As part of Good Relations Week, we have been exploring the life of Richard Hayward. You can find out more in this 1½ hour talk recorded at PRONI in October 2014 where former BBC journalist and author Paul Clements outlines the life and work of the celebrated writer, actor and singer who died in 1964.
Event Year: 2020
Richard Hayward’s East Antrim: A Virtual Exhibition
In a busy career, Hayward was a renowned writer, singer, actor and film-star, as well as a broadcaster, folklorist and tour guide. He recorded Orange ballads and traditional Irish folksongs and played the harp. His literary talents ranged from poetry, a novel and journalism, to 11 travel books on Ireland. We explore the life of Richard Hayward (1892-1964), through this virtual exhibition – ‘Richard Hayward’s East Antrim’
Sean Lester: Sticking to the Seat
Sean Lester lived through a tumultuous period in the history of Ireland, which shaped his political outlook. His story is one that opens up questions about complex political identities which continue to have an impact today. Addressing issues around co-operation and inclusion, ultimately Lester’s story is a positive one of perseverance and hope. Find out more about Sean Lester by visiting Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s website following the link below
The Fiddle and Fife
The Fiddle and Fife Project in Mid and East Antrim aims to promote and preserve our rich local musical and cultural heritage through the exhibition and preservation of artefacts, video, photographic, and audio recording. This project is a creative collaboration between Mid-Antrim Museum and local musicians Johnny Murphy, Willie Drennan and David McClean
Virtual Tour of St. Augustine’s Church
Take a virtual tour of the St. Augustine’s Church, known locally as the “Wee Church on the Walls” and its historical graveyard. It is thought to be the site of the 6th Century monastery in the Doire Calgach area on the east side of the River Foyle near the city walls and founded by St. Colmcille (Columba). The present building dates from 1872 and is in the design of 13th Century gothic style.
Download the St. Augustine’s app to your smart device and use it as you visit the historic site on the City Walls either virtually or in person – https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=941FYxvgAfo
Reaching Out
Online interview with Claire Hackett, Falls Community Council; Glen Bradley, Northern Ireland Business & Human Rights Forum and Sean Murray, Clonard Residents Association on their experiences of cross community engagement and community outreach.
Reaching Out will explore the concept and value of cross community engagement and outreach through the eyes of community practitioners. They discuss what impact decades of outreach has had on them personally and in relation to their own political, cultural and Social backgrounds.
Cuerpos Gramaticales – LIVING GREEN PICTURES (VIDEO VIEWING)
LIVING GREEN PICTURES brings together art and agriculture as a language of life and sustainability through a series of six online workshops in English & Spanish.
Due to the great interest of the origins of the project we have decided to show the original film (Spanish with English translation): Cuerpos Gramaticales – The Sowing of Life
Cuerpos Gramaticales- LIVING GREEN PICTURES (Live Workshop)
LIVING GREEN PICTURES brings together art and agriculture as a language of life and sustainability through a series of six online workshops in English & Spanish.
The project is a development within the Cuerpos Gramaticales Sowing of Life nurturing peace through connectivity with mind, body, memory and the land.
Inorganic Matter Live Performance
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum held a virtual live event in the Museum of Free Derry with our Health Champions band, Inorganic Matter, made up of young people from the local community.
Walls of Shame film
Walls of Shame by French film maker Sylvie Garat, is a unique insight into daily life along the Falls/Shankill interface walls. 50 years after the walls went up in August 1969, this political documentary highlights the desires of both communities to move us all “Beyond the Gates”.
Key themes of economic deprivation, peace building, and reconciliation are dealt with in an open an honest way. The uncertainty and de-stabilising impact of Brexit is tackled as we try and plot our future journey together.