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The Swanzy Riots, 1920 – Online Exhibition

Run by Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

This exhibition told the story of a significant - but not well known - event in Lisburn’s history and its part in the War of Independence (1919-1922).

‘The Swanzy Riots, 1920’ details events in Lisburn following the assassination of R.I.C. District Inspector Oswald Ross Swanzy in Market Square. The murder, by members of the Cork and Belfast I.R.A., led to two nights and three days of vicious rioting, looting and burning, largely aimed at the town’s Catholic community. Using photographs, artefacts, videos, books and uniforms, this exhibition told the story of a significant - but not well known - event in Lisburn’s rich history, and its part in the wider story of the War of Independence (1919-1922).

Also on Monday 14 September

14 Sep

Digital storytelling

Makaton: Rhyme and Craft - Twinkle Twinkle

This session was a fun activity for parents and children to learn how to sign a well-known rhyme and develop their creative side with a craft activity.

When
Mon 14 Sep · 11am
Where
Online
Finished Online Booking needed
14 Sep

Digital storytelling

Around the World in 5 Nights

A series of international Bedtime Stories by storyteller Liz Weir and guests, read in English and the author's native language.

When
Mon 14 Sep · 7pm
Where
Online
Finished Online Booking needed
14 Sep

Workshop, training or seminar

Launch of Gail's Story Animation

The first of a series of animations telling the story of local East Belfast Woman, Gail McCune, and her love for the Irish Language.

When
Mon 14 Sep · 7pm
Where
Online
Finished Online Booking needed