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Fluid Identities and Allegiances in South East Antrim: 1600 to the Present Day – Dr Gerry Cleary | Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting | PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Monday, 13 February 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMT
Free
Fluid Identities and Allegiances in South East Antrim: 1600 to the Present Day by Dr Gerry Cleary, Monday, 13 February 2023 @ 7:30 pm GMT (Doors open 7:15 pm).
Hybrid event:
On site at The White House, Newtownabbey, 34 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey BT37 9SQ
On Zoom.
Please note that space in this historic venue is limited. Those wishing to attend in-person or online should complete the booking form at https://forms.gle/fYu3VxZAjSostdUD8 ASAP.
This talk will cover a range of topics including the role of Sir Arthur Chichester, Scottish settlement, the 1641 rebellion, the Biggar family of Carnmoney, and Sir Samuel Ferguson of the Throne in Ballygolan. The talk is sure to appeal to people interested in local history.
Dr Gerry Cleary has held a wide variety of academic positions, both local and international. Since retirement, he has returned to his first love history, and is currently a part-time Open Learning tutor at Queen’s University, teaching classes in Belfast, Holywood and Randalstown.
Hosted by Newtownabbey Branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society.