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Heritage Ireland

That Beats Banagher – a talk with James Scully

Price

Free of charge

Dates

24/08/2025 - 24/08/2025
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Location

Portumna Castle and Gardens

A man standing beside a cannon

James Scully will speak on his new co-written book 'That Beats Banagher'. James explores the Banagher phrase that dates back to 1787 and how history formed the saying which became a humorous expression of amazement used since all around the country, throughout Britain and across several continents.

FRee as part of Heritage Week events.
Booking required as places are limited.
Please email portumnacastle@opw.ie or phone 046 9422900

Contact

Portumna
Co. Galway
H53 YK27

090 974 1658 or 046 9422900

Getting Here

Portumna town – adjacent to Lough Derg, the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park.

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