Robert Anderson Memorial Talk for Coleraine Historical Society The Story of the Barmouth Moles 15 November 2022 November 2018 saw the untimely death of Robert Anderson, previous Chairman of Coleraine Historical Society. As a tribute to Robert, the November talk was thereafter designated The Robert Anderson Memorial Talk. Robert always had an interest in …
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 …
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18 October 2022 The Rt Hon Andrew Bonar Law Speaker: Professor Graham Walker This month’s talk on The Rt Hon Andrew Bonar Law will be delivered by Emeritus Professor of Political History at Queen’s University Belfast. He has published extensively in the subject areas of British and Irish history and politics. He is the …
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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 …
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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 Barrie will give a talk on his father the three times world ploughing champion ploughman, whos’ record of three consecutive World Ploughing Championships has stood …
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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 …
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Place Names of the Barony of Coleraine Speaker: Dr Niall Comer Located on the North-Eastern coast of Ireland lies the market town of Coleraine. It is situated just over three miles from the northern coastline with the North Atlantic Ocean. Coleraine or Cúil Raithin means ‘corner of bracken’ and its surrounding barony has a rich …
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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 …
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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 …
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