Through the generosity of Catriona McHale and her family, OaC have been most fortunate to acquire the original manuscript of the first Map of Ireland, with places named in Irish. The map was produced by Catriona’s grand uncle, Tomás O hAodha, a poet and school teacher and native of Miltown Malbay and Padraig Ó hAichir, (Paddy Hehir) from Doonsallagh, Miltown Malbay . Major conservation work has been carried out on the map and the restored map will be launched at Áras OaC on 27th January 2012. Copies of Ó hAodha’s works together with some memorabilia of the Ó hAodha family will be on display also.
PROGRAMME
Friday 27th These events are open to OaC patrons only.
7.30pm Reception and launch of the restored map by Catriona McHale.
8.00 pm 'Putting the Irish Language on the Map: Tomás Ó hAodha in Context ' – a talk by Dr. Mathew Staunton.
Originally from Coolock in Dublin, Mathew Staunton is a printing historian currently living and working in Paris. He divides his time between research in Irish Studies and teaching at the Sorbonne and the National School of Decorative Arts.
The Ó hAodha maps and memorabilia will be on display for the duration of the weekend..
Saturday 28th - Open to the Public
The Ó hAodha maps and memorabilia will be on display from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
3:00 A video replay of Dr Stauntons talk 'Putting the Irish Language on the Map: Tomás Ó hAodha in Context' .
Sunday 29th - Open to the public
The Ó hAodha maps and memorabilia will be on display from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
3:00 pm 'Remembering Tomás Ó hAodha' – an informal session of music , song and poetry.
5:00 pm If required there will be a further video replay of Dr Stauntons talk 'Putting the Irish Language on the Map: Tomás Ó hAodha in Context' .
Oidhreacht an Chláir are grateful to the following for assistance:
Catriona and Dan McHale,
The Heritage Council,
Dr Mathew Staunton
Marie Boran of National University of Ireland, Galway,
Peter O Beirne, Clare Library,
Jimmy Mc Mahon,
Eoin O Ceallaigh,
Patrick Comber, Clohanebeg National School,
Cyril Jones,
Old Kilfarboy Soc.
Willie Clancy Summer School