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Members of the Banagher Bronte Group taking part in the recent St Patrick's Day parade in Banagher.
CHARLOTTE Brontë’s 209th birthday will be remembered in Banagher this Saturday, April 26.
Proceedings will start at Charlotte’s Way, The Hill, Banagher at 1.30pm, where people will gather to carpool for a field trip to Shannon Harbour, Shannonbridge, Meelick Weir Walkway, Victoria Lock and Eyrecourt. The purpose of the trip is to visit places near Banagher which Arthur Bell Nicholls would have been proud to show his new wife, the eminent novelist Charlotte Brontë, when they honeymooned in Banagher in July 1854.
On their return to Banagher about 5pm, participants will gather in the New Snug in Hough’s pub for readings by, on or about the Brontës of Haworth and the Bells of Banagher. This will be an open mic format so now is your chance to have your speak. The readings will conclude about 6.30pm.
Some folks will then repair to Flynn’s restaurant for food. Please make your own booking to guarantee a place at a table at (057) 91 51312.
Proceedings will conclude with a recital by the Banagher Brontë Ensemble in Corrigan’s Corner Pub at 8pm (N.B. 8pm).
The recital will be followed by a monster auction night for the Banagher outdoor swimming pool, also in Corrigan’s Corner Pub.
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