'Gathering 2013' call for Leixlip emigrees

A call for former residents of Leixlip to tell their personal stories has been made by a film company making an RTE documentary for next year's 'The Gathering 2013' event, writes Brian Byrne.

Though this isn't directly a Kilcullen story, local people here may well have Leixlip friends or contacts living abroad.

Animo Television will be filming in Leixlip at the end of August the resulting episode of which will form part of a six-part documentary series about event.

"The Gathering 2013 is about asking anyone who has Irish blood, a link to Ireland, or even just a love of our country, to join us for a series of amazing and diverse events throughout 2013," says producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoi. "These events will range from clan gatherings where people will discover their roots, to rugby clubs inviting foreign teams to their sevens tournament, and groups of international business colleagues conferencing in Ireland."

In this particular episode, the film company wants to include some personal stories about Irish people who left Leixlip and are now living abroad. "We would like to hear from local people if they have a friend or family member who emigrated from Leixlip at any time over the last 60 years. They may have lost touch or they may still be in regular contact."

If you can help, contact Cleona Ní Chrualaoi at cleona@animo.ie or telephone 087-3296776/01-6468244 before August 16.