Voices of the Showmen

The ISACS Network, in partnership with the Irish Showmen’s Guild, the University of Galway and Archives Ireland, are delighted to invite you to the launch of ‘Voices of the Showmen’ , as part of the National Heritage Week programme supported by the Heritage Council of Ireland.

Join us for the afternoon to learn about our work towards building an Irish Showmans Archive; preserving the stories, experiences, and contributions that this extraordinary community have made and continue to make across the Irish cultural and arts sector over the last two centuries and more.

Programme & Speakers:
> Opening words by Catriona Cannon, Head of Heritage Collections and Digitisation, University of Galway
> Welcome by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist, University of Galway
> ‘Towards an Irish Showmen’s Archive’ by David Duffy Proprietor & Ringmaster, Tom Duffy’s Circus & representative of the Irish Showmen’s Guild
> Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network- an Intro; by Lucy Medlycott Director, ISACS Network
> Dr. Barry Houlihan in conversation with Harry McFadden & Marion Daniels King

Refreshments will be served

All welcome