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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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