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Suaimhneas Centre 2023/2024 Program Launch…

The Suaimhneas Centre launches its Program for 2023/2024 on Saturday the 9th September at 11am.

We will be joined by a very special guest – Br. Richard Hendrick.

Br. Richard was thrust into the limelight when his poem ‘Lockdown’ went viral in the early days of the pandemic. He will speak about mindfulness, meditation and his recent publication:

Stillpoints – A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way

All are welcome to join us at :

The Suaimhneas Centre, Main Street, Clane

on

Saturday the 9th September 11am-1pm to hear Br. Richard, have a cuppa and find out all about what we will offer in 2023/2024.

For more information

e-mail: suaimhneascentre@gmail.com

or

call: 087-2466 892

Heritage Week in Clane

National Heritage Week is being held August 13-21st and local volunteers have arranged two free events in Clane…all welcome!

Hidden Gems and Forgotten People of Clane

Clane Local History Group will host a photographic exhibition entitled ‘Hidden Gems and Forgotten People of Clane’ in Clane Community Library courtesy of Mrs Jackie McCabe, Librarian. The exhibition can be viewed during library opening hours:

  • 13 August, 10am – 1pm
  • 16 August, 10am – 1pm
  • 16 August, 2pm – 8pm
  • 18 August, 2pm – 6pm
  • 20 August, 10am – 1pm

The Pale and Beyond

On Saturday August 20th at 3pm, Clane Community Council and Clane Local History Group have organised a stroll to the ramparts of the Pale and around the grounds of Clongowes Wood College. Former Clongowes teacher and local historian Brendan Cullen will give the talk on both the Pale and the early history of the castle as well as snippets of its later history and links to James Joyce.

The walk and talk starts at 3pm from the car park on the right hand side at the end of the Clongowes driveway.

All events are free and all are welcome – we hope to see you there!

Clane Local History Group and Clane Community Council supporting National Heritage Week.