For any one interested in the area. Please feel free to copy and post to any boards you feel may be interested. Guilderland High School social studies teacher to host free community workshop: The History and Culture of Ireland Have you ever wanted to learn more the history, literature, music, and dance of Ireland? Well, now is your chance! Sign up today for a four-session workshop, The History and Culture of Ireland, being presented this spring by Guilderland High School social studies teacher Matt Nelligan. Session dates and topics are as follows: Session 1: May 17, 2005 - Irish history, from the country's origin through the 1840's and the Great Irish Famine Session 2: May 24, 2005 - Irish history from 1840's through today. Guest speaker Paul Murray, former national chairman of Irish Northern Aid. Session 3: May 31, 2005 - Irish immigration to America. Guest speaker Joe Dolan, chairman of the Irish American Heritage Museum. Session 4: June 7, 2005 - Irish music, dance, and folklore. Numerous guests including the Farrell School of Irish Dance, storyteller Baribre McCarthy, and local musicians. Each session meets from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Guilderland High School, and attendees are asked to sign up for at least two sessions. For more information, or to register for the workshop, download The History and Culture of Ireland flyer (PDF file) or call Castilia Commisso at the Guilderland Central School District Office, 456-6200, ext. 3123. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com