To mark the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Literature being awarded to George Bernard Shaw in 1925, Parknasilla Resort and Spa is excited to launch an exhibition titled "George Bernard Shaw at Parknasilla - A Place Apart." The exhibition will open on March 28th.
To coincide with the exhibition opening, we invite you to join us for our George Bernard Shaw Celebration Weekend from March 28th to March 30th. Discover the story of one of the country’s most influential writers and immerse yourself in the retreat life that Shaw enjoyed during his frequent sojourns to Parknasilla in the1920s.
The G.B. Shaw Weekend program of events will include:
- An exhibition, "George Bernard Shaw at Parknasilla - A Place Apart."
- A creative writing workshop led by Professor Eoin Devereux, Director, Centre for The Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences, University of Limerick.
- A conversation with Dr. Paddy Malone exploring Shaw's writing of *St. Joan* while in residence at Parknasilla.
- Poetry Workshop titled George Bernard Shaw: A catalyst for poetry, jointly facilitated by Eileen Sheehan and John W. Sexton.
- An informative guided walk of the estate by our own Tim Buckley, a history enthusiast, reflecting on hotel life at Parknasilla in the 1920s.
- Marine Biologist Vincent Hyland will lead a guided walk reflecting on G B Shaw's love of Nature and the Sea.
- An evening of entertainment with Frances Kennedy, a renowned Kerry storyteller, after dinner on Friday.
- There will be a tribute to the great music of the 1920s on Saturday evening in the Doolittle Lounge.
Experience Two Nights Bed & Breakfast with One À La Carte Dinner in the Pygmalion Restaurant. Embrace our most amazing location along the Wild Atlantic Way. Saviour Two Nights in our Luxury Accommodation, Wake up to Spectacular Views and enjoy a wholesome Irish breakfast each morning, Treat yourself to Dinner in the Pygmalion Restaurant on One Evening of your choice.
Two Night Luxury Stay
Full Irish Breakfast each Morning
Three Course À La Carte Dinner with Tea and Coffee on One Evening in the Pygmalion Restaurant
Complimentary access to our Indoor Swimming Pool,Thermal Suite, Outdoor Infinity Pool and Fresh Water Vitality Pool
Discover our 500 acres of islands, inlets and hidden beaches. Play golf or tennis, take a swim in the sea or in the guaranteed warmth of our indoor heated pool. Take to the water and embark on a guided sea kayaking tour of the surrounding islands or reserve your private boat trip with Noel.
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