Coleraine Historical Society News
Tuesday 16 May 2023 – The Life and Times of Rev George Vaughan Sampson – A Social Reformer. Speaker: Fiona Pegrum
Tuesday 16 May 2023 The Life and Times of Rev George Vaughan Sampson – A Social Reformer 1762 – 1827 Speaker: Fiona Pegrum The event was well attended but unfortunately was not streamed. A recording of the talk will be issued to members in due course. Fiona give a very comprehensive talk starting with
Tuesday 16 May 2023 – The Life and Times of Rev GV Sampson – A Social Reformer, Speaker: Fiona Pegrum
Tuesday 16 May 2023 The Life and Times of Rev George Vaughan Sampson – A Social Reformer 1762 – 1827 Speaker: Fiona Pegrum Fiona Pegrum is a Qualified Genealogist and current Chair of the Society who researches and speaks on various North West historical characters. In this talk she will discuss the life of the
Saturday – 24 June 2023 – Annual Outing – Ulster Aviation Society
Saturday – 24 June 2023 Annual Outing / Trip Ulster Aviation Society Tour of Historic Antrim £30 Lunch Included ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ITINERARY 9.15 am: depart by coach from Riverside shopping centre, Coleraine (B&Q section of car park), arriving Holiday Inn Express, Dunsilly at 10.00 am for tea/ coffee and scones. 10.30 am: leave Dunsilly hotel and
Tuesday 18 April 2023 – Surnames of the North Coast – talk by Dr Niall Comer
Tuesday 18 April 2023 Surnames of the North Coast talk by Dr Niall Comer “What’s in a name?” Niall’s talk was a great success and well attended. It was interesting, informative, complicated and funny. A few examples of translated names . NAmes were derived from location, occupation, animals, appearance, objects and even random “words”! A
TALKS Programme 2023 – 2024
Coleraine Historical Society Talks Programme 2023 – 2024 ‘The talks are varied, with a wide range of subjects sure to appeal to both members & visitors. I think it is wonderful to see that five of the talks will be given by individual members of committee with a sixth, the 2024 AGM talk, also comprising
21 March 2023 – Annual General Meeting (AGM) @ Lodge Hotel, Coleraine
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Lodge Hotel Coleraine AGM: 6.30 pm start MEAL : 7.00 pm FUN QUIZ – after meal Dear Member, The Society’s Annual General Meeting and Dinner will take place in The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, on Tuesday 21 March 2023. The AGM will start promptly at 6.30pm. The
Tuesday 21 February 2023 – ‘Along the North Coast with AJSSketchArt’ – Adrian Steele FRSA
‘Along the North Coast with AJSSketchArt’ Tuesday 21 February 2023 Adrian Steele FRSA Adrian Steele, FRSA, is a visual artist and singer who seeks to promote community through art. His particular interests are in the built environment and the folksong tradition, and he offers talks and presentations centred on these areas. Any and all proceeds
Tuesday 15 November 2022 – Robert Anderson Memorial Talk – The Story of the Barmouth Moles
Robert Anderson Memorial Talk – The Story of the Barmouth Moles Tuesday 15 November 2022 Great turnout for the annual talk About 80 members and visitors joined Coleraine Historical Society at The Sandel Centre Coleraine and on Zoom for their 4th annual Robert Anderson Memorial Talk and The Bann Disc volume 28 launch Guests were
Tuesday 15 November 2022 – Launch of the BANN DISC Volume 28
BANN DISC Volume 28 was launched on 15 November in the Sandel Centre. There was a great turnout for the occasion. Below a gallery of pics of the launch at Sandel Centre, Waterstones and Whitehouse
18 October 2022 – The Rt Hon Andrew Bonar Law – Speaker: Prof. Graham Walker
18 October 2022 The Rt Hon Andrew Bonar Law Speaker: Professor Graham Walker This month’s talk was on ZOOM only. The YouTube link below is the recording of the talk – I hope you enjoy. CLICK LINK: Rt Hon Andrew Bonar Law, Prof Graham Walker 18/10/2022 Coleraine Historical members from around the
News – 20 September 2022 – “Hugh Barr – A Man Outstanding in His Field”
20 September 2022 – “Hugh Barr – A Man Outstanding in His Field” Talk by Barrie Barr THREE times winner of the World Ploughing Championship 1955, 1956 and 1957 First face to face meeting since Covid – and a good turnout. Barries spoke of his Dad with much affection and pride. And his witty comments
Full TALKS Programme for Autumn / Winter 2022 – 23
CLICK LINK – CHS Talks Programme Autumn 2022 – Spring 2023
17 May 2022 – Place Names of the Barony of Coleraine – Speaker : Dr Niall Comer
Place Names of the Barony of Coleraine Speaker: Dr Niall Comer What an great talk by Dr Niall Comer – interesting , informative and very entertaining. Niall is a lecturer in Irish and Translation Studies on the Magee Campus, Ulster University. He lives in Glenullin, Co. Derry, and was president of Conradh na Gaeilge from
19 April 2022 – Reflections on the Bann – Speaker Derek Sinnamon
Reflections on the Bann Derek Sinnamon Coleraine Historical Society is delighted to announce a return to in-person talks on Tuesday 19th April 7.30pm, at The Sandel Centre Coleraine, the meeting will adhere to social distancing guidelines. Members unable to attend in person will receive an email zoom link. The speaker will be Derek Sinnamon
15 March 2022 – The Gaelic Harp – Guest speaker Mark Doherty
Talk on The Gaelic Harp by Mark Doherty Mark gave a most interesting and informative and fascinating talk on the history of the Gaelic Harp see video below. Speaker Mark Doherty Mark is a Belfast-born amateur historian and cultural enthusiast. He has fond memories of his days of youth spent in the company of relatives
15 February 2022 – From Belfast to Bendigo: The Life and Work of Dr William Graham 1859-1917
VIDEO of Mary Heffernen’s Talk on 15 February 2022 From Belfast to Bendigo: The life andwork of Dr William Graham 1859-1917 Talk by Mary Heffernen Mary Heffernan is a doctoral research student at Birkbeck College, University of London. Her special interest is in the history of psychoanalysis in Ireland from 1911-1998. She is a
18 January 2022 – History of Coleraine Football Club – Hunter McClelland
History of Coleraine FC Guest speaker – Hunter McClelland On Tuesday 18 January 2022, Hunter McClelland delighted 89 members & guests via zoom & facebook live with his History of Coleraine FC. In true Hunter style, the talk took a different format to the usual virtual talks we are used to. No slideshow, no powerpoint
BILLY BONES – An Appreciation
BILLY BONES – An Appreciation On Monday 10th January 2022, we received the sad news that our member, and committee member, Billy Bones had passed away Billy was born on 25th July 1933. As we know from the wonderful talk he gave to us a couple of years ago on his memories of