Immrama festival to honour Lismore's Dervla Murphy in her own understated way
When Lismore Town Council proposed a civic reception for Dervla Murphy in 2003, she declined the honour, claiming 'an allergy to such occasions'. Picture: Ethel Crowley
Guest speakers at next month's Immrama festival of travel writing in Lismore will be asked to deliver a brief monologue in commemoration of Dervla Murphy prior to their own presentations.
Festival committee chairman Ed Lynch said: "Dervla personified the very spirit of Immrama and despite the short timescale, it is imperative we celebrate her influence at this sad time. Perhaps a storytelling gesture is most appropriate."
