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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250823T143000
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SUMMARY:Outing 2025 to Ballagh Famine Village
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nHeritage Week 2025 Outing to:\nBallagh Famine Village\, Rosemount\nWith Speakers Fr.Jimmy Murray\, O.Carm. & Seamus O’Brien\nOn Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 2:30pm 
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/outing-2025-to-ballagh-famine-village/
LOCATION:Ballagh Famine Village\, County Westmeath\, N37 WR52\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T180000
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SUMMARY:Boris Anrep's Mullingar Cathedral Mosaics Event
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic Artists Association Ireland\nPresents\nBoris Anrep’s Mullingar Cathedral Mosaics\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Hidden in Plain Sight: The Mullingar Mosaics and the Russian Artist Who Made Them’ \nStep into the luminous world of Mullingar Cathedral’s mosaics and discover the extraordinary story behind their creation. In this illustrated public lecture\, sociologist and biographer Anne Byrne draws from a newly uncovered cache of letters between two Irish bishops and the celebrated Russian mosaicist Boris Anrep to reveal the personal and political events behind these remarkable works of art. \n‘Using Lettering in Mosaic’ \nDiscover how to ceate natural flow\, spacing and consistency with mosaic lettering with glass and mosaic artist Vanessa Power. \nAgenda \n11 am: Vanessa Power \n12 pm: Anne Byrne \n1 pm: Lunch: Greville Arms Hotel \n2 pm Launch of MAAI’s new website \n3 pm: Visit to Boris Anrep mosaics in Mullingar Cathedral \nSpeakers \nProfessor Anne Byrne\, a sociologist\, biographer\, and researcher who works with photographs\, letters and diaries to explore what lies between the image and the word. She explores the cultural and intellectual ties between Ireland and the Bloomsbury group. \nVanessa Power\, whose’s background is in lettering and sign painting\, is the co-founder of Eirlume Studio that creates bespoke stained glass and lettering-based custom mosaics. \nThis event is funded by Design and Craft Council Ireland (DCCI) through their Guild\, Association\, Network or Society (GANS) Scheme. \nClick here for Tickets \nSaturday 30th August 2025 from 11:00am to 6:00pm in the Greville Arms Hotel Mullinger.\nThis is a free event\, All Welcome.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/boris-anreps-mullingar-cathedral-mosaics-event/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\, Commons\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20251013T165537Z
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SUMMARY:History Workshops 2025 - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nHistory Workshops 2025\nDoing Local Studies\n9:30 -11am Dr Janice Mann: Genealogy- the cornerstone of local studies. Approaches\, exemplars and sources with a focus on national and international repositories. \n11:30am – 1pm Gretta Connell: Tracing your Westmeath Ancestors with reference to sources available locally such as Griffiths Valuation\, Tithe Applotment Books\, Wills\, Census Returns\, Newspapers\, Diaries\, Registers as well as online sources. \n2pm – 4pm Dr Tom Hunt: Doing the history of your local sports club—approaches\, resources\, exemplars of best practice and publication. \n \n \nSaturday 4th October 2025 in The Greville Arms Hotel\, Mullingar. from 9:30am to 4:00pm \nThe workshops will be interactive with the focus on skill set acquisition.\nPlease bring your own Laptop. \nSupported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.\nAdm. Free. Contact obriains@gmail.com to register
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/history-workshops-2025-day-1/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20250912T194823Z
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SUMMARY:History Workshops 2025 - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nHistory Workshops 2025 \nDoing Local Studies\n9am -11am Seamus O’Brien: Bringing the Great Irish Famine in your local area to Book. Sources\, exemplars of best practice\, identifying Famine Landscapes and publication. \n\n11.30am -1:30pm Paul Gosling: Descriptive writing for Archaeology and Local Studies – composing\, role of illustrations\, and exemplars of best practice. \n \n \nSaturday 11th October 2025 in The Greville Arms Hotel\, Mullingar. from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nThe workshops will be interactive with the focus on skill set acquisition.\nPlease bring your own Laptop. \nSupported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.\nAdm. Free. Contact obriains@gmail.com to register
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/history-workshops-2025-day-2/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251022T213000
DTSTAMP:20251017T120546Z
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SUMMARY:How the Irish Free State Army won the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nHow the Irish Free State Army won the Civil War\nBy Dr Gareth Prendergast\nOn wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotels\, MullingarPark Hotel Mullingar.\nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served. \n \n 
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/how-the-irish-free-state-army-won-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251126T191500
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Iarmhi 2026 by Dr Paul Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nIarmhí 2026 – Journal of the Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society\nBy Dr Paul Hughes\nFollowed by\nA Lecture on “Its all about the Land by Dr Myles Dungan\nOn wednesday 26th November 2025 at 7.15pm in the Greville Arms Hotels\, MullingarPark Hotel Mullingar.\nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/book-launch-iarmhi-2026-by-dr-paul-hughes/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260125T093917Z
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SUMMARY:Dispatches from the debris fields\, an Illustrated Lecture by Michael Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nDispatches from the debris fields\nAn Illustrated Lecture\nBy Michael Stanley\nOn wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm \nin the Greville Arms Hotels\, MullingarPark Hotel Mullingar.\nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served. \n \n 
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/dispatches-from-the-debris-fields-an-illustrated-lecture-by-michael-stanley/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260213T120718Z
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SUMMARY:Monasticism in Early Medieval Ireland: Lectrure
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nMonasticism in Early Medieval Ireland:\n A Different Perspective\nBy Dr Edel Bhreathnach\nOn wednesday 25th February 2026 at 8pm\nin the Greville Arms Hotels\, MullingarPark Hotel Mullingar.\nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/monasticism-in-early-medieval-ireland-lectrure/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260213T121758Z
CREATED:20260213T121528Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Could there be another Tara in... Westmeath?
