The Tom Dunn Society

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.
Carlingford Lough Yacht Club Admission £40, ticket only, Period dress


Sunday July 31st th / De Domhnaigh 31u Iúil

10. 30am Aifreann le Cor na nÓg,
Caisleán Ruairí
Church of St. Mary

"A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also
by the men it honours, the men it remembers. " John F. Kennedy

11. 30 am The Liberty Tree: In remembrance of Tom Dunn
A graveside tribute in prayer and music to mark the 213th
anniversary of the death of the patriot hedge schoolmaster.
Kilbroney Graveyard


Guests and Contributors 2011

Professor Tom, Collins, Tom McGurk, Tim Pat Coogan, Dr. Brian Feeney, Éamon Óg Ó Cuív,
Tom Kelly, Professor Denis Weaire, Rós Ní Dhubháin, Mickey Murphy, Anthony Russell,
Professor Muredach Dynan, Professor Ciarán Taaffe, David Hanna, Sarah Mills, Dr. Rory O’Hanlon, Dr. Eibhlis Farrell, John Orr, Donal O’Hanlon, Páidí Ó Dubháin,
An tAthair Clem MacManuis, Trinity College Vocal Ensemble.




Contact : Siubhán Ó Dubháin ( Summer School Director) 028 41738157
or odubhain@utvinternet.com