If you can make it to this event (and can afford the fee), you are in for a
serious treat.

If you don't already know what the fuss about Tara is all about, here's your
chance to learn more than most.

Stiof

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PRESS RELEASE - THE GABHRA VALLEY SEMINAR
Muireann Ni Bhrolchain SAVETARA
087-9249510

“The Gabhra Valley through the Centuries to
2000 A.D.” will take place on Saturday 13 May 2006 in Lismullin Conference
Centre, Navan Co. Meath

Those who wondered why so many people objected to the decision of the
NRA to divert the route of the proposed M3 Motorway through the Gabhra
(Gowra) valley between the Hills of Tara and Skryne will be interested
in a seminar which looks at “The Gabhra Valley through the Centuries to
2000 AD”. This will be held in Lismullin Conference Centre on the N3 at
the foot of the Hill of Tara on Saturday 13 May beginning with
registration at 10.30 a.m. The venue is in the heart of the Valley and
this seminar will give people the opportunity to visit it and learn
about the national importance of the Valley in the history, heritage and
traditions of Ireland. The cut off at 2000 AD is chosen to exclude
discussion of the proposed route of the M3 motorway and to leave more
time to consider the rich heritage of the area.

In Session 1 on “Early Times” at 11.00 the Introduction will set the
scene and location. Stephen McCarron of NUI, Maynooth will deal with the
formation and natural geological features of the valley. Then Conor
Newman of NUI, Galway will consider the archaeological or man-made
features of the area and its relation to Tara. The importance of the
Gabhra valley in early Irish literature and legend will be described by
Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin of NUI, Maynooth

After lunch in Session 2 on “Historical Times” Edel Bhreathnach will
discuss the Gabhra Valley in early Irish history and the Tara of the
High Kings. The Gabhra Valley and the Anglo-Normans will be covered by
the Navan historian William Battersby from the foudation of the priory
at Lismullin down to recent times through the Cusack and Dillon
families. In session 3 on “Recent Times” some local historians will deal
with other stories and events in the Valley. Liam McCarthy of Garlow
cross will look at happenings in 1798 and items of interest in the lower
valley. Joan Gallagher of Rathfeigh will deal with the history and
features around Skryne and the upper valley.

The fee for the seminar, including lunch, refreshments and
documentation, is €50 and advanced booking is recommended to secure a place

Further information and booking places at the Lismullin Institute
Office. 44 Westland Row, Dublin 2 or on-line at Lismullin@... or
01 676 0731 or www.lismullin.org

The seminar is supported by the Heritage Council

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