Meath Archaeological and Historical Society Programme of Events - 2019
MONDAY, JANUARY 7 “The First Dáil, 1919, and its Impact”
- John Bruton (former Taoiseach).
Introduction by Noel French: “Eamon Duggan, first TD for South Meath”
Venue: St Nicholas Primary School, Longwood, Co. Meath - 8 pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Launch of Ríocht na Midhe 2019 – 7.30pm
By Dr Edel Bhreathnach (Patron),
followed by lecture – “The Ardagh Hoard: Discovery, Acquisition and Controversy”
by Raghnall Ó Floinn, former Director of the National Museum of Ireland.
Venue: Ardboyne Hotel, Navan
Reception and book fair – members and guests: 6.30-7.30pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Séamus Mac Gabhann Lecture -
“The Geography of the Mechanisation of Agriculture in Ireland in the 20th Century”
by Professor Jim Walsh (Maynooth University)
Venue: Trim Castle Hotel, Bective Suite - 8:00 pm
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
Annual General Meeting
followed by lecture - “The Boyne in Medieval Myth and Literature”
by Dr Clodagh Downey (NUIG)
Venue: Navan Library - 7pm*
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Guided walking tour of Ballivor and re-enactment of the taking of the RIC Barracks in 1919 -
Noel French, MCC, MAHS
Assemble at church in the middle of Ballivor at 3 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Annual excursion - details to be announced.
Organisers: Julitta Clancy and Fiona Ahern.
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SUNDAY, JULY 28
Guided tour and lecture on Girley Bog
by Dr Kate Flood (MAHS)
Assemble at Girley Bog - 3 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
“T. E. Lawrence – his career and Irish connections”
by Dr David Murphy
Venue: St John's Church, Main St., Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath - 3 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
“Tlachtga (Hill of Ward) and The Late Neolithic Landscape” -
by Dr Steve Davis (UCD)
Venue: Áras an Phobail, Ráth Chairn - 3 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
“The Life and Times of Napper Tandy”
by Brendan Matthews
Venue: GAA Hall, Stamullen - 3 pm
Contact: Tom French, Hon. Sec. – 087 4119633
Voluntary contributions are accepted at lectures and outings.