Harrisville Public Library
Saturday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.
“A Nation Once Again”: Ireland's Road
to Independence, 1169-1999
Presenter: Mary C.
Kelly
Centuries of rebellion and political
turmoil make up Ireland’s long campaign for nationhood. Since the 1100s,
ancient Irish folk traditions and monastic settlements preserved
Gaelic culture through a succession
of Viking, Norman and British colonization waves. This
presentation explores a storied history
of struggle from the Gaelic chieftains to the
Ireland of today, using contemporary texts and colorful
illustrations depicting centuries of leadership,
military confrontation, and political transition. From Strongbow to
the IRA, and from Wolfe Tone’s United Irishmen to the tense drama of the 1916
Rising, we encounter the key players, contending
traditions, and political forces that finally made Ireland
“A Nation Once Again.”
Free! All are welcome!
