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Brief History of <strong>Durrow</strong> Heritage<br />
•585 - 597 - Foundation of St.Colmcille Monastery<br />
•<strong>9th</strong> Century High Cross<br />
•Site of 12th century Augustinian Priory<br />
•12th Century Motte - Hugh de Lacy<br />
•1<strong>7th</strong> Century Church<br />
•1829 -Extension <strong>Durrow</strong> Abbey House<br />
•1837 - New larger house built<br />
•1843 - Abbey House burned - Re-built<br />
•1923 - Abbey House burned again<br />
•1926 - House rebuilt as it is today<br />
•Site of composition of Book of <strong>Durrow</strong><br />
•2003 - <strong>Durrow</strong> Abbey House and 31 hectares<br />
purchased by the state<br />
The good news now is that the site,<br />
including the Church and High Cross,<br />
is open to the public all year round;<br />
10am - 4pm in winter and<br />
10am - 5pm the rest of the year.<br />
“Here angels shall enjoy my sacred cell,<br />
My sloe, my nut, my apple and my well”<br />
St.Colmcille<br />
Historic spot, how widely known<br />
In earthly days thy glory<br />
When Columbkille first raised the stone<br />
That tells a touching story.<br />
How pure the streams & flowers that spring<br />
From out thy verdant sod<br />
When fascinating mem’ries ching<br />
Where Saint and hero trod.<br />
Edward the Poet Egan<br />
Programme<br />
Friday 7 th <strong>June</strong><br />
<strong>Durrow</strong> Variety Concert<br />
Song, Dance, Story Telling, Poetry Reading,<br />
Drama Act and Music both Modern and Trad.<br />
Saturday 8 th <strong>June</strong><br />
Brief Illustrated History of <strong>Durrow</strong> 550AD<br />
to 2000AD, incorporating <strong>Durrow</strong> Abbey<br />
House, Cemetery, Church and School, Local<br />
Folklore, Farming, Music and Song.<br />
Tour of Cemetery.<br />
Exhibition of Art, Old Photographs<br />
and Local School Records.<br />
Also, General Introduction to Family History.<br />
Evening to conclude with Social Dancing.<br />
Brief History of the <strong>Pattern</strong> of <strong>Durrow</strong><br />
•First documented evidence of <strong>Pattern</strong> goes back to<br />
1463<br />
•It has flourished from 1880’s to this day and is now<br />
one of the few remaining patterns in Ireland<br />
WE INVITE YOU<br />
TO BE PART OF THIS GREAT<br />
TRADITION THIS YEAR.<br />
The community of <strong>Durrow</strong><br />
wish to share with you our great heritage.<br />
The following programme gives you the<br />
opportunity to relive your youth<br />
if formerly from <strong>Durrow</strong>, and if not,<br />
to be part of a great experience.<br />
Please send this brochure to your friends<br />
abroad or they can look us up on<br />
www.thegatheringireland.com<br />
and highlight Offaly.<br />
Also Google “ <strong>Durrow</strong> High Cross”<br />
Sunday 9 th <strong>June</strong><br />
<strong>Durrow</strong> Childrens First Communion Mass<br />
followed by <strong>Pattern</strong> Mass and Procession<br />
to St.Colmcille’s Well and<br />
<strong>9th</strong> Century High Cross.<br />
Performance by <strong>Durrow</strong> Church Choir<br />
The afternoon contains a full programme of<br />
Athletics, Football and fun events.
KILBEGGAN<br />
TO DUBLIN<br />
MAP OF DURROW SITES<br />
TO GALWAY<br />
<strong>Durrow</strong> N.S.<br />
Community Hall<br />
(Former National School)<br />
St.Colmcille’s<br />
R.C. Church<br />
Holy<br />
Well<br />
Entrance and Gate Lodge<br />
<strong>Durrow</strong><br />
Abbey<br />
House<br />
Old<br />
Church<br />
G.A.A.<br />
Pitch<br />
St. Columba’s Church<br />
(Former Church of Ireland)<br />
DURROW<br />
TULLAMORE<br />
TO TULLAMORE<br />
PATTERN FESTIVAL<br />
7 th - 9 th <strong>June</strong> 2013<br />
(Not to scale)
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