The OPW are pleased to announce a one–day conference
‘The Norman Adventure in Leinster’
in memory of Dr. Billy Colfer
Saturday 9th March 2013
Registration* from 10am Sharp
The Motorhouse,
Farmleigh,
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8
Specialists in Norman History will speak about a variety of norman inflences in Leinster, followed by, a round the table discussion on ‘Protecting, developing and exploiting our medieval heritage’, chaired by Dr Edward Coleman.
- Dr. Linda Doran: ‘New Ross, a template for European town development’
- Mr. Coilín Ó Driscoill: ‘William and Isabel Marshal in Ireland’
- Dr Margaret Murphy: ‘Farming for the market. Agriculture in the Lordship of Leinster’
- Mr. Damian MacGarry: ‘The Port of New Ross – a Medieval and Early-modern Mercantile Hub.’
- Mr. Paolo Virtuani: ‘The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Leinster (XII – XIII Century).’
There is no fee for the conference
Lunch will be available to purchase on the day
Contact bevanodaly@gmail.com for booking and conference programme. Visit www.farmleigh.ie for directions.