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Absolute Beginners Italian

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for a 7-week course designed for those who have a very basic knowledge of Italian or who have already done one short course of Absolute Beginners Italian, guided

Sold Out £40.00 – £45.00

Lower Intermediate Italian

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Lower Intermediate Italian  Welcome to the next chapter of your Italian language journey! Building on your existing knowledge, this 7-week course, led by experienced tutor Giada Mangiardi, will suit those

Get Tickets £40.00 – £45.00 4 tickets left

Bealtaine: ‘Bringing in the May’

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for another fascinating talk by Róise Ní Bhaoill as she discusses the traditions and rituals associated with Bealtaine, or May Day, the third Festival of the Celtic Calendar.

Get Tickets £5.00 – £6.50

Noel Connor: Drawn to Poetry: Selected Works at 70

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

According to W.H. Auden in his poem ‘In memory of W.B. Yeats’ ‘poetry makes nothing happen’. But for artist Noel Connor nothing could be further from the truth. Poetry has provided

Launch of Ghost Wedding by David Park

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

The Linen Hall, in partnership with Oneworld Publications and No Alibis Bookstore, invites you to celebrate the launch of Ghost Wedding, the powerful new novel from master storyteller David Park.

Sold Out Free

Irish for Beginners

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Our popular Beginners Irish language classes are back! Led by experienced instructor Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is designed specifically for absolute beginners and anyone looking to brush up on the basics.

Get Tickets £45.00 – £50.00 3 tickets left

Irish Continuation Course

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Our popular Irish language classes are back, featuring a continuation course. Led by our experienced instructor, Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week programme is tailored for individuals with a foundational understanding of Irish who are eager to further enhance their language proficiency. Specifically designed for those who have completed the beginners' class here at The Linen Hall or have prior knowledge of Irish, this course offers a perfect opportunity to deepen your language skills.

Get Tickets £45.00 – £50.00 11 tickets left

Fortuna and Chips: A New Play by Brenda Winter Palmer

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for a rehearsed reading with music of a vibrant new play by acclaimed playwright, Brenda Winter Palmer. Cast Santa Lucia Forza: Libby Smyth Fortuna: Maggie Cronin Musician: Rod

Sold Out £10.00

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