The medieval town of Kilmallock provides the atmospheric backdrop to SoulScapes, a series of talks which will be held during November and will feature contributions from an eclectic and respected line up of speakers, including John Lonergan, Dr Robyn Rowland, Helena Close and Diarmuid Lyng.
SoulScapes opens on November 8th in Friar’s Gate Theatre with an evening entitled ‘How to be Happy and Content’ with John Lonergan. John entered the prison service in 1968 and in the years that followed, he saw human nature at its worst – and often, unexpectedly, at its best. He developed a deep understanding both of human nature and of Irish society.
On the second evening, November 15th, Dr Robyn Rowland AO will present an insightful talk ‘Witness: In search of the whole life’. Robyn is an Irish-Australian citizen, visiting Ireland for thirty-four years, where she lives in Connemara. She has written twelve books, nine of poetry.
‘When There Are No Words’ with Helena Close will take place on Wednesday, 22nd November. Helena a native of Limerick, has published seven novels, four of which were co-written.
Finally, former Wexford hurling captain, public speaker, media personality and founder of Facebook Free February Diarmuid Lyng, will close the series with ‘Invoking Ireland’ on Wednesday, November, 29th. Tickets can be booked at Friar’s Gate Theatre 063-98727.
Full information is available on www.friarsgate.ie
