Talks

In this talk, David Orr, Castle and Collections Manager at Hillsborough Castle, explores Benjamin Franklin’s visit to Ireland in 1771, his relationship with Lord Hillsborough and the impact that this had on relations between the colonies and Britain, leading to the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. This pivotal meeting between two international statesmen laid the […]

Abandoned NI is a photography project dedicated to documenting abandoned and forgotten buildings all over Ireland, preserving the stories and histories connected to places often left behind and overlooked. Through striking photographic documentation, the project captures not only the visual beauty of these spaces, but also explores the rich heritage, architecture, and past lives of […]

Join nutritionist Jane McClenaghan for a series of lunchtime sessions exploring the natural cycle of the year to help optimise your nutrition for each season. This first event focuses on autumn, and will explore how to nourish yourself well as the days grow shorter and routines begin to shift. Jane will talk about: Simple ways […]

Swift’s famous Gulliver’s Travels was published on 28 October 1726, and was an immediate sensation: ‘From the highest to the lowest it is universally read, from the Cabinet-council to the Nursery’ (John Gay). This talk is part of the 300th anniversary celebrations taking place around the world. It will introduce the novel and also offer […]

Ninety years ago this year, the International Brigades were formed during the Spanish Civil War to provide support for the army of the Republic. In a war of attrition lasting nearly three years, in which each side mustered more than half a million men under arms, the participation of 60,000 volunteers may suggest a mere […]