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Oliver Goldsmith was an 18th century Irish figure who has an annual literary festival
On Wednesday, August 20 from 6pm to 8pm, people are invited to join the Goldsmith Festival committee for a wonderful evening in Goldsmith Country and visit the sights and places associated with the great 18th Century poet, dramatist and novelist, Oliver Goldsmith.
The venue will be at the Three Jolly Pigeons, but the tour will include visits to the Schoolhouse, Lissoy Parsonage, Forgney Church, the Alehouse, the Hawthorn Bush, Kilkenny West, the Busy Mill and the Three Jolly Pigeons itself.
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People can also join the tour at the Goldsmith Monument, Ballymahon Library. The tour will involve some limited walking so bring along appropriate footwear and rainwear if necessary. Following the conclusion of the Tour at 8pm, the Committee will present an evening of traditional music, song and readings from Goldsmith in the Three Jolly Pigeons. Guided bus tour begins and ends at the Three Jolly Pigeons N37R8F2.
Further details and booking contact Willie Flanagan 087-9713130/secretary.
The email below is:
goldsmithfestival@gmail.com
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