Culture Night at St Patrick’s Church
Frank O'Connor is one of Ireland's literary giants of the 20th century. His short stories are world famous. And one of his best-known stories, "My First Confession" is set in St Patrick's Church.
Last year the pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir Dublin Hill, performed a specially written musical version of My First Confession as part of the school's 40th anniversary celebrations.
On Friday Sept 19th, the pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir will perform an abridged version of their show especially set in St Patrick’s. There will be two performances. The first will begin at 5.00pm and finish at 6.00pm. The second performance will begin at 7.00pm.
The performance will be preceded by a short talk on Frank O'Conner and his connections with St Patrick’s Church and surrounding area.
Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool
To mark the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool and the role of sculptor Seamus Murphy in its design, the following talk will take in the Church as part of the Blackpool Culture Trail on Culture Night Friday Sept 19th.
A Guided Visit to the Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool (1945).
Speaker: Aidan O'Shea.
This beautiful church was commissioned by industrialist William Dwyer, and designed by Cork sculptor Seamus Murphy RHA.
TIME: 5.30pm
