Drogheda Independent

Irish Poetry conference at Ardgillan Castle

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THE Irish Poetry Therapy Network (IPTN) is holding its 6th Annual Conference in Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Poetry therapy uses poetry and other creative arts for self-discovery and personal developmen­t.

In a safe and confidenti­al space, qualified Poetry Therapy Practition­ers Carol Boland, Suzanne Power and Ger Campbell, facilitate a process of self-discovery through the use of selected poems and various prompts.

‘Poetry and the Third Eye’ will be held in Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan on Sunday 8 October from 9.30am to 4pm and costs €80 (€70 IPTN Members). A Light lunch is included. Numbers are limited, so reserve your place now and email irishpoetr­ytherapyne­twork@gmail.com or phone 0851138367.

Ardgillan poetry

NATIONAL brass band champions of Ireland for eight of the last 10 years, Drogheda Brass Band is delighted to announce it is recruiting for a class of beginners.

They want you to join a brilliant school of music and take part in fun competitio­ns, perform grade exams through the renowned Trinity Guildhall in London and join a highly successful Drogheda Youth Brass. Email: droghedayo­uthbrass@gmail.com.

Arthritis classes

LOUTH Branch of Arthritis Ireland host Seated Exercise class every Monday at 7pm in Ballsgrove Community Centre. Aqua Aerobics every Tuesday at 8pm and Thursday at 12pm in Energie Fitness Centre.

Walking Group meets at 11am every Saturday in Oldbridge House. Suits all levels. If you would like further informatio­n on any of the above please call Marie on 087 6336580 or Eric on 086 8311882.

St Francis day

THE Secular Franciscan­s will celebrate the feast day of St Francis of Assisi in the Augustinia­n Church on Wednesday October 4th at 7.30pm.

A special blessing of the sick and veneration of the relic of St Francis will also take place on the night.

All are very welcome.

 ??  ?? Michael Holohan with Hannah O’Brien soprano, Rebecca Draisley-Collishaw Oboe, Miriam O’Gara-Kilmurray speaker, Susan Connolly Poet and Liam O’Meara Poet, historian and author at the night of Ledwidge music and poems held in the Droichead Arts Centre.
Michael Holohan with Hannah O’Brien soprano, Rebecca Draisley-Collishaw Oboe, Miriam O’Gara-Kilmurray speaker, Susan Connolly Poet and Liam O’Meara Poet, historian and author at the night of Ledwidge music and poems held in the Droichead Arts Centre.

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