Achill Heinrich Böll Association.
  
Achill  Heinrich  Böll  Memorial  Weekend 
  
The Achill Heinrich  Böll  Association are organising a  Heinrich Böll
Memorial Weekend  which will take place on October 14th and 15th  2005  in
Dugort  village Achill Island Co Mayo.  This will be an annual event which
will focus on Heinrich Böll's writings in an Irish and European context.
The principle speakers are writer Hugo Hamilton, and Dr. Gisela Holfter
(University of Limerick).  There will be a first showing of the English
translation of the 1961 film 'Irland und seine Kinder' (Children of Eire)
written and presented by Heinrich Böll, as well as art exhibitions by
resident Artists. The weekend will also include guided walks in the
footsteps of Heinrich Böll and readings from his 'Irisches Tagebuch'
(Irish Journal).
  
Heinrich Böll was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature in 1972 and remains
an extremely important cultural figure in Germany and Europe.  His home in
Dugort Achill has been in use as a residency for writers since 1992. The
residency provides a secluded and private environment for writers, and
access for the resident island community to cultural and artistic events. It
also  builds on the existing tradition and reputation of Achill Island as a
place of inspiration for writers and artists, and serves as an appropriate
memorial to Heinrich Böll .  The continuing  writers residency  is funded by
Mayo County Council and The Arts Council of  Ireland.
 
Programme  October   14th  -  16th 2005. 
Friday 14th. 			
The Bervie  Guest House  Keel.
7.30pm	Welcome Reception. Registration for all events. 	Fee   EUR40.

8.30pm	Launch and viewing of German TV Film film 'Irland und seine Kinder'
(Children of Eire) written and presented by Heinrich  Böll.
 9.30pm	Lecture by Dr. Gisela Holfter.
Senior Lecturer German Department University of Limerick. 
Heinrich Böll and Ireland - love and controversy

This paper will look at new developments in research on Böll and Ireland,
particularly regarding his highly influential 'Irisches Tagebuch' (Irish
Journal). It will also look at his film 'Irland und seine Kinder' (Children
of Eire) and its reception in Ireland and Germany.
Western Light Gallery Keel.			
10.00am -5.00pm         		Exhibition of Paintings and Prints
by  René Böll.               (Each day)	Group exhibition of previous
residents at Böll cottage.  (A glass of wine will be served).
Saturday 15th.                     			
10.00am -5.00pm         Exhibition of Paintings and Prints by René Böll.
(A glass of wine will be served).
Group exhibition of previous residents at Böll cottage.
10.30 am. 	Guided Walks in footsteps of  Heinrich Böll with readings
from "Irish Journal".            
1.00 pm		Lunch. Achill Cliff  House Hotel Keel.
 2.00 - 5.00pm	Heinrich Böll Cottage. 
An opportunity for members of the public to visit the cottage, now a
residency for artists and writers.
Exhibition of art works by resident artist Martin Lersch from France
8.30pm	Cyril Gray Memorial Hall.  Dugort.
Lecture by Hugo Hamilton.
This lecture will focus on the impact of Böll's Irish Journal both in
Germany and in Ireland, as well as the influence that Ireland had on Böll
and generations of Germans who came to follow his footsteps.
Sunday  16th . 
11.00am	Guided Walks in Achill landscape familiarised  in the works of
Heinrich Böll. 	
1.00pm 	Lunch.  Grays Guest House Hotel 
End of Weekend Activities.
 
Booking;                www.achilltourism.com
Further  enquiries; 	John Mc Hugh,  ph; 098 43414.    email;
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 Achill  Heinrich  Böll  Association. Company  Reg; 351886.  CHY  No. 14895
 
Edward King  (Chairman).  John Mc Hugh .  Tom Mc Namara.  Margo Mc Nulty.
Sean Cannon . John Barret. John F. Dean. Ronan Halpin.  Sheila Mc Hugh.
Alexandra Van Hout.