BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Columbanus, Bangor - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Columbanus, Bangor X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Columbanus, Bangor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20250519T142925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T115856Z UID:2903-1749290400-1749312000@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Columban Way Newcastle Walk DESCRIPTION:Postponed – owning to weather forecast for Saturday\n\n\n\nWe will find another date for this walk. \n\n\n\nNewcastle Looking Back to Slieve Donard\n\n\n\n\n\nA guided 5 mile walk from Newcastle following the coastline to Murlough Bay and on to Dundrum where we will have lunch. This will be followed by a visit to Dundrum Castle. \n\n\n\nView from Dundrum Castle south to the Mourne Mountains\n\n\n\nTravel either by public transport or car sharing. Further details to follow. URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columban-way-newcastle-walk/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20250519T143336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T155136Z UID:2905-1752224400-1752418800@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Columban's Day\, Co Carlow DESCRIPTION:Carlow proudly hosts the XXVI Columbanus Day celebration from July 11th to 13th\, 2025. This significant occasion honours St. Columbanus\, one of Ireland’s most influential early missionaries\, recognised for his contributions to the spiritual and cultural foundation of Europe. Columbanus was born in Carlow\, in the shadow of the Blackstairs Mountains.    carlow tourism WEBSITE\n\n\n\nThis annual European Event is being help in Ireland this year in Co. Carlow. See the link below for details. \n\n\n\n\nXXVI Columbanus Day\n\n\n\n\nIt is a 3 day event and will include walks\, talks and ecumenical services. \n\n\n\nThis is a three day event including walks\, talks\, cultural events and ecumenical services. The talks will include “Columbanus\, the Man from Myshall\,” delivered by former President Mary McAleese and a symposium on the theme of relationship between creation and spirituality. The walk will feature the first selection of the Irish Columban Way starting at a cairns on the slopes of Mount Leinster. \n\n\n\nThe cairn on Mount Leinster marking the start of the Irish Columban Way\n\n\n\nCar sharing will be organised for those attending from Friends of Columbanus Bangor. URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columbans-day-co-carlow/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20250825T164538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T180217Z UID:3004-1758376800-1758384000@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Columbanus Peace Walk 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Columbanus Bangor invite you to join them for a Peace Walk on Saturday\, the 20th September at 2:00 PM\, beginning at Helen’s Bay beach Car Park and following the Coastal Path to Bangor. \n\n\n\nThe route starts by the beach at Helen’s Bay\n\n\n\nThe walk will conclude at Bangor Abbey Parish Centre\, where light refreshments will be served and information will be shared about the Irish Columban Way\, a spiritual and cultural route inspired by St. Columbanus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome. However pre-registration is essential. \n\n\n\nRegistration fee is £ 5 / FoC members free. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email (so we can reply)\n \n \n Your message\n \n \nBy using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Your email address and message will only be used to inform you about this event or reply to queries. No information will be passed onto third parties URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columbanus-peace-walk-2025/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T085333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T171812Z UID:3100-1763809200-1763816400@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:The making of Ireland's manuscripts\, medieval and modern DESCRIPTION:Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 \n\n\n\nSPACE Theatre\, Castle Road\, Bangor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPádraig Ó Macháin\, Professor of Modern Irish at University College Cork\, will  examine the relics of a wonderful tradition of writing and craftsmanship by Irish monks ranging from Bangor to Cork from the 6th to the 19th century.  Previously\, as Professor at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies\, he founded the manuscript digitisation project\, Irish Script on Screen. \n\n\n\nIreland boosts a rich tradition of hand-made books that survive from the 6th to the 19th century.  In these books can be traced many aspects of the history of the island as well as the continuity of language\, literature and script over many centuries.  Today\, the manuscripts are kept in libraries in Ireland and throughout the world and form part of a heritage which\, through the digital age\, is only beginning to be fully appreciated. \n\n\n\nProfessor Ó Macháin was recently involved in a research project which was featured in the “Words on the Wave” exhibition at the National Museum Dublin. It included DNA analysis of early medieval vellum manuscripts to determine the origin of cattle that provided the skins for the parchment\, revealing the geographical source of the vellum used in Irish manuscripts housed in the St Gallen Library\, Switzerland.  