National Famine Commemoration 2009 Skibbereen 10th-17th May

A very full and interesting programme is on offer for the National Commemoration of the Famine in Skibbereen with everything from walks, music, theatre, visual art, historical talks, fairtrade exhibition and more. Something for everyone to enjoy and plenty to learn about our troubled history and culture. Least we forget the great famine was an event that shaped world history with over 1.5 million people dead and millions more leaving our nation seeking refuge in countries across the world.   I will be giving two talks/presentation myself during the week, one on climate change and its implications for world hungry in the 21st century and another on partnership for change and the innovative projects we are sponsoring around the world in developing countries.

To find out more contact: Skibberen Heritage Centre

Tel: 028-40900

eMail: info@skibbheritage.com