November 2019
Countess Markievicz by Patrick Quigley
Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Present centenary Lecture by Mr Patrick Quigley on Countess Markievicz Refreshment will be served all are welcome
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Book Launch
Westmeath Archaeoligical & Historical Society Invite you to a Book Launch by Melanie McQuade & Seamus O'Brien of "Begging Charity and Religion in Pre-Famine Ireland" by Dr Ciaran McCabe and "The Táin Route in counties Westmeath & Meath" by Paul Gosling All are Welcome & Refreshments will be served
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The Last Ice Age in Westmeath by Dr Robbie Meehan
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents THE LAST ICE AGE IN WESTMEATH by Dr. Robbie Meehan On wednesday 15th January 2020 at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. Refreshments will be served All are welcome
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The Medieval Parishes of Westmeath
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents The Medieval Parishes of Westmeath by Dr. Rory Masterson On wednesday 12th February 2020 at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. All are Welcome, Refreshments will be served.
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Send Them Home Sweating, A History of Irish Showbands
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Send Them Home Sweating" a History of Irish Showbands by Tony Browne On wednesday 11th March 2020 at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. All are Welcome, Refreshments will be served.
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Ann Murtagh explores creative approaches to historical research
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Exploring Creative Approaches to Historical Research" by Author - Ann Murtagh On wednesday 4th November 2020 at 8pm Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Click Link:- Zoom Online Lecture Local historian and children’s author Ann Murtagh will explore creative approaches to historical research. Her first historical novel The Sound of Freedom was based in Westmeath - Ann’s Lecture takes place…
Find out more »Dr Paul Hughes Examines the available sources for the War of Independence in Westmeath
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Examines the Available Sources for The War of Independence in County Westmeath" by Dr Paul Hughes On wednesday 11th November 2020 at 8pm Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Click Link:- Zoom Online Lecture
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Ruth Illingworth Reflects on Researching Women’s History in County Westmeath
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Researching Women's History in County Westmeath" by Author - Ruth Illingworth On wednesday 18th November 2020 at 8pm This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Click Link:- Zoom Online Lecture On November 18th well known Local Historian, Author and Tour Guide Ruth Illingworth will reflect on how to research women’s history in County Westmeath. Ruth is a published author and has…
Find out more »Gretta Connell Guides through researching your family tree with the focus on local sources
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Guides through researching your family tree with the focus on local sources" by Librarian / Author Gretta Connell On wednesday 25th November 2020 at 8pm This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Click Link:- Zoom Online Lecture Our final lecture takes place on Wednesday November 25th 2020 The speaker is well known librarian and author of the reference source of exploring…
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Book Launch: The Burning Tower by Author Patrick Casey
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents Book Launch "The Burning Tower" by Author Patrick J Casey On wednesday 16th December 2020 at 7.30pm This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Click Link:- Zoom Online Lecture This is an Exciting New Book on local landlord Sir Francis Hopkins A very interesting addition to the history of the Westmeath landlord class has just been published by Patrick J Casey…
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