This non-invasive research\, led by Trinity College Dublin\, used DNA from samples collected via a gentle eraser method to identify the genomes of the cattle\, confirming the origin of the materials used for these significant historical texts.   \n\n\n\nParking is available at SPACE theatre. \n\n\n\nOnline booking fees apply. Avoid the booking fee and buy direct through the Council Visitor Information Centres\, by phone or in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSPACE Theatre\, Castle Road\, Bangor \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/the-making-of-irelands-manuscripts-medieval-and-modern/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T092619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T172450Z UID:3105-1763820000-1763827200@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Calligraphy Workshop for Children DESCRIPTION:Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 \n\n\n\nBallyholme Parish Centre\, Groomsport Road\, Bangor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenowned calligrapher\, Jacquie Brachi\, will teach basic skills with pen and ink as practised by Bangor monks in the 6th century. \n\n\n\nCalligraphy is the art of beautiful and expressive handwriting\, using a pen\, brush\, or other instrument to create harmonious lettering. It differs from regular handwriting\, as it involves practicing fundamental strokes—such as upstrokes\, downstrokes\, and ovals—to form letters rather than just personal cursive. Originating from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein)\, calligraphy is a major art form in various cultures\, particularly in East Asia and the Middle East\, and is a distinct skill from the quick\, natural act of writing.   \n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for children between the ages of 11 and 16 years.  Participants will learn the basic skills of calligraphy and produce an age-appropriate piece of work that they can take home.  All materials supplied. \n\n\n\nParking is available in the Ballyholme Parish Centre car park  Alternatively\, there is limited parking in front of the church on the Groomsport Road. \n\n\n\nTicket sales will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 November. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation and Parking\n\n\n\nBallyholme Parish Centre\, Groomsport Road\, Bangor \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columbanus-festival-calligraphy-workshop-for-children/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T093041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T170201Z UID:3110-1763825400-1763829000@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Calligraphy Workshop for Adults DESCRIPTION:Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 \n\n\n\nBallyholme Parish Centre\, Groomsport Road\, Bangor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenowned calligrapher\, Jacquie Brachi\, will teach basic skills with pen and ink as practised by Bangor monks in the 6th century. \n\n\n\nCalligraphy is the art of beautiful and expressive handwriting\, using a pen\, brush\, or other instrument to create harmonious lettering. It differs from regular handwriting\, as it involves practicing fundamental strokes—such as upstrokes\, downstrokes\, and ovals—to form letters rather than just personal cursive. Originating from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein)\, calligraphy is a major art form in various cultures\, particularly in East Asia and the Middle East\, and is a distinct skill from the quick\, natural act of writing.   \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the basic skills of calligraphy and produce a piece of work that they can take home.  All materials supplied. \n\n\n\nParking is available in the Ballyholme Parish Centre car park  Alternatively\, there is limited parking in front of the church on the Groomsport Road. \n\n\n\nOnline booking fees apply. Avoid the booking fee and buy direct through Council Visitor Information Centres\, by phone or in person. \n\n\n\nTicket sales will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 November. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nBallyholme Parish Centre\, Groomsport Road\, Bangor \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/calligraphy-workshop-for-adults/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T095036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T170303Z UID:3115-1763839800-1763848800@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Bangor's Ghost: Place\, Words\, and Music DESCRIPTION:Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 \n\n\n\nBangor Abbey\, Abbey Street\, Bangor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAward winning singers and songwriters Rachel McCarthy and David Lennon\, along with the Bangor Ghost Collective\, present a uniquely curated evening of ancient words\, songs\, and music celebrating place. \n\n\n\nIn the mid-6th century\, Comgall established a monastery in Bangor where his prodigy\, Columbanus\, served as a priest and master of the school. Through the work of the monks who lived there\, Bangor became a very important and influential place for religion\, learning\, writing\, and art. This tradition has carried on through the centuries and Bangor has continued to be home to clergy\, writers\, scholars\, artists\, singers\, songwriters\, and musicians.  