The press launch of The Mayo Titanic Cultural Week takes place this evening, Friday March 9, at 6pm in Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Pontoon.
The Addergoole Titanic Society, Lahardane, is hosting The Mayo Titanic Cultural Week from the April 8 - 15, 2012, commemorating the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic and its relevance to Mayo, its people and Irish emigration.
The launch, hosted by The Pontoon Bridge Hotel and members of The Addergoole Titanic Society, will provide further information on the night. Representatives of Mayo County Council, Fáilte Ireland West, and Leader will speak on the night, while Paul Nolan, chairperson of The Addergoole Titanic Society, will speak on behalf of the society.