Traveller tales to thrill at festival

TRAVEL writing is the main item on the agenda for next month’s Immrama Festival in Co Waterford but organisers yesterday announced a wider programme of events to include walking, kayaking, history, music, food and art.

Traveller tales to thrill at festival
Tue, 17 May, 2011 - 01:00
Conor Kane

A list of family-friendly items is on the menu for the festival in Lismore which runs from Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 12, aimed at having something of interest for all age groups.

Worldwide travel writers will be in Lismore throughout the weekend, enthralling audiences with tales of their travels including award-winners Conor O’Clery and Theo Dorgan, as well as Rolf Potts from the USA and Sara Wheeler, Alex von Tunzelmann, Anthony Sattin and William Blacker from Britain.

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