Lord of the Rings-Irish Mythology & JRR Tolkien -Thurs. 27 Nov.-Dr.Liam CAMPBELL

EVENT- Poster   ILLUSTRATED TALK:  The Influence of Irish Mythology on the Masterworks of JRR Tolkien -What was Tolkien’s knowledge of Irish mythology,  and to what extent may it have influenced his creative output ? Liam Campbell will discuss his latest research, on the influence of Irish Mythology on the creative imagination of JRR Tolkien, exploring the parallels in the masterworks such as The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion  See http://www.mythiclinks.com

SPEAKER: Dr. Liam CAMPBELL is Derry -based lecturer and scholar of English Literature, Language & Creative Writing, and has lectured in English literature  for the University of Ulster.  He is the author of “The Ecological Augury in the Works of JRR Tolkien”  [ INFO &  Book ]and has given many talks across Europe and America on Tolkien, ecocriticism and contemporary literature, including the Burren Tolkien Festival 2014 ].

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DATE – Thursday  27  Nov. 2014    TIME: register from 7.15pm, START 7.30pm

VENUE; United Arts Club, 3 Upper FITZWILLIAM St., Dublin 2 MAP ]

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The Celtic god LUG & St. COLMCILLE-Thurs. 30 Oct.-Dr.Brian LACEY

EVENT- Photos / Poster   ILLUSTRATED TALK: The god Lug and St Colmcille: competing beliefs in medieval Donegal  –The bright god Lug had his greatest victory – the death of the legendary Balar of the Evil Eye, at Samain in the early Irish tale of the Battle of Moytura.  Join us for this Halloween event, which was inspired by the Slí Cholmcille Conference in Gortahork last June, which included memorable tours of the area, Tullabegley medieval Church,  and Tory island, led by Brian Lacey!  See http://www.mythiclinks.com

SPEAKER: Dr. Brian LACEY   is an archaeologist, author, & the former CEO of the Discovery Programme, He has presented TV programmes on Colmcille for BBC & RTE.   His many books include : “Saint Columba: His Life and Legacy“, Book INFO; “Lug’s forgotten Donegal kingdom”  Book INFO; and  “Medieval and Monastic Derry“ Book INFO.  [ More PHOTOS & General Info. – see  St. Columba and Trail ]

DATE – Thursday  30 Oct. 2014    TIME: register from 7.15pm, START 7.30pm
VENUE; United Arts Club, 3 Upper FITZWILLIAM St., Dublin 2 MAP ]

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