Hill of Tara Concert and Debate to mark the beginning of Heritage Week

dublin | history and heritage | event notice Tuesday August 12, 2008 16:12 by TaraWatch info at tarawatch dot org 087-132-3365

Debate: Should the Hill of Tara be declared a World Heritage Site?

In April 2008, the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, announced he intended to seek UNESCO status for Tara, despite the M3 motorway being built within the Tara complex. Does the M3 detract from Tara’s outstanding universal value? Is UNESCO status a bad idea anyway? Should UNESCO seek a re-routing of the M3 now? Please come along and participate in this debate, which will be followed by music and poetry by Melanie O’Reilly and Friends.

Heritage Week Debate/Concert Regarding Hill of Tara and M3 Motorway

Venue: United Arts Club. 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2

Date: Monday, 25 August 2008

Time: 6:00pm to 11.00pm

Fee: Suggested donation 10 Euro

DETAILS

Reception: 6:00-7:00pm

Debate: 7:00-9:00pm - ‘Should the Hill of Tara be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site?’

Music: 9:00-11.00pm - Melanie O’Reilly and friends.

Host: TaraWatch

CONTACT:

Call +353-(0)87-132-3365 or email info@tarawatch.org

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS - Council of Europe

Every year millions of Europeans visit historical monuments and sites throughout Europe on European Heritage Days. These are a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union in which over forty countries participate each year. The main aim of European Heritage Days are to promote awareness of our built, natural and cultural heritage and to promote Europe’s common cultural heritage.

MORE INFORMATION

United Arts Club, Dublin
http://www.dublinarts.com/

Google Maps - directions to Dublin Arts Club
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UT...embed

Council of Europe - European Heritage Days
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cultureheritage/Aware/EHD/defa...n.asp

Heritage Week
http://www.heritageweek.ie

Melanie O'Reilly
http://www.melanieoreilly.com/

Save Tara Petition - links to Minister's statement and other documents
http://www.savetarapetition.net