The lunchtime lecture in The Hunt Museum on December 2nd at 1pm is by Fr Seán Ó Duinn OSB, Glenstal Abbey, a renowned Celtic scholar, who will speak on ‘‘The Mystique of Christmas and the Winter Solstice’’. Before Christianity the Winter Solstice was held on the shortest day of the year, 21st December. The Druids would cut the mistletoe that grew on the oak tree and give it as a blessing. Oaks were seen as sacred and the winter fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months. Many of these customs are still followed today. They have been incorporated into the Christian and secular celebrations of Christmas. Fr Ó Duinn presents his material with a lightness of touch that makes it a joy to listen to him.
Speaker: Fr Seán Ó Duinn OSB, Glenstal Abbey
Admission FREE
6.30-8.30 pm
Join us for cocktails to herald in the Christmas season in the incomparable ambience of the Captain’s Room in The Hunt Museum. It’s the perfect place to meet for a chat and renew old acquaintances or to be introduced to new friends.
Tickets cost €25, and booking is essential for catering purposes.
If you are going on for dinner afterwards, don't forget to book your restaurant soon.
We look forward to meeting you there.
12 noon-5pm
Have you wondered if that vase in your attic is a priceless antique, or just a worthless piece of junk?
Why not find out at the Hunt Museum on Sunday 25 January 2009. Experts from the Irish Antique Dealers Association will be on hand in the Museum, to give valuations on all the items you have been wanting to know about. Among the experts are the two presenters of the RTÉ programme ‘The Dealers', Niall Mullen and George Stacpoole.
The experts will look at items such as Silver, Glass, Porcelain, Clocks, Jewellery, Pictures, Prints, Books, Coins, Medals, Metalwork and furniture. In fact, they will look at anything you might be curious about and will give an expert opinion and valuation. If the item is too big to transport then bring along a photograph.
Entry is €10, which covers up to 5 items and profits raised will go to The Hunt Museum.
So search your cupboards and attics for those undiscovered treasures that you want to know more about and have ignored until now. Bring them along to the Hunt Museum on 25 January from 12 noon to 5pm and have them valued.
You could go home with more than you thought!
Listen to John de Vere White, in his inimitable style as after dinner speaker, give a talk entitled ‘Creating an Informed Art Collection’.
A unique opportunity to acquire significant works by leading Irish artists will follow. For art lovers and collectors in Ireland this is an opportunity not to be missed. The proceeds from this event will support the Museum’s work with disadvantaged communities in the Mid West. Through its exhibitions programme, the Museum makes cultural resources available to children in the Region.
Telephone bidding will also be in place on the night.
Participating Artists: John Shinnors, Louis le Brocquy, Blaise Smith, Tom Climent, Jane O’Malley, Pauline Bewick, Thomas Ryan RHA, Robert Ryan, Martin Finnin.
Tickets are now available for this event from the Friends Office on 061-312960 or by email friends@huntmuseum.com. Tables of ten are €1,250 or individual tickets are €125.00 per ticket.
The Castletroy Park Hotel has a special rate available for those attending the Black Tie Dinner. Please contact The Castletroy Park Hotel directly to avail of this offer - tel. 061-335566.
Lake Garda & the Art of Northern Italy
For a full brochure and booking form for this trip please contact Máiread at the Friends' Office.
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