Events

Neolithic Ireland (4,000 - 2,500 BC), the first farmers, Newgrange and Ireland's megalithic tombs. Led by Don O'Meara.

A young person discovers the Beveridge Report. With an introduction from the producer and a post film discussion Sands Films presents THE MAN WITH THE PLAN A young person discovers the Beveridge Report: she questions…What happened? What is next? Starring Simon Callow as William Beveridge, With Sophie Jenkin, Mark Thomas, Alan Cox, Neil Gore, Neil […]

Francis Sheehy Skeffington (1878-1916)- Led by Tony Corcoran  Another with an aristocratic background, Frank Skeffington was not only a republican but also a pacifist, a feminist and a vegetarian! A poet and writer of the first biography of Michael Devilt (1908) he was murdered by crown forces. His widow, Hannah, continued campaigning until her death […]

Returning to Sunderland in October.

Bronze Age Ireland (2,500 - 500 BC), metal working, hillforts and ritual landscapes. Led by Don O'Meara.

Led by Isa Wilson from Newcastle City Learning via Connected Voice.

Returning to the Irish Centre for an evening of conversation and music.

 Eoin O’Duffy (1890-1944) -Led by Tony Corcoran.  Fought with the IRA in the war of independence in his native Co. Monaghan and rose to be a deputy to Michael Collins. Founder and commander of An Garda Síochána, he was dismissed by De Valera in 1933 and immediately organised the “Blueshirts”, Ireland’s authentic fascist party.

Iron Age Ireland (500 BC- AD 400), Celtic traditions, Ireland and the Romans. Led by Don O'Meara.

 Dorothy MacArdle (1889-1958)- Led by Tony Corcoran.  Daughter of a wealthy brewing family in Dundalk, she joined the republican movement and was a close friend and ally of “The Countess”. A feminist, journalist and novelist she devoted many years in the 1930’s to helping De Valera rewrite the Irish Constitution.

We are returning to St. Joseph's Gilesgate in November.

Early Medieval Ireland (400-1,170), early Christian Ireland, monasteries, Ireland and the Vikings. Led by Don O'Meara.