THE HISTORY OF MODERN IRELAND Tyneside Irish Cultural Society(TICS) will be showing the acclaimed RTE documentary “Seven Ages: the Story of the Irish State” in the Irish Centre, Gallowgate NE1 4SG. The series is generally regarded as a unique source of evidence for the dramatic events that shaped Ireland in the twentieth century. This is largely because of the original archive of film to which the producers had access and the contributions of so many of the major players on…

Hosted by Trish Brady 8pm Free A general talk on the methods and sources used in researching Irish family history.

THE HISTORY OF MODERN IRELAND Tyneside Irish Cultural Society(TICS) will be showing the acclaimed RTE documentary “Seven Ages: the Story of the Irish State” in the Irish Centre, Gallowgate NE1 4SG. The series is generally regarded as a unique source of evidence for the dramatic events that shaped Ireland in the twentieth century. This is largely because of the original archive of film to which the producers had access and the contributions of so many of the major players on…

Doors open 7pm Concert 8pm Tommy Sands, County Down's singer, songwriter and social activist, has achieved something akin to legendary status in his own lifetime. From the pioneering tours with the highly influential Sands Family, playing Carnegie Hall to Moscow's Olympic Stadium, he has become one of Ireland's most powerful songwriters and enchanting performers. He enjoys celebrity status in many parts of the world, tempered by artistic integrity and the sorrow of personal tragedy in his war-torn homeland. Walking the…

A year of the Irish Cultural Society resident drama group ANTICS They will perform a showcase of their work including excerpts from past performances and examples of comedy, pantomime, melodrama and other genres. It's a free night so please come and support their work.

Do you have any questions about the impact leaving the EU will have on the Good Friday Agreement? How might we solve the problem of the UK-Irish border after Brexit? Or want to find out more about the current state of Brexit negotiations and what role the Republic of Ireland plays in it all? Join Paul Brannen, Labour MEP for the North East, alongside a panel of experts for a Q&A session, chaired by Bill Corcoran. Panellists include: - Dr…

7.30pm Free THE LYONS' ROAR A TALK BY NORTH EAST ACTRESS VIK KAY So you think you know about football? OK, who was the youngest ever player to score for England?  The history books will tell us that was Wayne Rooney (Everton) when, aged 17 years and 317 days, he scored in England's 2-1 victory over FYR Macedonia on September 6, 2003. The history books also tell us that the youngest-ever England international was Theo Walcott (Arsenal) when he appeared…