Meath Archaeological and Historical Society
Programme of Events - 2018
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Launch of Ríocht na Midhe 2018
By Most Rev Dr Michael Smith (Patron)
followed by lecture - “MEDIEVAL CHANT FOR IRISH SAINTS - RECOVERING A HIDDEN EUROPEAN HERITAGE”
Dr Ann Buckley (Trinity College)
Ardboyne Hotel, Navan - 7.30pm
Reception and book fair – members and guests: 6.30-7.30pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Séamus MacGabhann Lecture: “THE 1918 ELECTION”
Dr Peter Connell (Trinity College)
Navan Library – 8.00pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 In celebration of the centenary of the founding of MAHS:
Mass in Mullingar Cathedral. Celebrant: Most Rev Dr Michael Smith
Mullingar Cathedral - 11.00am
THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Annual General Meeting followed by lecture -
“FROM THE WILD GEESE TO WATERLOO: IRISH SOLDIERS FROM MEATH AND BEYOND”
Dr Ciaran McDonnell (UCD)
Trim Library – 8.00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 20 TULLYNALLY CASTLE AND GARDENS
Thomas Pakenham (Patron, MAHS) will speak on the history of the castle and on trees mentioned in his book: ‘The Company of Trees, A Year in a Lifetime’s Quest’
Tullynally Castle – assemble at 2:30pm
Spaces limited - booking essential
apply to T. French (Hon Sec) 087 4119633
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 ANNUAL EXCURSION
Organiser: Julitta Clancy Bookings: tel 01 8259438 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SUNDAY, JULY 8 “SPORT IN IRELAND DURING THE GREAT FAMINE”
Dr Brian Griffin (Bath Spa University)
Trim Library – 3.00pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 “Captivity - A Sideshow Story: Incarceration of aliens and residents in Meath and Tipperary during the First World War”
Clare O'Neill
Oldcastle Library – 3.00pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 “DISSENT AND REACTION: LAURENCE GINNELL, WORLD WAR I AND THE IRISH QUESTION”
Dr. Paul Hughes (QUB)
Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar – 3.00pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 “THE COLUMBAN ODYSSEY FROM DALGAN TO THE FAR EAST – CENTENARY
OF THE COLUMBAN FATHERS”
Rev. Fr. Neil Collins, SSC
St Columban's College, Dalgan Park – 3.00pm
Contact: Tom French, Hon. Sec. – 087 4119633
Voluntary contributions are accepted at lectures and outings