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Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch

Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch

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Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch occurs on 28 October 2026 at Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda. J.P.R. Lyons presents a new book retracing William Wilde's 1849 journey along the rivers from source to sea. There is no charge for entry to this talk.

J.P.R. Lyons retraces William Wilde's 1849 epic journey following the rivers from source to sea in this new 514 page book.

Book Launch / Gallery Talk

Wednesday 28th October 11.30am-12.30pm

Join us for a special book launch by Drogheda-born writer J.P.R. Lyons where John retraces William Wilde's 1847 original tour along the Boyne and Blackwater, following the rivers' from source to sea, with John using a bicycle rather than a jaunting car.

He shares his discovery of what has been learned since Wilde's time, and what has remained the same. In it he covers some of the major monuments and sites of the region - Newgrange, Tara and Trim, and covers many lesser known but still extraordinary sites, and the fascinating people who lived or came there and the stories that often surround them.

With 514 pages and over 200 illustrations, this book can be bought (on arrival) for a discounted prices for €25 paperback and €40 for a hardcover copy.

Places are free to attend, snd tea. coffee will be served.

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Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:30.

Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch is held at Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda (36 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, A92 F7PH).

Entry to Wilde's Way-The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited - Launch is free.

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