Tag Archives: Ireland

The Legacy of Columbanus and the Early Irish Monks

Posted on January 4, 2016 by athlonehistory

The Athlone Little Theatre on Wednesday, 20th January, at 8pm – Talk by Fred Carney Summary – “Island of saints and scholars” – fact or fancy? Who were these Irish monks? Why are they often better known outside of Ireland? How did … Continue reading →

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Queen Victoria’s visits to Irish Country Houses 1849-61

Posted on December 4, 2015 by athlonehistory

Tuesday, 8 December, at 8.00 pm in Prince of Wales Hotel (with special dinner in honour of Dr Patrick Murray, at 6pm – see below) – Talk by Paula Lalor Summary – Queen Victoria visited Ireland three times in the early part … Continue reading →

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The Lusitania Tragedy 1915 – Marking the Centenary

Posted on November 5, 2015 by athlonehistory

Wednesday, 11 November, at 8.00 pm in Lough Ree Yacht Club – Talk by Eamonn Leonard Summary – It is a story of grandeur, efficiency, and intrigue which later turned into a sad and unprecedented disaster, with speculation about cover-ups and questions … Continue reading →

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Irish Soldiers, American Wars – From Buena Vista to Wounded Knee

Posted on December 30, 2014 by athlonehistory

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 8pm, Officers’ Mess, Custume Barracks, Athlone – talk by Ian Kenneally Summary – This talk will examine the role of Irish soldiers in some of the extraordinary events that led to the creation of the modern … Continue reading →

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