Learning about Irish history
 IRISH History
Month is set to be launched in Leeds on Sunday March 4.
It’s a pioneering venture in Britain and has been set-up to promote
knowledge of Irish history and experiences throughout Britain and beyond.
Its aim is to display information on the many positive contributions that
the Irish have made to British society and also to introduce new audiences
to the vibrancy of Irish arts, culture and history.
There is a programme of events to suit all tastes including music and
dance workshops, Irish food tasting, Celtic arts and crafts and a performance
from Mayo band Ceide.
A lecture programme is also taking place at the University of Leeds and
Leeds Metropolitan University with a number of lecturers travelling over
from Ireland.
Fans of visual arts are in for a treat as there are a number of displays
including the National Museum of Ireland’s Streets of London photographic
depiction of the Irish in Britain and the impressive collection of photos
from the Roísín Bán exhibition which focuses on the
Irish in Leeds.
There are also a number of concerts and recitals featuring local and national
musicians and performers. The launch will take place at the Carriageworks
Theatre on Millennium Square in the heart of Leeds.
For further details log on to www.irishhistorymonth.com
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