Blackwater Valley, Ireland

Robert Boyle Summer School

The Summer School is a celebration of the life, works and legacy of Robert Boyle, the “Father of Modern Chemistry” and native of Lismore. Starting on July 15 with an evening BBQ and continuing over four days with talks, walks and discussion, the school is a place where scientists and non-scientists can meet and discuss matters relating to our modern world. This year is particularly significant as it’s the 350th anniversary of "Boyle's Law”. It also coincides with the finale of Europe’s largest science conference, ESOF, in Dublin.

World-leading Boyle scholars taking to the stage include Michael Hunter (Birbeck College London), Lawrence Principe (Johns Hopkins University), Michelle DiMeo (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Keith Moore (Royal Society Librarian). Well known scientists such as Jonathan Ashmore FRS and Ingrid Hook will also be in attendance.

Other highlights include a costumed recreation of Boyle's most famous experiments, a guided tour of the castle gardens, a visit to St. Carthage’s Cathedral, a walk in the Blackwater Valley and a coach tour of the surrounding countryside.

Robert Boyle, Lismore Castle, July 15-18, 2012

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Avondhu Heritage Archive is a repository for all information relative to the history and heritage of the Avondhu. The Avondhu can be best described as the Munster's Blackwater river system. It includes the rivers Bride, Awbeg, Araglin, Funshion and of course the Blackwater itself.
Audio-visual information on the following Eccleasiastical Sites
 Aghern,  Ardnageehy (old),  Atha Cross,  Ballyclough,  Ballydeloughy,  Ballyhooly,  Ballyhooly, Ballyhooly Conva,  Ballynoe,  Ballynoe Corrin,  Baunnanooneeny,  Boherash,  Brigown,  Britway,  Carrigdownane,  Carrignavar,  Castlelyons Abbey,  Ceall Danain, Christchurch,  Cill Cromglaisi,  Clondulane,  Coole,  Coole Abbey,  Coolroe,  Curraglass,  Derryvillane,  Doonpeter,  Doonpeter,  Dunbulloge,  Dunmahon,  Dysert, Farahy,  Fermoy Abbey,  Glanworth,  Glenville,  Gortroe,  Kilcoghlan,  Kilcrumper,  Kildinan,  Kildorrery,  Kildrum,  Kilgullane,  Kill St. Anne,  Killacluig, Killakane,  Killally,  Killamurren,  Killaspugmullane,  Killathy,  Killee,  Killeenemer,  Killshanahan Abbey,  Kilmaculla,  Kilmagnier,  Kilmore,  Kilphelan,  Kilquane, Kilshanahan,  Kilworth,  Kingston College,  Knockmourne Abbey,  Knockmourne Curaheen,  Labbamologga,  Leitrim,  Litter Castlehyde,  Macroney,  Marshalstown, Mogeely,  Mourneabbey,  Nathlash,  Rathcormack,  St. George Mitchelstorn,  St. Peter Ballinterry,  Templeboden,  Templemichael,  Templevalley,  Watergrasshill, Whitechurch,  Whitechurch,  See Sites

Contact information and brief description on the following Accommodation Providers Abbeyville House, Annesgrove Gatelodge, Ballinwillin House, Ballyvolane House, Blackwater Valley Caravan and Camping, Coolacunna, Croughmore Thatched Cottage, FIRGROVE HOTEL, Grand Hotel, Harkaway Cottages, Mountain View, Old Train House, Palm Lodge, Riversdale, Riverside, Throughstone Self-Catering Coach House, Trien, Virginia House,  See Sites

Download information and brief description on the following Archaeological Sites Ballyoran Bog, Gortore 1B,  See Sites