Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
http://SONGS AND POEMS OF THE GLENS Often the only way in which aspects of local history has been recorded is in the form of songs and poems and this has been the case in the Glens of Antrim. This month the Society will present a number of these songs and poems recited or sung by … Read more
DNA and Family Roots The February lecture of the society will be given by one of Ireland’s leading academics. Professor Dan Bradley, head of the Molecular Population Genetics Lab in Trinity College Dublin, will deliver a talk entitled “4,000 year old Rathlin Island, Human Genomes and Irish Origins’ Professor Bradley has an extensive academic … Read more
The January talk will take place on Friday 18th January at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. ‘Ella Young’ A life in two halves. The talk will be given by historian, Elizabeth Hoy. Everyone is welcome to attend, non members admission £3. N.B Please be aware of the earlier start time of 8pm.
Meeke and the Major on Friday 16th November at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. Join us for an evening of reflection and shared history respectfully remembering key historical events from 100 years ago commemorating the end of WW1. Featuring a local community performance set in 1917, it tell the story of Private John … Read more
The October Talk: Lord Russell of Kilowen will be given by our chairman Iain Bradley on Friday 19th October in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. Please note the earlier time of 8pm. All talks will now begin at 8pm. All welcome.