People, Place and the Knock Apparition – History Seminar
with Prof. Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Dr. Nollaig Ó Muraíle and Tom Neary
Using the recently installed ‘Knock miniature village model’ as the focal point, the seminar will explore all aspects of life in Ireland at the time of the Apparition in 1879, offering a fascinating insight into village life in Knock and the historical and social context of the Apparition.
The seminar will end with a visit to the Museum to view the model.
Venue: Knock House Hotel
10am–10.30 Coffee/Registration
10.30am –1pm Seminar
1pm – 2.15pm Lunch
2.15pm – 3.30pm viewing and discussion of village model at Museum
Fee: €10 or €30 (including lunch)