2019 Summer School
In 2019 the Parnell Summer School will take place from 11-15 August at Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.
The Parnell Society acknowledge the support of
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
and Coillte Teoranta.
Booking/Fees
Fees Daily rate for attendance at the Summer School (including lunch) is €75.
Inclusive cost: €270 if paid in full before 1 August 2018, and €275 after that date. The inclusive fee covers all lectures and events, coffee and lunch (Monday to Thursday) and the Summer School Gala Dinner.
Register for the 2019 Summer School Now
Visitor Information
Accommodation: a variety of accommodation is available in the Avoca/Rathdrum area visit: http://www.discoverireland.ie/where-to-stay/
Venues: Avondale House and Conference Hall and the Woodenbridge Hotel, Avoca, the evening venue during the Summer School.
Public Transport: Trains and buses to Rathdrum. See irishrail.ie or buseireann.ie
Lectures begin each day at 10.00 a.m.
Lunch will be served from 12.30 – 2.30 p.m.
A variety of entertainment is provided, including guided tour and the Summer School Gala Dinner.
Previous Schools
Images from the 2016 Summer School
Images from the 2011 Summer School
Images from the 2010 Summer School
Images from the 2009 Summer School
The 2009 Parnell Summer School was the Society’s eighteenth annual Summer School. Images below feature some of the highlights of the week including:
The official unveiling of two commerative seats, dedicated to two former founding members of the Society – Marie Toibin and Mairin Lindsay, by US Ambassador, Dan Rooney;
Guest speakers including Dairmaid Ferriter UCD, Christy Cooney GAA President, Michael O’Muircheartaigh, Broadcaster, Robert Fitzpatrick – CEO Odyssey, Jennifer Kelly and Tom Hunt.
Launch of two books from UCD Press – Words of the Dead Chief (eds, Donal McCartney and Pauric Travers); and J.J. Horgan (ed.), From Parnell to Pearse, by Mr Martin Mansergh, T.D.
Plus a review of the on-going redevelopment of the ‘Big Shed’ by the OPW at Avondale House.
