Host of speakers to address Medieval Conference in Lorrha on Saturday, July 20.

Lorrha to host conference on Medieval era

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Lorrha & Dorrha Medieval Conference takes place on Saturday, July 20, at the Friar's Tavern, Lorrha (E45 V65). Registration is at 9.30am and the conference will be officially opened by Dr Christy Cunniffe.

We have a great line-up of speakers: David Broderick, who will give a lecture entitled, If Walls Could Talk, An Examination of Important Graffiti at Lackeen Castle; Dr Donncha MacGabhann, Scribal hands in Midland Manuscripts: the curious case of the MacRegol Gospels; Dr Joseph J Flahive, The St Gall Gospels: The Case for a Lorrha Origin; Conor McDonough, OP, St Peter Martyr: Who was he, and why did

they love him in Lorrha?; Christiaan Corlett, The Dominican Priory of St Peter Martyr, Lorrha - Thoughts on the Priory structure.

The conference will conclude with a walk and talk of the Dominican Priory, Lorrha, led by James Heenan.

Refreshments and dinner are included in the day's conference. Duration, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Admission: €30 - For booking options, email lorrhadorrhahis@gmail.com.

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