Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society

Hosts their

Fourth Annual Conference

THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE

Ireland & Westmeath in 1919

Welcome & Introductions

DR. CIARAN REILLY

The beginning of the end – a Midland Unionist Landllord in 1919.

DR. IDA MILNE

The impact of the Spanish Flu in Ireland & Westmeath in 1919.

RUTH ILLINGWORTH

Mullingar in 1919

DR. DES MARNANE

The Soloheadbeg Ambush: Where Tipperary Leads.

DR. ELAINE CALLINAN

The First Dail & constitutional politics in Westmeath.

DR. MEL FARRELL

The War of Independence in the Midlands.

Launch of Westmeath County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2019.

Adm: €20 (incl lunch, teas, coffees and brochure)