Welcome
In 2011, Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group with assistance from Leitrim County Council successfully secured funding from the International Fund for Ireland to operate the Twin Traditions Initiative (TTI). The TTI works with community members both young people and adults to progress a variety of history projects. There is a significant interest in most things historical in Carrick-on-Shannon. This website provides a central access point to different history and heritage groups in the area and events that are happening.
The Past, Present & Future Photographic ProjectEveryone is invited to the Past, Present & Future Photographic Project kindly hosted by The Dock. Currently, a collection of photographs link the past with the present and is on display in the Jury Room.
This is part of the Twin Traditions Initiative and is only made possible by the support received from the International Fund for Ireland, Leitrim County Council, Fermanagh District Council & County Leitrim Enterprise Board. The 'future' element will be created on the 20th August 2013 when people gather to take photographs of contemporary scenes of Carrick-on-Shannon. |
Capture an image for the time capsuleThe captured images will be saved onto a mass storage device for inclusion in the Carrick-on-Shannon 400 time-capsule to be sealed at the end of the year.
If you would like to be part of this project. Registration and distribution of guidelines will be held in The Dock, at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 20th August 2013. We have 15 cameras in total to loan to people for the afternoon or people can use their own cameras. All taken images will be brought to St. George's Heritage & Visitor Centre at 4.00pm on the same day. ALL WELCOME |
"TURSA" - AN EXCITING NEW PLAY REQUIRES BUDDING ACTORS
"TURAS" is a revealing and enthralling journey in story, song and verse through a shared history which has shaped the cultural identity and personality and all Ireland's peoples. This initiative is only made possible through the generous support received from the International Fund for Ireland, Leitrim County Council, Fermanagh District Council and County Leitrim Enterprise Board.
TURSA will be performed in the Ardhowen Theatre on two consecutive
nights, the 24th and 25th October 2013. Then in The Dock, Carrck-on-Shannon on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November 2013.
TURSA will be performed in the Ardhowen Theatre on two consecutive
nights, the 24th and 25th October 2013. Then in The Dock, Carrck-on-Shannon on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November 2013.
Thank you to all the volunteers who took part in the HUP Festival Historical Pageant
 Trooping of the Colour opens the Historical Pageant |
 Two volunteers dressed as local landlord Manners St George and his Swedish wife Ingrid Christina |
 Elizabeth I being threatened in a friendly way by two vikings |
 Quadrille dancers showing how it should be done. |
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Connaught Fleadh a great time was had by all! Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group supported the Fleadh by helping to organise the Historical Pageant which opened the HUP Festival on Sunday, 30th June 2013. More photographs below....
President Michael D Higgins officially launches Carrick-on-Shannon 400
President Michael D. Higgins presents to John Bredin the first item for inclusion in the Carrick-on-Shannon 400 time capsule.
PEACE III Programme: The PRF Project - A new initiative for 2013
As part of the PRF project, a new book will be produced. In 2012 Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group was successful in securing PEACE III programme funding to conduct extensive research into the plantation of Leitrim.
The group became aware of rare documents pertaining to this pivotal time in Irish history, which contained specific reference to Carrick-on-Shannon and the surrounding area. These documents potentially provide the corner stone of the Carrick-on-Shannon 400 commemoration planned for this year.
Historian Dr. Gerard MacAtasney has been engaged to conduct the research which will result in a new publicaiton, a public exhibition and a lecture series throughout 2013. John Bredin, Chairperson states "this is a unique opportunity and is only made possible through the PEACE III Programme managed by the County Leitrim Peace Partnership". The accurate historical data provides a basis to understand the events that have shaped social meaning in County Leitrim.
The group became aware of rare documents pertaining to this pivotal time in Irish history, which contained specific reference to Carrick-on-Shannon and the surrounding area. These documents potentially provide the corner stone of the Carrick-on-Shannon 400 commemoration planned for this year.
Historian Dr. Gerard MacAtasney has been engaged to conduct the research which will result in a new publicaiton, a public exhibition and a lecture series throughout 2013. John Bredin, Chairperson states "this is a unique opportunity and is only made possible through the PEACE III Programme managed by the County Leitrim Peace Partnership". The accurate historical data provides a basis to understand the events that have shaped social meaning in County Leitrim.
