Venue : Bangor Carnegie Library
Illustrating the massive changes in women’s roles and rights in the period 1914-18 and their role in World War 1. Part of Ards Borough Council’s programme to commemorate the beginning of the First World War
Remembering 1916
A free public evening of debate on 1916, a year which witnessed two events that have profoundly shaped politics and commemoration in Ireland over the past century.
While the Easter Rising and the battle of the Somme are important historical events in their own right, their significance also lies in how they came to be understood as iconic moments in the emergence of the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. Hosted by History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, this Hedge School will explore how these events have been constructed, mythologised and contested over the past one hundred years. Our panel of experts will also consider how we should mark the upcoming centenary of both events. As with all History Ireland Hedge Schools, the audience will be encouraged to contribute to the debate.
Refreshments, and guided tours of the Ulster Museum’s 1916 artefacts in the new Modern History gallery, will be available from 6.15 p.m.
Booking Information
http://www.nmni.com/um/What-s-on/Events/Remembering-1916-History-Ireland-Hedge-School
LibrariesNI at Mellon Centre for Migration Studies
and Living Legacies 1914-1918.
West Ulster and World War 1
Libraries NI, Living Legacies 1914-18 and Live and Learn invite you to explore the stories of local doctors, nurses and volunteers during World War 1 at the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on Wednesday 25th March 2015 1.00pm - 4.00pm
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LibrariesNI at Newry City Library
and Living Legacies 1914-1918.
WW1 AND YOU
Objects, Memories, Resources
Libraries NI and Living Legacies 1914-18 invite you to explore the lives of your WW1 ancestors, and help to record and preserve their stories and memorabilia for the future. As part of an afternoon of talks and discussion on how the war affected everyday lives, the research team from the Centre will be on hand to give free information and advice on your WWI family heirlooms and memorabilia in personal collections. Free information and advice for budding family researchers from experts in family history.
So please do come and bring your WW1 objects and artefacts (photographs, letters, diaries etc.) to this event at Newry City Library.
Scanning and recording of memorabilia and stories throughout the afternoon.
Thursday 19th March 2015 12.30pm - 4.30pm
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QFT presents SHADOWS OF THE GREAT WAR: WORLD WAR ONE ON FILM
Film was in its infancy when the Great War broke out - however it too played its part in the war effort, recording and documenting the events of the conflict, relaying news back to those on the home front and keeping the population at home informed, as well as entertained.
Running over the next few months at the Ulster Museum, a season of films and talks will explore how the events and the legacy of the Great War have been depicted on film.
TALK: Wed 18 Mar, 1pm - Rediscovering GAA members who fought in the First World War
Due to the common identification of the Gaelic Athletic Association with the Irish separatist movement during 1916-21, the fact that many of the organisation's members fought and died in WW1 has been long obscured. This talk will explore this hidden history and tell the stories of the Ulster men who might be termed 'forgotten Volunteers'.
http://www.nmni.com/um/What-s-on/Events/WWW1-on-Film/Shadows-Of-The-Great-War--World-War-One-On-Film
QFT presents SHADOWS OF THE GREAT WAR: WORLD WAR ONE ON FILM
Film was in its infancy when the Great War broke out - however it too played its part in the war effort, recording and documenting the events of the conflict, relaying news back to those on the home front and keeping the population at home informed, as well as entertained.
Running over the next few months at the Ulster Museum, a season of films and talks will explore how the events and the legacy of the Great War have been depicted on film.
FILM: Sat 14 Mar, 1pm - The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Set in Ireland in the aftermath of WW1, Ken Loach's acclaimed drama follows two brothers (Cillian Murphy and Padraic Delaney) and their part in the fight for independence.
http://www.nmni.com/um/What-s-on/Events/WWW1-on-Film/Shadows-Of-The-Great-War--World-War-One-On-Film
Antrim and Down
Western Front Association Branch
Subject : 10th Irish Division
Speaker : Dr. Stephen Sandford, Queen's University Belfast
Venue : The Branch meets from 7pm to 8.45pm at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), 2 Titanic Boulevard, BELFAST, BT3 9HQ
Donation: We ask for £4 to help support our activities as we have no other source of income
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENTS AT NEWRY & MOURNE MUSEUM
On Sunday 8th March (2pm – 4pm) there will be a screening of a black and white film (PG) from 1939. The film will tell the story of Nurse Edith Cavell, who was executed for helping refugees and Prisoners of War escape from German-occupied Belgium during the First World War. The film screening will be preceded by a talk given by Dr Robert Whan, who will recount how Newry lady, Ada Bodart, assisted Cavell and almost suffered the same fate.
