Tour Guide: John Reynolds, contributor to the Documentary “3 Days in summer”, a Documentary of the Life & Times of John McGahern

 Introduction to John McGahern’s Life

 Watch the DVD called “3 Days in Summer

 Trip to Aughawillan

 Homeplace Area of John McGahern
 Travel the Laneways & Walkways of John McGahern’s Childhood
 Visit the finalResting Placeof John McGahern – buried in Aughawillan

Trip to Cootehall
Taking in the Barracks at Cootehall where John’s Father was Sergeant – area for the inspiration & sad Memories of his first & better known Novel called “The Barracks”
( Lunch – Tea / Sandwiches )
Trip to Ballinamore / Mohill
Inspiration for John’s most famous Book – “Amongst Women” & TV Series - set largely in Ballinamore and Mohill

John’s main character “Moran” talked a lot about his Fair Days in these towns, enjoy a journey of identifiable places & faces of John Magahern;’s Past
A visit toLauraLake– area between Ballinamore & Mohill, ..Walk along the Shoreline of Laura Lake which was the inspiration for John’s book.-
That they may face the rising sun”

Return to Hotel for 4 Course Evening Meal in Rushes Restaurant