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Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:19 am
by jeney
Also this might be a good launch pad for effort to hold the Leonard Cohen bi-annual Event in Ireland in 2014
next Event is planned for Madison, Wisconsin in 2012.
Any takers to promote Ireland .....
Could someone explain what is the Leonard Cohen bi annual Event,? what is involved in organising this for Ireland ?. If planning a Sligo reunion for Cohenites in 2011, I suggest it be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend to coincide with the anniversary of the concerts.
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:02 pm
by carlowmike
Lissadell Plaque Fund:
The amount contributed to date , - 326 euro.
I met with Frank McGarry today,
because of the Leonard Cohen and the Lissadell connection he gave us a "special price" for the completed work.
I paid him 300 euro for the Plaque and stand,
Musicmania and myself will use the remaining balance on Monday next to purchase some shrubs in Altamont Gardens to plant in the "Cohen Corner" at Lissadell.
I think we can now close the Plaque Fund.
We have some pictures of the Plaque which I hope to reproduce on this thread tomorrow
along with details of the time for our intended get-together at Lissadell on Tuesday 21st Sept.
Thanks again to all who contributed to this,
a complete list of contributors will be circulated in the next week among all the donors.. 
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Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:41 pm
by carlowmike
Canadian Maple tree and Lissadell Plaque.
We have planned our little get-together to take place at noon on Tuesday 21st September at the Canadian Maple tree on the Concert Grounds at Lissadell.
Forum Members will be pleased to learn that Isobel Cassidy states that the tree is thriving in its new environs,
unfortunately Isobel, who is a family member of the owners of Lissadell House and who also acts as Estate manager, will be away all next week but a representative from the Lissadell Estate will join us.
All fans of Leonard Cohen are welcome to attend as we place the Lissadell Plaque in place to record the
great Concerts delivered by Leonard Cohen and his Band at Lissadell over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 2010 .
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:28 pm
by mutti
Ah but how I wish I could hop, skip and jump over the mountains and ocean to join you...
I'll be there in spirit and be thinking of all of you!
Sligo and Lissadell will forever be imprinted on my mind and in my heart for sure.
The images of seeing Leonard on stage with a big smile on his face looking at all of us
and Lissadell in the background and the sea beyond that...
Mutti/Leslie
Thanks Mick for taking on this most beautiful project...
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:55 pm
by musicmania
Really looking forward to this! Returning to honor Leonards concerts on his birthday is very special!
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:12 pm
by coolfadda
Any sign of that photo Mike.... dying to see it
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:43 pm
by carlowmike
by coolfadda ยป Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:12 pm
Any sign of that photo Mike.... dying to see it Any sign of that photo Mike.... dying to see it
I have now sent the picture to musicmania who will display it on this thread later today.
At present the Plaque rests on a stand,
later we hope to have it attached to a large granite boulder placed alongside the Canadian Maple tree in Lissadell .
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:42 pm
by musicmania
Sorry this is so late! Have had a crazy busy day (all good)! Doesn't it look great!
Thanks for all your hard work is making this come to pass Mick!
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:52 pm
by mwaldman
Gwen -
Thanks for posting the picture of the Plaque. I agree - it looks great!
And thank you Mick for all of your hard work to make this happen.
Wish I could join you on the 21st ....
Best,
Mike
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:24 pm
by carlowmike
jeney wrote: Could someone explain what is the Leonard Cohen bi annual Event,? what is involved in organising this for Ireland ?. If planning a Sligo reunion for Cohenites in 2011, I suggest it be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend to coincide with the anniversary of the concerts.
A short while ago "Dick" suggested to me that Ireland might be a good location for the Leonard Cohen Event in 2014,
any Member who can give information on what is involved in hosting this bi-annual Event please advise 
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Yes, jeney we might try for Sligo reunion during weekend of August Public Holiday in 2011,
let us see how many are interested and if Sligo / Lissadell is the best venue .
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:13 pm
by Maarten
Hi all,
just a quick reply... Although I haven't been checking this thread daily lately, I wanted to say thanks to Mike for all the hard work: much appreciated!
Looking forward to a reunion some day, the sooner the better!
All the best,
Maarten
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:53 pm
by musicmania
I'd be definately on for the reunion in Sligo! In the meantime I've been busy at work today creating this to bring with me to the gig in Katowice. I'm in the front row of the balcony and if I'm permitted I'll drape it across the front of it for Leonard & co to see. I'm also bringing it with me to Lissadell this week
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:01 pm
by MaryB
Musicmania - Gosh, what a great banner! Hope you are able to display it in Katowice!
Mick, you are continually exceeding expectations. The plaque is perfection. Thank you and all others involved in seeing this to fruition. May you have the most wonderful day celebrating!
Warmest regards,
Mary
(P.S. Please take plenty of pictures and post them here!)
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:52 pm
by musicmania
MaryB wrote:Musicmania - Gosh, what a great banner! Hope you are able to display it in Katowice!
Mick, you are continually exceeding expectations. The plaque is perfection. Thank you and all others involved in seeing this to fruition. May you have the most wonderful day celebrating!
Warmest regards,
Mary
(P.S. Please take plenty of pictures and post them here!)
Thanks Mary! Will most definately take loads of photos and post them here
Re: Sligo-Help for newbies.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:03 pm
by carlowmike
A while back jdhayes asked about flight connections to Las Vegas.
Our group have booked flights with Irish based TravelPath.ie ( Ph. 0818 313313 )
of all the travel sites we checked they have the best travel deals .