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Articles
Articles on a general range of subjects associated with Brian Merriman, his work, or the Merriman Schools.
Introduction - An overview of the articles in this section, including locations of Merriman Schools and of articles being prepared.
Bunratty - This well‑known destination is located close to many of the places in which Brian Merriman spent his life.
Westport - A rare example of an Irish planned town, developed in a former stronghold of the O’Malley clan.
Dungarvan - This is the nearest town to Rinn Ua gCuanach, the most easterly Gaeltacht in Ireland.
Feakle - Brian Merriman lived for some time in this area and it was here that he composed the poem Cúirt an Mheán Oíche.
Glanmire - This area has honourable links with poetry, from Dámhscoil na Blarnan to the founding of INNTI.
Ennistymon - This is Brian Merriman’s birthplace, in which many Summer Schools have been held.
Lisdoonvarna - This West‑Clare town is famous for its Spa, matchmaking, and the location of many Summer Schools.
Sorcha Ní Ghuairim - Sorcha Ní Ghuairim excelled as a teacher, a lecturer and a journalist in the field of the Irish language but is best remembered as a great sean‑nós singer.