In the last issue of History Ireland in the article on the StrokestownPark House Archive, it was stated that approximately 5,000 documentsare located in the National Library. There are in fact over 20,000documents located there.
Dublin-in-Print is holding an exhibition to formally launch its projectwhich was established in December 1994 with the aim of creating adatabase index for The Freeman’s Journal. The exhibition will consistof a collection of articles from The Freeman’s Journal outlining thevarious issues which the paper reported upon in the winter of 1846/7.There will also be a … Read more
Local heritage groups and history projects could soon benefit from a£16 million grant from the Peace and Reconciliation Fund. The money isto go to promoting business and culture in Northern Ireland and the sixsouthern border counties. It is estimated that at least one third ofthe monies will go towards cross-border cultural ventures and thiswould probably … Read more
This year marks the golden jubilee for the County Donegal HistoricalSociety (Cumann Seanchais Dhún Na nGall). Founded in 1960 by the lateChris McDonagh from Ballymote, County Roscommon, the society is now oneof the largest in the country with over 870 members. The societypublishes the Donegal Annual and throughout the year organisesfunctions, meetings, outings and lectures. … Read more
‘Women of ‘98’ is the theme of this year’s Byrne-Perry Summer School. Now in its second year the school, directed by Dáire Keogh and under the efficient and capable auspices of chairman Walter Forde and the local committee, should provide invigorating and stimulating debate. It runs from Friday 28 June to Sunday 30 June. Enquiries: … Read more