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 Guglielmo Marconi (photo).
• International Royal Gala Ball
• Guided walks of the Marconi Station with acclaimed archaeologist & historian, Michael Gibbons
• Operatic concert by 2007 Maria Callas Grand Prix winner, Celine Byrne
• The Connemara launch of Princess Elettra’s book “Marconi - My Beloved”
• Lunchtime lecture series by noted Marconi historians
• Showings of Concetto LaMalfa’s 2007 film about Guglielmo Marconi’s impact on Connemara
• Exhibits from the Marconi Foundation in Bologna, Italy.
• Vintage Car Rally. A host of Italian, Canadian and Irish dignitaries and telecommunication industry leaders will be in attendance for the events. Clifden Town will be abuzz with music from Italy, Canada and Ireland throughout the week and local restaurants will become trattorias of Italian delicacies.The penultimate event marking the 100th anniversary of that first continent-connecting message will be a live broadcast linkup on the Marconi site by Connemara Community Radio with Glace Bay, as well as, wireless connections with Marconi stations around the world.A Commemorative Award Lunch will follow which will honour those who keep the memory of Marconi alive. For more information on the Marconi Centenary, contact Michele Hehir, Clifden Chamber of Commerce on 087-232-2451 or go to www.clifden.ie for details. The Marconi Centenary is supported by The Clifden Chamber of Commerce; Ireland West Tourism; the Marconi Foundation, Bologna, Italy; Duchas; Galway County Council; the Radio Officers Assn; and the OPW. Marconi CentenaryFriday 12th October – Wednesday 17th OctoberEvents Schedule  Princess Elettra Marconi in Connemara.
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 12th 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 12th 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. Monday - 15th October
10am - Step Back in Time (See details under October 12th listings)
1pm - Lunchtime Lecture: “The National Aspect of Marconi’s Work” by Michael Sexton. DSc MRI.; Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering in NUIC. Author of “Marconi- The Irish Connection”. Venue: Station House Theatre
10pm - Ceili Mor - A celebration of local talent , featuring renowned local musicians & set dancers. Venue: Alcock & Brown Hotel. Admission: €10.
Tuesday - 16th October
10am - Step Back in Time (See details under October 12th listings)
1pm - Lunchtime Lecture: “Marconi-The International Dimension”- Marconi’s background, his achievements world-wide. Speakers from the Marconi Foundation, Bologna, Italy. Venue: Station House Theatre.
8pm - International Royal Gala Ball: Musical Entertainment provided by the fabulous Dublin jazz & blues singer, Sharon Crosbie & her band, Lady & the Tramps- This band will get everyone moving! Venue: Clifden Station House Hotel. €100. For ticket reservation, please contact Michele Hehir on 087-232-2451. Wednesday - 17th October
11am- 100th Anniversary Commemoration at Marconi Station, Derrygimla Bog · Live linkup on Marconi site by Connemara Community Radio with Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Canada, marking 100yrs of the 1st commercial transatlantic message from Derrygimla, Clifden, Co. Galway. · Wireless connection with Marconi stations around the world. · Wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Merchant Navy Day, Sept 3rd. 2pm - Commemorative Award Lunch- Honouring those who keep the memory of Marconi alive. Venue: Marconi Restaurant, Foyle’s Hotel.
Exhibitions Marconi Exhibit at the Station House Museum including artefacts and memorabilia from the Marconi Foundation in Bologna, Italy. Photographs and Memorabilia of Marconi at the Clifden Library provided by the Galway County Library & the Clifden & Connemara Heritage Society. Please keep checking www.clifden.ie for updates or contact Michele Hehir on 087-232-2451
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