Charlotte Brontë’s Kilkee Honeymoon commemorates the time Charlotte, and her husband Arthur, spent in Kilkee in July 1854

Brought to you by Kilkee Civic Trust

Programme of events:

  • The Festival MC is Yvonne McGann
  • Early arrival is advised as the events are not ticketed and admission is on a first come, first served basis

Friday, 15th September

7:30 pm Official Opening Dr Ivana Bacik TD

8:00 pm Talk by Dr Michael O’Dowd

  • Charlotte Brontë – An Irish Odyssey
  • Q & A

Later: Join us for light refreshments in the foyer at Cultúrlann Sweeney

Saturday, 16th September

11:00 am Heritage Walk led by John Williams

  • Walking in the footsteps of Charlotte & Arthur

2:30 pm Talk by James Scully

  • Arthur Bell Nicholls, (c.1819 – 1906)

Husband of Charlotte Brontë and Citizen of Banagher.

  • Q & A

3:45 pm Musical presentation by The Gúnas

  • Rhoda Clery – Musical Director
  • Anne Cullen – Accompanist

4:15 pm Join us for light refreshments in the foyer at Cultúrlann Sweeney

4:45 pm Talk by Joanne Wilcock

  • Through the Eyes of a New Bride on Her Honeymoon

Charlotte B. Nicholls (née Brontë)

  • Q & A

6:00 pm Official Closing

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