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THE Friends of Coole and its partner organisations continue with the bian- nual series of cultural events at Coole Park this week.
These events are part of the Spring 2009 Cultural Programme at Coole Park, which is now in its second month. All events are free. The aim of the programme 1s to integrate arts, culture, heritage and education with a series of events for adults, young people and families.
On Thursday, February 12 from
8pm to 9pm, ‘A Stitch in Time’ will be presented by Loughrea Heritage Project. Joe Forde of Loughrea Her- itage Project will introduce this film, about the Dun Emer Guild. It tells of an extraordinary collaboration that produced an important native arts and crafts collection. It marked one of the high points of the Irish artistic renaissance.
Founded in Dundrum in 1902 by Evelyn Gleeson, with Susan and Elizabeth Yeats, the Dun Emer Guild, through the active involve- ment of WB Yeats, was employed by
Loughrea Cathedral to produce em- broidered Sodality Banners. Leading Irish artists such as Jack B. Yeats, Mary Cottenham Yeats, AE (George Russell), and American artist, Pame- la Colman Smith, provided designs for 24 banners featuring Irish saints, which were embroidered by Susan Yeats and her apprentices.
The heritage programme contin- ues on Monday nights from 8pm to 10pm, with the local history publica- tions course. This course provides participants with an introduction to local history and how to go about
producing a local history publica- tion.
Speakers include both local and na- tional experts in their fields, all hav- ing an in-depth knowledge of their subject.
It is intended to present best prac- tice in the production of a local his- tory publication for both individuals and community groups.
This is an action of Galway County Heritage Plan 2004-2008. Contact Coole Park if you have any queries as it may be possible to attend if there 1s not full attendance on the night.