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Education for Imagination – some of the events happening this year!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

EDUCATION FOR IMAGINATION! The theme for the second annual Laurence Gilson Summer School is ‘Education for Imagination!’ The school, held in Oldcastle, Co. Meath will run from Friday 10th May to Sunday 12th May.  Building on the success of last … Continue reading →

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First Laurence Gilson Summer School a success

Posted on June 7, 2012 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

The first Laurence Gilson Summer School was a great success and from the feedback we’ve had so far, enjoyed by all who attended. (Read the full report here: Report on Gilson Summer School 2012) In what may turn out to … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Laurence Gilson Summer School 2012

Posted on November 27, 2011 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

The Laurence Gilson Commmemoration Committee is pleased to announce the first Laurence Gilson Summer School which will take place in Oldcastle, Co. Meath from 25-27 May, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of Laurence Gilson this Summer School will have … Continue reading →

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Memories of the Gilson Endowed School

Posted on April 12, 2011 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

Many children in and around Oldcastle attended the Gilson Endowed School over its decades of existence. In the later years of the school, some moved on to complete their scondary education in Oldcastle’s post-primary school. That school celebrated its 50th … Continue reading →

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