The Amazing Life of Delia Murphy
An Illustrated & Musical evening presented by Carmen Cullen & the Mount Merrion Historical Society.
8.00pm Thursday 2nd May 2019
Historical Society Talk Thursday 4th April: Ballycorus Lead Mines
The lead mines chimney at Ballycorus is a well-known landmark on the top of a hill between Shankill, Carrickmines and Kilternan. Rob Goodbody is a building historian and building conservation consultant.
Sir William Orpen Statue Plaque
A plaque to thank MMRA and all the sponsors of the Sir William Orpen Statue has been erected outside the Talbot Hotel.
MMHS Talk Thursday Jan 3rd – Stanley Woods, the World’s First Motorcycle Superstar
Stanley Woods won seven Ulster Grand Prix and between 1922-1939 he raced in 37 Isle of Man TT’s winning 10. David Crawford talk will tell how he met and became friends with Stanley Woods, a one time resident of St Thomas Road, and will have his extensive collection of Stanley Woods memorabilia on display.
MMHS December 6th Talk: 500 years of Ireland’s History through Irish traditional music and song
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann presents a journey through 500 years of Ireland’s History through Irish traditional music and song. Introduced by Siobháin Ní Chonaráin. All welcome.
2019 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Schemes
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have launched two schemes to help fund built heritage projects. The schemes will support the owners and custodians of protected structures. Applications open until 31 January 2019. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (€1,500-€15,000) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000. The Historic Structures Fund (€20,000-€50,000) assists with works to safeguard certain historic structures into the future.