Launch of kells type trail this evening

Kells TypeTrail 2015,  'IMAGINE' will be launched on Thursday evening 25th June 2015 in The Church of Ireland, Church St, Kells, by Lindy Cooke, director, Hay Festival and the Hay Festival Kells.

Deirdre Gilsenan, will sing the John Lennon song 'Imagine' at the launch of this is the sixth year of the Kells Type Trail, which will see the word ‘IMAGINE’ appearing in various locations around the town. The Type Trail is a celebration of lettering as a modern art form. There will be an up to 25 type specific instillations the town of Kells. Each art work you will see different variations of this year’s chosen word, interpreted in a variety of art forms by artists and local community groups.
Deirdre is  a versatile singer from Moynalty, who trained under Mary Brennan at Dublin’s College of Music. Through a long series of tours in critically acclaimed singing groups & shows like Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, Deirdre has gained great respect on the international stage.

Cast by Michael Flately in the solo-singing role of Erin the Goddess,Deirdre performed extensively in the Americas, Africa and Europe for over ten years. Indeed, she has returned regularly to feature in the Lord of the Dance.

She toured the US and Ireland in 2006/2007 as soloist in the hit-show Celtic Woman. Their album topped the World Music Charts for over 45 weeks at that time, earning Deirdre a gold & platinum disc from EMI Manhattan.

Her performances have placed her on some of the world’s most prestigious stages like the Royal Albert Hall (London), Royal Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), O2 (Dublin & London), Carnegie Hall & Radio City Music Hall (New York).

The 2015 Type Trail will be launched at 7pm Thursday 25 June, in the Church of Ireland. Free entry. All are welcome. This event is sponsored by Meath County Council Arts Office.