March 2019
The Oral History Network of Ireland – Midlands Regional Event
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…
Find out more »April 2019
Annual Conference of Westmeth Archaeological & Historical Society
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…
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Religion Landscapes and Settlements in Ireland
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents a lecture by Professor Kevin Whelan of Notre Dame University Light Refreshments will be Served All Welcome
Find out more »July 2019
Annual Outing to Kilmainham, Richmond Barracks & Collins Barracks
Annual Outing 2019 Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Bus Outing to Dublin, Sunday 29 July. Visiting Kilmainham Jail, Richmond Barracks and Collins Barracks. Leaving Fair Green Mullingar at 8.30 am. Fare 25 euro includes bus and entry. Booking with Betty Maguire Phone: 0872657341
Find out more »August 2019
Heritage Week Outing to Walshestown Barrows with Dr David Mc Guinness
Heritage week Outing this year will be to Walshestown Barrows Tour Prehistoric Barrows, Slanemore. Speaker Dr David McGuinness. Meeting at Walshestown RC church, on Saturday 24 August at 2.45 pm, finishing 4.15 pm Archaeologist Dr David McGuinness will lead a tour of the impressive prehistoric barrow cemetery at Slane More. A site which features in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Please dress for the outdoors. At Slanemore (Slemain Mide) about 5km west of Mullingar is a cemetery of six barrows or…
Find out more »September 2019
The Contribution of Irish Women During The Revolutionary Decade 1913-1923 by Professor Mary McAuliff, UCD.
A Lecture on the contribution of Irish Women during the revolutionary decade from 1913 to 1923 will be presented by Professor Mary McAuliffe of University College Dublin (UCD) Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Find out more »October 2019
The Michael Collins I Knew, by Nora Owen
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents THE MICHAEL COLLINS I KNEW by Nora Owen On wednesday 16th October 2019 at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. Refreshments will be served All are welcome
Find out more »The Why and The How of Oral History Research – Workshop by Adrian Roche
Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society will host an Oral History workshop in the Executive Lounge County Building Mullingar on Saturday 26 October next between 10am And 4pm The workshop will be facilitated by Adrian Roche from the Oral History Network of Ireland Adrian has wide experience of conducting oral history research publication and presentation This is an invaluable opportunity to learn the basics of gathering oral history source Material and conducting your own research This is a free event supported…
Find out more »Sean McGuinness Kilbeggan War of Independence Veteran
Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents a Lecture by Dr Philip McConway on Sean McGuinness Kilbeggan War of Independence Veteran Refreshments will be served All Are Welcome
Find out more »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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