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Twin Traditions Initiatives Announces 2013 Programme of Activities
A full programme of events for 2013 access the information by clicking on the photograph .....
Ideal venue for meetings and training
Do you need a meeting or training venue at a competitive rate? St. George's Heritage & Visitor Centre has the answer.
A comfortable meeting room with natural daylight (with blackout blinds)
Delegate stationery, pencils, flipchart and markers
Fully integrated projector, screen and audio-visual equipment
Computer connectivity to projector
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Room arrangement
Theatre style can comfortably accommodate 35 people
Board-room style 8, 16 or 22 people
Training room style with desks and chairs. Participants sitting both side of tables 32 people or one side of the table 16 people.
Rates:
1/2 day = €40.00 - 9.30 am to 1.00 or 2.00 pm to 5.30pm
Full day = €65.00 - 9.30 to 5.30 pm.
Hourly rate = €12.00
Catering service available
Morning, mid morning and afternoon tea and coffee breaks available
Light lunch options available
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Telephone: 071 962 1757 or E-mail: stgeorgevisitorcentre@eircom.net
A comfortable meeting room with natural daylight (with blackout blinds)
Delegate stationery, pencils, flipchart and markers
Fully integrated projector, screen and audio-visual equipment
Computer connectivity to projector
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Room arrangement
Theatre style can comfortably accommodate 35 people
Board-room style 8, 16 or 22 people
Training room style with desks and chairs. Participants sitting both side of tables 32 people or one side of the table 16 people.
Rates:
1/2 day = €40.00 - 9.30 am to 1.00 or 2.00 pm to 5.30pm
Full day = €65.00 - 9.30 to 5.30 pm.
Hourly rate = €12.00
Catering service available
Morning, mid morning and afternoon tea and coffee breaks available
Light lunch options available
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Telephone: 071 962 1757 or E-mail: stgeorgevisitorcentre@eircom.net
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, T.D. today (Thursday, 24th January 2013) visited two local Community Employment programmes in Carrick-on-Shannon: the Irish Wheelchair Association, located at Arus Chuculainn, Castlecarragh Road and St George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre, St Mary’s Close.
While in St. George’s Heritage & Visitor Centre, the Minister Burton and Senator Susan O’Keeffe met with sponsors and participants of both the Community Employment Programme and the TUS programme. Furthermore a brief overview of the Twin Traditions Initiative was provided by Sheila McArdle, Twin Traditions Co-ordinator.
Minister Burton kindly signed the Visitor’s Book in St. George’s Church during the tour of the St. George's facility accompanied by John Bredin, Chairperson of Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group and John Feely, Chairperson of Carrick-on-Shannon & District Historical Society.
Minister Burton spoke to participants about their experiences upon the programmes under the umbrella of Leitrim Heritage Group. The Minister outlined
sponsors are now being advised of the allocation of the additional 2,000
Community Employment places that are available this year and for which Minister
Burton secured funding in the Budget
While in St. George’s Heritage & Visitor Centre, the Minister Burton and Senator Susan O’Keeffe met with sponsors and participants of both the Community Employment Programme and the TUS programme. Furthermore a brief overview of the Twin Traditions Initiative was provided by Sheila McArdle, Twin Traditions Co-ordinator.
Minister Burton kindly signed the Visitor’s Book in St. George’s Church during the tour of the St. George's facility accompanied by John Bredin, Chairperson of Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group and John Feely, Chairperson of Carrick-on-Shannon & District Historical Society.
Minister Burton spoke to participants about their experiences upon the programmes under the umbrella of Leitrim Heritage Group. The Minister outlined
sponsors are now being advised of the allocation of the additional 2,000
Community Employment places that are available this year and for which Minister
Burton secured funding in the Budget
Twin Traditions InitiativeSt. George's Heritage & Visitor Centre
Church Lane Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim Tel: 00353 (0)71 962 1757 E-mail: twintraditionscarrick@gmail.com |
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