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nCould there be another Tara in…\nWESTMEATH?\nJoin us for this free workshop to help us to uncover the stories of Tevrin and its connections with the Hill of Tara.\nOn Thursday 5th March 2026 at 6pm\nMullingar Public Library\, Mullingar.\nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/workshop-could-there-be-another-tara-in-westmeath/
LOCATION:Mullingar Library\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260316T170143Z
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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Presents\nNinth Annual Conference\nOn Saturday 28th March 2026 9:00am to 3:30pm\nin the Greville Arms Hotels\, MullingarPark Hotel Mullingar.\nTickets are €40 each (incl. admission\, lunch\, tea or coffee and brochure) \nAll are Welcome\, Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/ninth-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183442Z
CREATED:20260613T091343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T183442Z
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SUMMARY:Famine Graveyard Commemoration Re-enactment
DESCRIPTION:Mullingar Famine Graveyard Committee Presents\nFamine Graveyard Commemoration\nSoup Kitchen Re-enactment\nOn Wednesday 24 June at 7.30pm\, the Mullingar Famine Graveyard Committee will hold its annual ecumenical commemoration in the Robinstown Famine burial ground.\n \nThis year marks the 180th anniversary of the first total failure of the potato crop in 1846 when in excess of three million people depended on this crop for their subsistence. \nTo cope with the subsequent food crisis Soup Kitchens were set up all over the country. This form of relief certainly saved many lives but it was also a humiliating experience for those who had to queue publicly with their food vessels\, bowls and billycans to receive their rations. \nSome of the so-called Famine Pots used to cook the soup survived in Westmeath and the planned re-enactment on Wednesday 24 June next will feature a unique example of one such Westmeath Famine Bowl. \nMusical accompaniment will be provided by Dick Hogan\, Eamon Battle Val Johnston and Enda Finnerty will give his rendition of Johnny Mc Evoys The Famine Song. There will also be a short ecumenical service followed by a talk on the Westmeath Soup Kitchens by historian Seamus O Brien. \nSupported by Westmeath County Council
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/famine-graveyard-commemoration-re-enactment/
LOCATION:Robinstown Famine Burial Ground\, Robinstown\, Co. Westmeath\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T200258Z
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SUMMARY:Mullingar Famine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society\nMullingar Famine Walk\nSaturday 22nd August\nThe worst year of the Famine in Mullingar was 1849. The total failure of the potato crop was followed by the arrival of Asiatic Cholera in 1849 necessitating the opening of a famine graveyard in Robinstown in 1849.  \nThis event comprises three segments: \n1. The Workhouse. We gather at the site of the old Workhouse which is almost completely extant. The history of this building and its role in relieving distress during the Famine will be reflected on.  \n2. The re-enaction of a Famine era funeral from the workhouse to the graveyard will comprise the Famine Walk which will include a replica of one the retractable coffins often used at this time.  \n3. At the graveyard we will process around the perimeter of the burial ground; this will be followed by a talk on the history of the graveyard.  \nFinally the Discovery Ireland archaeologists will give a preliminary report on their geophysical survey which will be carried out in the graveyard during the days previous to the Famine Walk. They will also describe the methodologies deployed and display the equipment utilised. Music and song associated with Famine times will accompany the activities of this remembrance day.  \nA commemorative booklet will be distributed to all attendees.  \nThis project is being supported by the Heritage Council Community Fund. The walk and talk will be facilitated by historian Seamus O Brien. Bishop Denis Nulty\, will also recall the first Famine Walk which took place here in 1994.  \nRefreshments will be served afterwards. \ncontact details obriains@icloud.com\n0872658138 \nSome parking available at the workhouse/ st marys care centre site on the Longford Road and more in the Lough Sheever Corporate Park nearby.
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/mullingar-famine-walk/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Hospital\, Longford Road\, Mullingar\, Co. Westmeath\, • N91N602\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T095609Z
CREATED:20260715T095239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T095609Z
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SUMMARY:History Workshop Local Studies under the Microscope - 3rd October
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society\nHistory Wokshops 2026\nLocal Studies under the Microscope\nSaturday 3rd October\n9.30 am – 11.30 am Dr John Feehan: Sources for the study of landscape and topography at local level. \n12 noon- 1pm Dr John Ennis- Poetry as a source for local studies \n2 pm – 4 pm Ann Murtagh- Weaving fact into fiction: using primary sources to write historical fiction\nThe workshops will be interactive with the focus on skill set acquisition  \nSupported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council  \nAdm free Contact obriains@gmail.com to register 
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/history-workshop-local-studies-under-the-microscope/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260715T095559Z
CREATED:20260715T095559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T095559Z
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SUMMARY:History Workshop Local Studies under the Microscope - 10th October
DESCRIPTION:Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society\nHistory Wokshops 2026\nLocal Studies under the Microscope\nSaturday 10th October\n9am – 11 am Dr Ciaran Mc Cabe – Social history approaches to Irish local studies \n11.15 am – 12.45pm Dr Mary Shine Thompson – Literature as a source for local studies \n1.30 pm – 3.30pm Paul Gosling- Using maps in local studies \n  \nThe workshops will be interactive with the focus on skill set acquisition  \nSupported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council \nAdm free Contact obriains@gmail.com to register 
URL:https://whahs.ie/event/history-workshop-local-studies-under-the-microscope-10th-october/
LOCATION:The Greville Arms Hotel\, Greville Arms Hotel\, Pearse St\,\, Mullingar\, Westmeath\, N91 X9RN\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society":MAILTO:info@whahs.ie
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