Through stories\, poetry\, music and song\, the Bangor’s Ghost collective will focus on some of Bangor’s famous sons and daughters. \n\n\n\nRachel McCarthy and David Lennon\n\n\n\nFree parking is available at the Bangor Abbey car park. \n\n\n\nFor more parking options visit Council Car Parks – Ards and North Down Borough Council \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by Open House Festival/The Court House\, Bangor. To book tickets for this event only\, please go to www.courthousebangor.com \n\n\n\nBooking fees may apply. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket sales will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 November. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation and Parking\n\n\n\nBangor Abbey\, Abbey Street\, BangorParking is available in the church car park and the nearby public car park \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/bangors-ghost-place-words-and-music/ LOCATION:Bangor Abbey Parish Centre\, 3 Newtownards Road\, Bangor\, Co. Down\, BT20 4JF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T095504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T121630Z UID:3123-1763904600-1763910000@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Columban Way Walk DESCRIPTION:Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 \n\n\n\nMeet at Bangor Bell Sculpture\, beside Bangor Abbey Parish car park\, Bangor\, BT20 4JF \n\n\n\nA selection of the smaller sculptures by Holger Lonze which mark out the Bell Walk\n\n\n\nThis popular half mile walk follows the Bangor Bell Trail from the Bangor Bell to the North Down Museum.  Local tour guides Brigid Watson and Barbara Boyle will tell the story of Columbanus’ journey from Bangor to Bobbio. \n\n\n\nAround 590\, Columbanus left Bangor with 12 disciples\, including Gall\, and sailed to Europe on a pilgrimage for Christ.  These men would go on to establish some of Europe’s most influential Christian centres in present day France\, Austria and Italy.  The walk will trace the footsteps of Columbanus from the time he left Bangor to Luxeuil-lesBains in France\, St Gallen in Switzerland\, Bregenz in Austria\, and Bobbio in Italy. After the walk\, participants will have time to explore the Columbanus heritage exhibition at North Down Museum.  If time permits\, walkers can retire to Café Cure beside the museum for a cup of tea or coffee. \n\n\n\nPlease wear appropriate clothing and footwear. \n\n\n\nIn the case of a bad weather forecast\, contact Brigid Watson on 07763 898 074. \n\n\n\nMeet as Fluctus Angelorum (Wave of Angels) by Holger Lonze\n\n\n\nTicket sales will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 November. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Point Location\n\n\n\nMeet at Bangor Bell\, beside Bangor Abbey Parish car park\, Bangor\, BT20 4JF \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columban-way-walk/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20251010T095649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T125953Z UID:3126-1763922600-1763926200@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:Columbanus United Church Service DESCRIPTION:St Columbanus Church of Ireland\, Ballyholme\, BangorA cross-community church service led by Canon Simon Doogan to commemorate the 1\,410 anniversary of Columbanus who died in Bobbio on 23 November 615. \n\n\n\n\n\nSt Columbanus\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Gall\n\n\n\n\n\nAll denominations are welcome to attend this special service to celebrate the legacy of Columbanus.  Representatives from local churches and schools will give readings and prayers. \n\n\n\nIf attending\, please bring a Christmas food gift or a grocery item which will be distributed to those in need through a local Foodbank. \n\n\n\nAfter the service\, the congregation will be invited for a cup of tea or coffee in the Ballyholme Parish Hall behind the church. \n\n\n\nParking is available on the Groomsport Road or at the church car park which can be accessed by Grove Park which is off the Donaghadee Road \n\n\n\nLocation and Parking\n\n\n\nSt Columbanus Church of Ireland\, Ballyholme\, BangorCar park off Grove Park accessed via Bellevue \n\n\n Google Map Plugin URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/columbanus-united-church-service/ LOCATION:Co Down END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260223T083000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183350 CREATED:20260220T120141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T120513Z UID:3396-1771830000-1771835400@friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk SUMMARY:AGM Monday 23 Febuary 2026 DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to the Friends of Columbanus Bangor Annual General Meeting which will take place on Monday 23 Febuary 2026 in Bangor City Presbyterian Church\, Main Streeet\, Bangor\, 7.00pm – 8.30pm. \n\n\n Google Map Plugin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting There URL:https://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/event/agm-monday-23-febuary-2026/ LOCATION:City Church Bangor\, Main Street\, Bangor\, Co Down\, BT20 4AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR