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How we can use maps to construct a visual image of past landscapes and cultures by Dr Paul Gosling
Online at ZOOMWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "How we can use maps to construct a visual image of past landscapes and cultures" by Dr Paul Gosling On wednesday 3rd November 2021 at 8pm This is an online event available on Zoom - see link below Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Click Link:- Zoom … Continue reading How we can use maps to construct a visual image of past landscapes and cultures by Dr Paul Gosling
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Pre-Launch Lecture on “Westmeath History and Society” by Prof. Willie Nolan
Online at ZOOMWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents Pre-Launch Lecture on "Westmeath History and Society" by Prof. Willie Nolan On wednesday 15th December 2021 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 Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society will … Continue reading Pre-Launch Lecture on “Westmeath History and Society” by Prof. Willie Nolan
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Launch of Major Book on History of County Westmeath
County Buildings, Mullingar Mount Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Westmeath: History and Society" interdisiplinary essays on the history of an Irish County. Edited by Historian Seamus O'Brien On Thursday next 24 March a major work on the history of Westmeath from pre-historic times up to the present day will be launched by Archbishop Dermot Farrell in the Atrium … Continue reading Launch of Major Book on History of County Westmeath
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Mullingar conference on the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1922
The Greville Arms Hotel Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St,, Mullingar, Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Mullingar conference on the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1922" On Saturday next 9 April the Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society will host their fifth annual conference in the Greville Arms Hotel. This daylong conference will commence at 10am and finish at 3.30 pm. The theme of the conference is the … Continue reading Mullingar conference on the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1922
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Formation of the Civic Guards in Westmeath in 1922 by Dr Paul Hughes
The Greville Arms Hotel Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St,, Mullingar, Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "Formation of the Civic Guards in Westmeath in 1922" by Dr Paul Hughes On Thursday 28th July 2022 at 7.30pm At The Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council The formation of an unarmed police force was a critical decision which ensured the … Continue reading Formation of the Civic Guards in Westmeath in 1922 by Dr Paul Hughes
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Tour of Bronze Age Site of Knockastia by Dr Paul Gosling
Bronze Age Sign N37 TK31 Rosemount, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological and Historical Society Presents "A Tour of the Impressive Bronze Age site of Knockastia" by Dr Paul Gosling On Saturday 13th August at 2.30pm Gather at 2pm beside bronze age sign in Rosemount. Supported by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Archaeologist, Dr Paul Gosling will lead a tour of the impressive Bronze … Continue reading Tour of Bronze Age Site of Knockastia by Dr Paul Gosling
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The handover of Dublin Castle – the symbolic birth of a nation by Dr John Gibney RIA
The Greville Arms Hotel Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St,, Mullingar, Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological & Historical Society In association with Westmeath County Council Decade of Centenaries Event "The handover of Dublin Castle - the birth of a nation" by Dr John Gibney On Wednesday 28th September at 8.00pm At The Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar Dr John Gibney ria is Assistant Editor with the Royal Irish Academy’s … Continue reading The handover of Dublin Castle – the symbolic birth of a nation by Dr John Gibney RIA
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Map Making Seminar with Dr Paul Gosling
County Buildings, Mullingar Mount Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents A Map Making Seminar with Dr Paul Gosling Acquiring the skills to create our own maps for Local Studies. Please bring your own laptop to enjoy the activities. On Saturday 8th October from 10.00am to 4.00pm In the conference room, County Buildings, Mullingar To Book your place on this … Continue reading Map Making Seminar with Dr Paul Gosling
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The assassination of Sir Henry Wilson MP – prelude to civil war by Ronan McGreevy
The Greville Arms Hotel Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St,, Mullingar, Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological & Historical Society In association with Westmeath County Council Decade of Centenaries Event "The assassination of Sir Henry Wilson MP - prelude to civil war" by Ronan McGreevy On Wednesday 26th October at 8.00pm At The Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar Ronan McGreevy is a journalist and videographer with The Irish Times. He … Continue reading The assassination of Sir Henry Wilson MP – prelude to civil war by Ronan McGreevy
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Burning the Big House – Understanding Civil War Conflagrations by Prof. Terence Dooley
The Greville Arms Hotel Greville Arms Hotel, Pearse St,, Mullingar, Westmeath, IrelandWestmeath Archaeological & Historical Society In association with Westmeath County Council Decade of Centenaries Event "Burning the Big House - Understanding Civil War Conflagrations" by Prof. Terence Dooley On Wednesday 23rd November at 8.00pm At The Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar Professor Terence Dooley, MA, PH.D. (NUI), H. DIP. ED. is Head of Department and … Continue reading Burning the Big House – Understanding Civil War Conflagrations by Prof. Terence Dooley
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