being organised jointly by Meath County Council and the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee.
It will also see the launch of a book “A Bittern Cry”, a testament to Francis Ledwidge, the man and poet, edited by author and poet Tom French with an introduction by Professor Gerald Dawe and including a collection of essays and poetic contributions by 19 writers.
Cllr Gerry O’Connor, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council and Rosemary Yore, Chairperson of the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee will deliver addresses of welcome to the seminar at 9.45am (registration from 9am) and Eiléan Ni Chuilleanáin, Ireland Professor of Poetry will perform the official opening.
Tickets €20 (includes lunch and refreshments) are available from the Francis Ledwidge Museum Telephone; 041 9824544 or info@francisledwidge.com and online from Solstice Arts Centre Navan https://solsticeartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ shows/873579280 .