The Tom Dunn Society
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Tom Dunn 1736-1798 Hedge schoolmaster and patriot.
The Tom Dunn Scoil Samhraidh 2011
Cumann Thomáis Uí Dhuinn
Patrons: Mary McAleese, President of Ireland 1997-2011
& Senator Martin McAleese
Friday July 22nd / De hAoíne 22u Iúil
8.00pm The Brothers
A Night at the Opera with Tom & Páidí Ó Dubháin& guests
St. Bronach's GAC
Admission £10
Friday July 29th / De hAoíne 29u Iúil
7.00pm Turais
Guitar recital by Mickey Murphy
Convent Assembly Hall Admission £5 to both events
8.00pm Lecture Recital:
The Love Story of John Mitchel and Jenny Verner
as told by historian Anthony Russell with
Páidí Ó Dubháin (baritone), Eibhlis Farrell (violin), Donal O’Hanlon (baritone)
and David Hannah (pipes),
Convent Assembly Hall Admission £5
Saturday July 30th / De Sathairn 30u Iúil
2.00 p.m. Recital: Songs of 18th Century Ireland & Europe
Rós Ní Dhubháin soprano Eibhlis Farrell violin and Paidí Ó Dubháin baritone accompanied by Siubhán Ó Dubháin
Convent Assembly Hall Admission Free
3.00 p.m. The Paddy O’Hanlon Memorial Lecture:
The Legacy of the Hedge School
Professor Tom Collins , President, NUI Maynooth
Convent Assembly Hall Admission Free
3.45 p.m. Discussion: Education : A 21st Century Dilemma
Chaired by Professor Ciaran Taaffe
What can be learned from the 18th equivalent of our current difficulties?
Contributions from distinguished members of The Tom Dunn Society
Convent Assembly Hall Admission Free
7.30pm Dunn’s Night/ Oíche Uí Dhuinn
The annual re-enactment of the 1792 dinner at which Theobald Wolfe Tone was guest of honour.
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facebook.comIt is with great regret that the Tom Dunn Society has learned of the death of Dr. John Robb, an honorary member of the Society for over 25 years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Comrades! In August, from the 3rd to the 5th day, we will mark the death of Tom Dunn, Patriot and Hedgeschool Master at that old spot by the river, right well known to you and me. Take your pikes from the thatch, stiffen your jabots, shake out your petticoats and prepare to rally to the cry of ‘Liberté! Fraternité! Égalité!’ On behalf of the Directory, Pike Sergeant Fearon
Pikeman James Choorde ( alias Michael McArdle)with his new weapon, forged by Micky Mallon.
Bill Farrell’s reflective photo. Not much has changed here since Tom Dunn was alive.
The annual tribute to the memory of Tom Dunn will take place after 11.30 Mass on Sunday morning at the patriot's graveside in Kilbroney. Two of the books from the hedgeschool, handed down over the generations are temporarily placed on the grave, along with a wreath of wildflowers. Prayers, poetry and music also mark the occasion. In 1998, on the 200th anniversary of the United Irishmen, wreaths were laid on behalf of the President of Ireland, Patron of the Tom Dunn Society; on behalf of the Government of Ireland, by An tÁire, Éamon Ó Cuív TD, and on behalf of Newry and Mourne Council, by the Chair of the Council during the graveside ceremony. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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Dunn's Night 2017 will be held on Saturday August 5th in the Rostrevor Inn, for the first time. I believe it to be a safe house, and only those who have taken the Oath of the United Irishmen will be admitted. Sharpen your pikes and starch your jabots. Limited availability. Tickets will go on sale in May.
The Tom Dunn Society
On request. The Ballad of Tom Dunn.
The Tom Dunn Society
Áifeann Tomás Ó Duinn 7ú Lunasa 2016: 11.30 Prayers, poems and music by the patriot's last resting place in Kilbroney Graveyard after Mass.
Sunday August 7th 2016 Áifeann Tomás Ó Duinn: 11.30am Followed by prayers, readings and music at the patriot's last resting place in Kilbroney Graveyard.
There will be a meeting at 6.00 on Tuesday June 21st to discuss the erection of a permanent memorial to the patriot hedge schoolmaster in Rostrevor. All volunteers welcome. Meeting in Cloughmór inn
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