What's On Thurs 17 Sept
Stone on Stone - A Unique Publication and Spoken Word Films
Date:
Thur 17 Sept
Venue:
Online (pre-recorded)
Time:
Updated Time: From 8pm
Age:
All ages
Cost:
€15
Ticket:
Book Online
Note: Please note that €15 is for the purchase of the book. The films are free to view online but donations are welcome.
Updated Time: From 8pm
Watch online now: Local Schools and Adult Poets
Watch online now: Professional Poets
Cashel Arts Festival invited four poets to respond to the iconic Rock of Cashel in 2019 with the creation of new and original poems. Thomas McCarthy, Rachel Hegarty, Mark Granier and Grace Wells took a guided tour of the Rock of Cashel to begin the process of inspiration and to explore the magnificent setting and extraordinary built environment. The four poets return this year and present their new work at Cashel Arts Festival 2020.Stone on Stone is an anthology of poetry published by the Arts Festival Committee as part of their contribution to the cultural heritage and diversity in the annals of Cashel. It celebrates an important historic milestone – the 700th anniversary of the Town Walls. The collection is a blend of youthful enthusiasm, experience and expertise. Enjoy the creativity of the children from Cashel and the surrounding schools, together with sections from local adults and established poets Thomas McCarthy, Rachel Hegarty, Mark Granier and Grace Wells. The publication was conceived and edited by Eleanor Dwyer, and illustrated by Petronelle Clifton Brown whose art-work highlights the diverse range of themes that emerged. The cultural sites of Cashel have been filmed and include readings of a selection of the poems by both children and adults. The hardback book printed by Lion Print is available online and at The Heritage Centre, Main Street at €15. Selected excerpts and the film will be available to view on www.cashelartsfest.com. All books purchased online can be collected from the Heritage Centre, Main Street. Books will also be available to purchase there.
Books will be on sale Saturday from 12pm-4pm on The Plaza and in the grounds of the Cathedral, John Street.
The films will also be shown on the festival screen in the grounds of the Cathedral, John Street on Saturday 19th September See https://www.cashelartsfest.com/event.php?ID=340 for more details.
Part funded by the Creative Ireland 2020 Open Call Programme.