Brontë Group in Offaly are in for a great treat on Monday
Banagher Brontë Group to host lecture by two Brontë experts
Members of the Banagher Brontë Group are in for a great treat on Monday October 7th. A lecture by Ann Dinsdale and Sharon Wright entitled 'The Brontës in Bricks and Mortar' will be given in the Crank House, Banagher at 5pm sharp (please note time). Ann Dinsdale is Principal Curator of the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth and Sharon Wright is an author and journalist who penned the acclaimed book ‘Mother of the Brontës’ in 2019.
The talk will be followed by an interval for dinner in Flynn's restaurant. Persons wishing to attend should book with Flynns at (057) 91 51312. A number of tables have been reserved near the piano.
Afterwards a miscellany of music, song and words will be presented in the Back Lounge of Corrigan's Corner House pub at 8pm. The event is in honour of Arthur Bell Nicholls, Charlotte Brontë and Mary Anna Bell Nicholls. The presentation will include music and songs familiar to the Brontë family and readings from the Brontë literature. Four talented musicians from Tullamore will provide the music: Aidan Barry on guitar, Siobhá Butler on vocals and keyboard, Siobhán Godley on flute and Frank Kelly (of Lusmagh) on accordeon.