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Join us for the Mayo Titanic Cultural week.
Easter Sunday 8th April: The Journey
Official Opening of Mayo Titanic Cultural Week; re-enactment in period costume of the departure of ‘The Fourteen’ by sidecar and pony from Lahardane and their journey to Castlebar Railway Station.
Easter Monday 9th April: Macra Monday
This is a ‘fun’ day, with a Titanic Treasure Hunt; a Vintage & Heritage Display; followed by a Titanic Quiz in the evening
Tuesday 10th April: Leaving Day
Titanic Memorabilia Exhibition; Art Exhibition; Emigration & the Titanic Lecture followed by a viewing of the documentary ‘Waking the Titanic’ (produced by GMarsh TV Productions)
Wednesday 11th April: Addergoole's Titanic Wake
A live American Wake will take place in Bofeenaun community centre during the week, performed by local children and adults. The play recounts the events of the days before the Addergoole Fourteen left home.
Thursday 12th April: Irish Night
An open evening of Irish song and poetry in Lahardane – anyone can join in!
Friday 13th April: Mayo Titanic Ball
The magnificent Mayo Titanic Ball at Pontoon Bridge Hotel is the society event of the year and ticket only event; music by the Brose Walsh Band with some surprises on the night!
Saturday 14th April: Annual Bell Ringing Ceremony
The focus of the day will be the Annual Bell Ringing. This will commence with evening events in Lahardane, followed by the Annual Bell Ringing Ceremony at 02.20am on the morning of 15th in the grounds of St Patrick’s Church, Lahardane.
Sunday 15th April: Memorial Day
The Annual Titanic Mass will be followed by the dedication of the Memorial Windows, the Official Opening of the Addergoole Titanic Memorial Park and burial of the Mayo Titanic Time Capsule.
Can you help with fund raising or sponsorship for additional life size effigies in the Mayo Titanic Memorial Park? Click here for further information.
Watch this page for updates on the Mayo Titanic Cultural week April 2012!
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