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Franciscans at 800

A Cultural & Historical Celebration in Ennis, County Clare, 15th - 17th May, 2009.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Celebrating 800 Years




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Ennis 800 Weekend

Friday 15th May:
  • 7pm Results of Children's Art Competition and Prize Giving in Áras an Chláir.
Saturday 16th May:
  • 10.30am: Walking Tour of Historical Ennis by Sonia Schorman, with special emphasis on Franciscan sites.
  • 2pm - 4pm: Historical talks in St Anthony's Hall in partnership with the Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Institute of UCD. The History and Ethos of the Irish Franciscans: Dr Edel Bhreathnach, Rev Dr Joseph MacMahon, Dr John McCafferty, & Dr Malgorzata Krasnodebska D'Aughton.
  • 7pm: Friars' Fleadh in the Friary Garden, Francis Street - A musical evening celebrating 800 years of tradition.
Sunday 17th May:
  • 12pm Festive Eucharist in the Friary, Francis Street, with Franciscan Provincial Fr Caoimhín Ó Laoide, Friary Choir and Ennis Brass Band.

The Clare Museum will host a special exhibition to commemorate 800 years of the Franciscan Order.

Children's Art Competition

Click here for details

Useful Links

  • Franciscans in Ireland
  • The Franciscan Experience
  • Ennis Fleadh Nua
  • Praying Nature with St Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Insitute
  • County Clare Events Guide
  • Clare Museum

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