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 …
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 …
21 March 2023 – Annual General Meeting (AGM) @ Lodge Hotel, Coleraine Read More »
‘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 …
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 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 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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CLICK LINK – CHS Talks Programme Autumn 2022 – Spring 2023
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 …
Tuesday 17 May 2022 – Places Names of the Barony of Coleraine – Dr Niall Comer Read More »
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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Coleraine Historical Society AGM and Talk on The Gaelic Harp by Mark Doherty The Meeting, which is open to Coleraine Historical Society members only, will see the election of Committee and Office Bearers. Nominations and new committee members are welcome and we would encourage Coleraine Historical Society members to consider taking an active role in …
15 March 2022 – AGM followed by a talk on The Gaelic Harp, speaker Mark Doherty Read More »
