The Book of Lismore: An Introduction by Donald Brady

The Book of Lismore: An Introduction by Donald Brady will be launched in Lismore Castle this evening by County Waterford Mayor, Councillor Nora Flynn.

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Mr Brady's work is the first comprehensive overview of the manuscript ever produced, though the book has previously drawn the attention of Celtic scholars such as Douglas Hyde and Professor Brian O Cuiv.

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Also known as the Book of Mac Carthaigh Riabhach the manuscript was produced around 1480. It is an anthology of material gathered in Irish monasteries from the 6th-15th centuries. Written entirely in Irish it features Celtic folklore, European history and Irish poetry. The book, lost for years, was discovered concealed in the castle walls by workmen in 1814. Now restored it resides in Chatsworth House, the main residence of the Duke of Devonshire.

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Donald Brady, who recently retired as Waterford County Librarian, is editor of Hansard's History of Waterford and co-editor of The Famine in Waterford 1845-50. He has also published a guide to Waterford Writers and a new edition of Smith's History of Waterford.

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Below: visiting schoolchildren view The Book of Lismore replica on display in the exhibition galleries of Lismore Heritage Centre.

14th March: Devonshire Day at Lismore Castle

Sunday 14th March is Devonshire Day. Once a year Lismore Castle opens its gates and invites guests to a guided pre-view of its spring gardens and to cream tea served in the Pugin banqueting hall

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Tours of the grounds are conducted by Mr Christopher Tull, Head Gardener at the Castle. Devonshire Day visitors can then enjoy their complimentary visit to the exhibition galleries and the audio-visual Lismore Experience at Lismore Heritage Centre to marvel at the remarkable history in which the castle and town are steeped

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Devonshire Day comprises five sessions beginning at 11.30am, 12.40pm, 1.50pm, 3.00pm and 4.10pm respectively. Places are strictly limited and pre-booking is essential

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Tickets cost €20.00. A small number of family tickets (two adults and two children aged 10-15 years) are available for the 11.30am tour priced €50.00.

Those wishing to book tickets should contact the Heritage Centre on 058-54975 or Jan on 058-53365

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Devonshire Day is a fundraising event for the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing 10th-13th June 2010.

Stylish New Jewellery Now In Stock in the Craft Shop

An exciting new range of stylish jewellery from Enhance Accessories has just arrived in the Craft Shop. From chunky fashion beads to more classic silver pieces the collection boasts something to suit every taste and all at modest prices.

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The Tubridy Show Live from Lismore

The Tubridy Show broadcast live to the nation from the drawing room of Lismore Castle this morning.

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In high spirits after a restful evening in the care of the castle's butler, Dennis Nevin, Ryan breezed through a plethora of interviewees.

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Local authors Dervla Murphy, Anthony Summers and Ellen McCarthy discussed their craft while Donald Brady described the rich heritage of the locality that inspires his research and writing. Michelin star winning chef Martijn Kajuiter reduced Ryan to Lilliputian dimensions with his towering stature while Paul Whelan invited him to try his luck with a rod on the Blackwater any time. Dean Paul Draper and chemist Akram Hanna spoke of their fondness of Lismore as their adopted home place while Esther Barron of the renowned Barron's Bakery explained to Mr Tubridy that you hadn't really visited Cappoquin till you'd had a cappoquino!

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A priceless vase or two wavered ever so slightly as the show was played out by foot tapping jigs and reels by Tony Dunne, Liam Flanagan, John Joe O'Donovan and Ciara Flanagan all fine Booley House musicians as explained by Tom Hyland.

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If you missed the show it is available on the RTE website at http://www.rte.ie/radio1/thetubridyshow/

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Thanks to Ryan and all his team for their very enjoyable visit. They are welcome to return to Lismore to "slum it" anytime!

Ryan Tubridy Live from Lismore Castle

The Tubridy Show will be broadcast live from the drawing room of Lismore Castle on Tuesday 9th February.

Tune into RTE Radio 1 from 9 -10am to hear Ryan's usual mix of chat and entertainment with a local twist!