Event is FREE of charge and refreshments will be provided. They are open to men and women. As numbers are limited, and also for catering purposes, places must be pre-booked. For further information or to reserve a place please telephone 028 3031 3173 / 3182 or email robert.whan@newryandmourne.gov.uk.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENTS AT NEWRY & MOURNE MUSEUM
On Friday 6th March (10am – 4pm) there will be a mini-conference and period fashion show. In the morning various speakers will explore aspects of the role of Irish women in the First World War and the impact the war had on the lives of children. Topics to be covered include women and nationalism, women and unionism, women and the Easter Rising, women and suffrage, women as nurses, and women on the home front. In the afternoon, the period fashion show will give a glimpse into how women’s fashion changed from the late nineteenth century through to the aftermath of the First World War.
Event is FREE of charge and refreshments will be provided. They are open to men and women. As numbers are limited, and also for catering purposes, places must be pre-booked. For further information or to reserve a place please telephone 028 3031 3173 / 3182 or email robert.whan@newryandmourne.gov.uk.
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We're remembering a decade of key historical moments that shaped the history of Northern Ireland and Ireland a century ago.
The period from 1912 – 1922 witnessed some dramatic changes. Now, one hundred years on, we are taking time to explore some of the significant events in more detail.
This season we will look at the outbreak of World War I. At the time, Ireland faced a number of challenges following Britain’s entry into the war on the 4 August 1914.
Further details :- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/
The Banqueting Hall, Belfast City Hall
Come along to experience some of the political and cultural challenges that Belfast and the wider community encountered following Britain’s entry into World War I.
There will be a talk on the challenges faced by Unionism and Nationalism following the outbreak of WWI, interspersed by music, song and poetry from the era.
Former Lord Mayor, Tom Hartley and Philip Orr will speak on the challenges faced by Unionism and Nationalism following the outbreak of World War I and Britain’s subsequent entry into the battle.
With Home Rule for Ireland a distinct possibility and Unionisms opposition to Home Rule now well established, communities and individuals faced a series of choices regarding their attitudes towards the war.
Please reserve a place by calling 028 9027 0663 or emailing goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk
Further details :- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/
Presents
A Fierce Light Under Dark Skies
You are invited to a private viewing on
Thursday 5th March 2015 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Belfast Print Workshop Gallery
To mark the Centenary of the 1st World War, BPW members have produced a body of work to memorialise this historic event in our shared human history. Thematically, our members are portraying any concept linked to WW1, from poetry to propaganda posters, portraying life in the trenches, to depicting battle scenes. It will hopefully inspire, create debate and cause the viewer to reflect on how the past has altered the present and how art can help us contextualise conflict.
Jonathan Magee Gallery Manager
Belfast Print Workshop Gallery
Cotton Court, 30-42 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2ED
tel: 028 9023 0323
Living Legacies 1914-18 is attending this event
A Creative Centenaries Resources Fair will take place at Titanic Belfast on March 5th, exploring opportunities for those planning and organising events that explore our history and heritage.
Organised by Community Relations Council, Heritage Lottery Fund and the Nerve Centre, the conference is titled 'It's a long way to Dublin and the Somme: recovering forgotten histories, building the future'.
The event is aimed at a wide range of people including community and heritage groups, councils and good relations officers and arts and community organisations, among many others, who are organising commemorative events across Ireland in the coming years.
The day long, free to attend conference will give delegates the chance to hear from a range of projects and exhibitions, take part in engaging workshops, learn about funding opportunities and establish connections and partnerships with others.
While registering for the event, delegates will have the opportunity to choose workshops to attend in the morning and afternoon, including What is Commemoration?, Ethical and Shared Remembering or Creative Responses.
What is Commemoration?: This panel based workshop will explore issues such as the purpose you hope to achieve and the long term legacies attached to commemorative events within the Decade of Anniversaries and how this may impact on planning.
Ethical and Shared Remembering: This workshop will examine approaches to commemoration including inclusive and ethical remembering and how interpretations of history shape modern society.
Creative Responses: This workshop will look at artistic and creative approaches to commemorating and remembering events with the Decade of Anniversaries including theatre, poetry, music and more.
Admission to the Creative Centenaries Resources Fair is free and includes lunch.
