Cultural Day 2014 · Where can you meet the fabulous Beatles, the sublimely magnificent Mozart, the warm dreamy abstractions of colour of Monet and Matisse? And what do all these have in common? · Or explore what the 1916 rising was like for the ordinary people of Dublin? · Or discover the Rosetta Stone and the secrets of ancient Egypt? · Have you ever wondered is there more to language than just speech? · What about the Enneagram? How it can be used self-discovery? · Appreciate the magnificent feat of Brunelleschi’s dome of Florence Cathedral and how it was accomplished. · Musician and actor Fran Dempsey along with artist Siobhan Campbell explore the harmony of art and music. · Irish Times journalist and author Shane Hegarty tells us what the 1916 rising was like for ordinary Dubliners. For more on these take time out on Saturday 15 November or Sunday 16 November 09.00 to 17.30 and discover and discuss these cultural delights in the magnificent surroundings of Townley Hall in Drogheda. With a line-up of 8 distinguished speakers on these and many other topics you will have a day out like no other. No previous knowledge of the subjects is required. You just need to be curious. Each of the 8 talks is presented in an easily accessible manner designed to entertain and inform with time for questions and lively discussion. The cost to cover 4 talks of your choice and a 3 course lunch, refreshment breaks and parking is €47.00 - worth it alone just to see the architectural jewel that is Townley Hall* itself! For more information on the talks see practicalphilosophy.ie/events/ Book online at practicalphilosophy.ie/events/book/culturalday or phone School of Philosophy & Economic Science Freephone: 1800 324 556 *About Townley Hall. Townley Hall is a magnificent Georgian mansion built over 200 years ago on a hilltop setting. Today it is surrounded by 60 acres of rolling parkland overlooking the Boyne Valley, very close to the site of the famous battle. The location is strikingly beautiful and peaceful. The House is an architectural jewel. It is renowned for its exquisite interior, wonderful proportions, the quality of the materials and craftsmanship used in its construction and, in particular, its magnificent staircase – of which Country Life magazine once said: “There is nothing lovelier in the Georgian architecture of these islands than the rotunda and staircase at Townley Hall”
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