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Friends of Sligo Gaol
Ирландия
Добавлен 24 сен 2015
Panel Discussion into the future of Sligo Gaol.
On the weekend of 7-9th September 2018, Friends of Sligo Gaol marked the 200th anniversary of the opening of Ireland's only surviving polygonal prison, rich in history and heritage with a Conference Weekend in Sligo.
A key element of the conference was a panel discussion exploring "The Future of Sligo Gaol".
Participants included
• Dr Gillian O’Brien (Expert in ‘Dark Tourism),
• Eva Costello (Wild Atlantic Way Team Manager at Fáilte Ireland),
• Siobhan Ryan (Heritage Officer with Sligo County Council),
• Patrick McHugh (Events Manager and head tour guide at Lifford Old Courthouse),
• Tim Carey (Historian and former manager of Kilmainham Gaol)
• Ciarán McHugh (Feasibility Study Project Manger...
A key element of the conference was a panel discussion exploring "The Future of Sligo Gaol".
Participants included
• Dr Gillian O’Brien (Expert in ‘Dark Tourism),
• Eva Costello (Wild Atlantic Way Team Manager at Fáilte Ireland),
• Siobhan Ryan (Heritage Officer with Sligo County Council),
• Patrick McHugh (Events Manager and head tour guide at Lifford Old Courthouse),
• Tim Carey (Historian and former manager of Kilmainham Gaol)
• Ciarán McHugh (Feasibility Study Project Manger...
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My Tale Untold
Просмотров 545 лет назад
'My Tale Untold' is a beautifully Illustrated children's book produced by Friends of Sligo Gaol and illustrated by Wayne O Connor Illustration. (and recently featured on the Ryan Tubridy show ) Inspired by true life characters and events, 'My Tale Untold', follows the story of a young Sligo girl in the 1800s who came to be imprisoned in Sligo Gaol and her perilous journey to freedom ‘My Tale Un...
Michael Collins in Sligo Gaol
Просмотров 2596 лет назад
What can we say about this performance by Craig de Faoite as Michael Collins in Sligo Gaol? Wow is a good start. Totally blown away. Collins was incarcerated in the Gaol in April 1918 after making a speech against conscription in Longford. During his three week incarceration he wrote a prison diary, in which he remarked on the conditions he experienced in the gaol. The tours were part of our Mi...
200 Years of Sligo Gaol
Просмотров 8376 лет назад
On the weekend of 7-9th September 2018, Friends of Sligo Gaol marked the 200th anniversary of the opening of Ireland's only surviving polygonal prison, rich in history and heritage. On Friday morning there was the first public reading of “My Tale Untold”, a beautifully Illustrated children's book set in 1839 Sligo Gaol, produced by Friends of Sligo Gaol and illustrator Wayne O'Connor. Wayne per...
Michael Farry - The political prisoners of Sligo Gaol
Просмотров 2219 лет назад
Sligo historian Michael Farry speaks at "Sligo Gaol: 1815 - 1956 - The way we were" on 23rd Sept 2015 at The Hawk's Well Theatre. Michael gave an insightful talk on some of the political prisoners held in Sligo Gaol over the years. The history evening on Sligo Gaol was hosted by The Hawk's Well Theatre in association with Friends of Sligo Gaol and County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre. See...
Dan Scannell - Everyday life at Sligo Gaol
Просмотров 2969 лет назад
Former director of Castlerea Prison Dan Scannell speaks at "Sligo Gaol: 1815 - 1956 - The way we were" on 23rd Sept 2015 at The Hawk's Well Theatre. Dan (a member of Friends of Sligo Gaol) provided an enthralling talk about the everyday life of a prisoner. The history evening on Sligo Gaol was hosted by The Hawk's Well Theatre in association with Friends of Sligo Gaol and County Sligo Heritage ...
The History of Sligo Gaol - Siobhán Ryan
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Sligo County Council Heritage Officer Siobhán Ryan speaks at "Sligo Gaol: 1815 - 1956 - The Way We Were" on 23rd Sept 2015 at the Hawk's Well Theatre. The history evening on Sligo Gaol was hosted by The Hawk's Well Theatre in association with Friends of Sligo Gaol and County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre. See more at www.sligogaol.ie.