Past Events

Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents a lecture on The Evictions in Westmeath in the Nineteenth Century by Dr. Ciaran O'Reilly of Maynooth University Light refreshments will be available, All are welcome.

The Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) is holding a Midlands regional networking event in Mullingar later this month for those interested in the use of Oral History. The informal event will be held on Saturday 23rd March 2019 between 11am and 1pm in the Westmeath County Council Executive Lounge, Aras an Chontae, Mount St., Mullingar, N91FH4N. This free event is designed for OHNI members, as well as others engaged in or interested in oral history, to meet in an…

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…

Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents a lecture by Professor Kevin Whelan of Notre Dame University Light Refreshments will be Served All Welcome