Kilteevan Community Centre was packed to capacity on Friday November 8th for the launch of A Sense of Place: Reflections on the Boglands of Kilteevan by Sr. Kathleen Glennon.

The audience was welcomed to The Gathering Event by Eileen Fahey Chairperson Kilteevan Community Development Group. Ms Fahey said that “throughout 2013, this small nation has rediscovered much of what is strong and meaningful in local communities. Given Ireland’s rich literary heritage, it is most appropriate that we are launching a book of reflections as part of The Gathering Ireland 2013.  We celebrate Kilteevan’s own weaver of words Sr Kathleen Glennon born and reared in Clooneskert. We are delighted, honoured and indeed very proud that Kathleen decided to launch this book in this historic room the heart of Kilteevan.  This event, is opening another chapter in the unique history of our small community .Sr Kathleeen Glennon reaches deep into the soul of Kilteevan and gives meaning and shape to what is around us” Ms Fahey concluded.

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