The sixth annual Heinrich Böll Memorial Weekend will take place on Achill Island from April 30 to May 2.
The official opening will be held by Dr Martin Mansergh, TD, Minister of State with responsibility for OPW and The Arts, at 7.30pm on April 30. Readings and lectures will be given by James Cruckshank, Hugo Hamilton, René Böll, Dr Gisela Holfter, Kathrin Schmidt, and John Banville.
On the Sunday morning a guided walk with archaeologist Eoin Halpin to Clare Island Abbey and other sites of interest on Clare Island will take place.
See www.heinrichboellcottage.com for registration form. Further details: 087 772 0192 or 086 232 5516. Email: [email protected]
