Galway Centenary Conversations: War & Revolution Roadshow
The Old Tuam Society is delighted to announce its participation in a county wide initiative remembering the independence struggle in Co. Galway.
This summer will
see a series of free public history events around the County organised by NUI
Galway, GMIT, local history societies and Galway County Council as part of its
Decade of Commemoration strategy (2013-23). Galway Centenary Conversations:
War & Revolution Roadshow will take place in Tuam, Craughwell,
Clifden, Portumna, Skehana and Athenry throughout June and July. Each event is
free and all are welcome.
The talks will
feature an array of local and national historians discussing key events,
personalities and developments during the independence struggle in Galway. Topics
to be examined include the aftermath of the 1916 Rebellion; the conscription
crisis; the 1918 General Election; the War of Independence; Cumann na mBan and
the Galway Volunteers.
Family history
and memorabilia
The series is
also a chance for the public to offer their family reminiscences of the period
and discuss the involvement of local communities and families. National experts
will be available to offer advice or support to budding researchers and
encourage people to bring along material from their own family’s involvement or
any relevant letters, memorabilia.
Tuam Library
The series kicks
off in Tuam Library on Wednesday 14 June where the Old Tuam Society will host
an event focusing on the 1918 General Election in North Galway. The event
begins at 8 pm and features Dr Conor McNamara and Dr Martin O’Donoghue of NUI
Galway.
Where and When:
·
Wednesday 14 June 8pm
Tuam Library
·
Tuesday 20 June 8pm
Craughwell Hall
·
Wednesday 28 June 8pm
Clifden Station House Theatre
·
Wednesday 5 July 8pm
Portumna Workhouse Centre
·
Wednesday 12 July 8pm Screene’s
Lounge, Skehana
·
Wednesday 19 July 8pm
Athenry Community Centre
Further details:
Contact Conor McNamara, NUI Galway: conor.mcnamara@nuigalway.ie
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