La Principessa Elettra Marconi e Concetto La Malfa direttore di Italia Stampa (foto).

10am - Step Back in Time: A guided walk with noted archaeologist & historian, Michael Gibbons, along the original Marconi site. Mini-bus leaving from Market Square, Clifden
1pm - Lunchtime Lecture: “Setting the Scene- The flora & fauna of the Marconi site & of the Roundstone Bog Complex” by Ger O’ Donnell, Connemara National Park. Venue: Station House Theatre

6pm - Official Opening of Marconi Centenary Celebrations by Princess Elettra Marconi & Minister Eamonn O’Cuiv. Venue: Clifden Station House Hotel
8pm - Celine Byrne in concert. Ireland's No. 1 soprano, Celine Byrne is making her mark on both the operatic and concert stages throughout the world. Her appearances at the major concert houses of Ireland and abroad including Carnegie Hall, the National Concert Hall in Dublin, as well as the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, have been greeted with enthusiastic acclaim by her audiences. Performances on the international stage both as a competitor and as a soloist with several opera companies, have impressed critics and colleagues alike and have garnered praise as one the world's leading lyric soprano voices today. Celine has won the 2007 Maria Callas Grand Prix. Venue: Station House Theatre. Admission: €20.00
Saturday - 13th October
10am - Step Back in Time (See details under October 12^th listings)
1pm - Lunchtime Lecture: “Marconi-The Social Aspect The local aspect of the Marconi Station, background & people involved” by Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill. The eminent historian of Connemara, Kathleen has written numerous books on the region, the subjects of which include Clifden, Alexander Nimmo & Guglielmo Marconi. Venue: Clifden Station House Theatre.

2pm - Vintage Car Rally: Followed by an evening of entertainment and live music throughout the town & Italian–themed nights in local restaurants.

Sunday 14th October
10am - Step Back in Time (See details under October 12^th listings)
1pm - Lunchtime Lecture: “Marconi-The Engineering Marvel”- From light railway to massive masts, exploring the technology used. Paul Duffy, Galway County Council. Venue: Clifden Station House Theatre.
4pm - Launch of Princess Elettra’s book - Marconi, My Beloved: Followed by a multicultural musical treat, featuring Maria Laura Ronzoni from Italy & local musicians. Venue: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel.
Evening Entertainment: Live music throughout the town & Italian–themed nights in local restaurants.

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