The Handover of Dublin Castle: A Centenary Conference

By Grace O'Keeffe | 13/12/2021 |

On 16 January 1922 the Provisional Government took possession of Dublin Castle. This conference explores the significance of this moment. The conference, which is part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, will explore the immediate reactions, the expected consequences, and the implications of this dramatic shift in the centre of power. Speakers will consider the…

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Machnamh 100 – Centenary Reflections, Volume 1

By Grace O'Keeffe | 23/11/2021 |

President Higgins launches book of centenary reflections free of charge to the public. Copies of ‘Machnamh 100 – Centenary Reflections, Volume 1’ eBook available free of charge at president.ie with copies also to be available to post primary teachers and students via Scoilnet. Limited number of physical copies will be available to be accessed in…

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The Battle of Crossbarry, March 19th 1921

By Grace O'Keeffe | 15/09/2021 |

The War of Independence and Civil War had profound impacts on Irish people, both individually and collectively, not least in the county of Cork. It is estimated that over 700 people lost their lives in the county owing to this tumultuous period (1920 to 1923) and one hundred years later, groups throughout the county are undertaking…

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Minister Catherine Martin announces 5 new Artists-in-Residence under the Decade of Centenaries Programme

By Grace O'Keeffe | 23/04/2021 |

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D. has announced 5 selected artists-in-residence under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 Programme. The Department scheme underpinning the selection is a partnership with the National Museum of Ireland (NMI), the National Library of Ireland (NLI), the National Archives, the Military Archives and Beyond 2022|Ireland’s…

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Louth Co Archives Research Guide for Archival Sources for 1912-23

By Grace O'Keeffe | 13/04/2021 |

The aim of the Guide is to inform people of the wealth of sources on the 1912-1923 Decade of Centenaries period that is available in Louth County Archives. These sources are contained in both the public archive collections and the private archive collections that have been donated. The links are:  In English: https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/archives/research-guides/research-guide-8-archival-sources-for-1912-1923-in-louth-county-archives.pdf In Irish:…

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Donegal’s Decade of Centenaries 2021 Programme

By Grace O'Keeffe | 31/03/2021 |

Lectures, History, Art, a Virtual Tour, Memorials and More to Form Part of Donegal’s Decade of Centenaries 2021 Programme Donegal County Museum is delighted to announce funding has been secured by Donegal County Council’s Culture Division from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media under the Community Strand of the 2021 Decade…

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