Ballymacward Book Launch
04 Jul 2026
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The book, Ballymacward, Cill Mhaol Chosna, Where it all Started by Herbie Parker & Seamus Bellew will be launched at Ruane’s in Glentane H53 T4A6 on Friday
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Great Famine Lecture Series
The Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council is inviting everyone to attend an international online lecture series titled, “Rippling Effects of The Great Irish Famine. The series will commence 19th January, for 6 weeks, is FREE.
Each lecture will be recorded and uploaded to Council’s YouTube channel to accommodate those unable to attend live. Registration is essential by clinking on this link:
Famine Lecture Series – Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk)
See the link below for more information:
https://mcusercontent.com/e5e3dfd4c12216d7e548edf06/files/ef9634a7-80a5-3132-0f8d-d937cf102d2d/GREAT_FAMINE_LECTURE_SERIES_Flyer.pdf
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