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The Early Ferriters

Thursday, April 12 9:45 - 11:45 am at The Blasket Centre

Paul McCotter:  The Ferriters of Kerry.  This will be a presentation about who the early Ferriters were and where they came from and who they became.

Geroge Ferriter:  Piaras Feiritear--Fact and Fancy.  This talk will separate out and review the facts and the legends of the poet and rebel hero, Piaras Feiritear. 

This session will consist of two talks that explore the basis for a 'Ferriter Legacy'.  These talks will be followed by a question and answer session from the audience. 

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2012 Gathering Sessions

• Wednesday

• Registration
• Dinner and Lore

• Thursday

• An Irish and American Welcome
• The Early Ferriters
• Settlement on the Blaskets with Reference to the Ferriters
• The Poetry of Piaras Ferriter
• Castle Walks Day One
• Thursday Craic Night

• Friday

• Finding Irish Roots Under American Trees
• Irish American Ferriters
• Keynote Address
• Castle Walks Day Two
• Ferriter Art Expo

• Saturday

• Final Gathering and Walk