Nov
17
2:00 pm14:00

Storytelling Workshop - RESCHEDULED

Ceardlann Scéalaíochta - AR ATHLÓ
Storytelling Workshop - RESCHEDULED

A chairde,

Bhí an chéad cheardlann scéalaíochta eile le bheith ar siúl ar an 3ú Samhain idir 2:00-3:00in anseo san ionad Skainos. Tá an séisiún seo anois curtha ar athló. Cuirfear séisiún ar fáil ar an 17ú Samhain ina áit.

Our next storytelling workshop was supposed to take place on the 3rd of November between 2:00-3:00pm here in the Skainos centre. This session will no longer take place on that date - it has had to be rescheduled to the 17th of November.

Cuirfear an t-imeacht seo ar fáil SAOR IN AISCE!
The event is FREE OF CHARGE!

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Nov
1
to 30 Nov

IRISH SPEAKING SOLDIERS FROM EAST BELFAST IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR

  • Linen Hall Library belfast (map)
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EXHIBITION: 1ST NOVEMBER - 30TH NOVEMBER

With support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Cairde Turas (a sister project of Turas, the east Belfast Irish language organisation) researched Irish-speakers from east Belfast who enlisted to fight in the First World War.

This exhibition highlights the findings of the research. Over seventy soldiers were identified. They lived in the working class communities that evolved in east Belfast after the arrival of industry, and relied for work on the local shipyards and factories. They included family members, workmates, and Catholic and Protestant neighbours who fought alongside each other, mostly at the Somme.

They were drawn from all sides of the community and included some who had signed the Ulster Covenant. Three years before the war, in the census of 1911, all had said they were Irish speakers. The exhibition presents a snapshot of their lives before, during and in some cases after the war.

Exhibition: Irish Speaking Soldiers from East Belfast in the First World War - The Linen Hall, Belfast

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Aug
10
7:00 pm19:00

Seoladh Leabhair - Turas Soir Book Launch - Journey East

Wednesday, 10 August 2022 7:00 pm at the Skainos centre

Launch of Turas Soir/Journey East – a bilingual collection of short stories set in east Belfast and written by residents of the area. This is an event which will evoke memories of an east Belfast long forgotten. Extracts of the stories will be read on the evening and books will be on sale

Bígí linn a chairde! Fáilte roimh chách! | Join us! Everyone welcome!

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Feb
22
11:00 am11:00

Con O’Neill Bus Tour, February 22

The Conn O’Neill Bus Tour. Departs 11am from Skainos, 241 Newtownards Rd, Belfast. 
See his inauguration site. Visit the location in the Castlereagh Hills where his stronghold stood. Travel to his resting place. Tales of intrigue, power and the end of an old order. Tour guide is Brian Ervine. £11, including booking fee. Ticket link is here.

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Jan
25
11:00 am11:00

Con O’Neill Bus Tour, January 25 2020

The Conn O’Neill Bus Tour. Departs 11am from Skainos, 241 Newtownards Rd, Belfast. 
See his inauguration site. Visit the location in the Castlereagh Hills where his stronghold stood. Travel to his resting place. Tales of intrigue, power and the end of an old order. Tour guide is Brian Ervine. £11, including booking fee. Ticket link is here.

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