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GMIT 1916-2016 Centenary Programme of Events Booklet 1916–2016 Comóradh Céad Bliain Clár Imeachtaí 1916–2016 Centenary Programme Of Events Ag Caomhnú Oidhreachtaí na hÉireann / Ag Tacú le Pobail Áitiúla Cherishing Ireland’s Heritages / Supporting Local Communities 1 A Message from the Teachtaireacht ó 1916–2016 Centenary Choiste na Commemoration gCuimhneachán Committee Céad Bliain 1916–2016 Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology invites Tugann Institiúid Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe- you to join us in this special programme of Maigh Eo cuireadh duit a bheith páirteach linn events as part of Ireland 2016, the official state sa chlár suaithinseach imeachtaí seo mar chuid programme to mark the centenary anniversary d’Éire 2016, an clár oifigiúil stáit a dhéanann of the 1916 Rising. Our multifaceted programme comóradh céad bliain ar Éirí Amach 1916. of over 50 events extends to all of our Baineann ár gclár ilchineálach, a bhfuil os cionn campuses, to local communities and beyond. 50 imeacht ann, le gach ceann d’ár gcampais, le Among the range of activities taking place are pobail áitiúla agus le níos faide i gcéin. Tá siad the following: commemorative ceremonies, seo a leanas ar na gníomhaíochtaí a bheidh ag cultural activities, musical performances, a tarlú: searmanais chomórtha, gníomhaíochtaí concert, re-enactments, receptions, a tribute cultúrtha, imeachtaí ceoil, ceolchoirm, dinner, an inter-faith service, a GAA match, athghníomhú imeachtaí stairiúla, fáiltithe, book and booklet launches, a pop-up bookshop dinnéar ómóis, seirbhís idirchreidmheach, and cinemobile, exhibitions, fieldtrips, a design cluiche CLG, seoladh leabhar agus leabhrán, and creative arts competition, awards of preabshiopa leabhar agus pictiúrlann bursaries and scholarships, outreach activities, ghluaisteach, taispeántais, turais pháirce, an active learning seminar and a seven-week comórtas deartha agus ealaíon cruthaitheach, public lecture series to celebrate the provision bronnadh sparántachtaí agus scoláireachtaí, of 21 years of heritage studies education. We gníomhaíochtaí for-rochtana, seimineár look forward to welcoming you as the institute foghlama gníomhaí agus sraith léachtaí poiblí a embarks on a journey of remembrance, mhairfidh seacht seachtaine mar cheiliúradh ar reflection and reimagination. sholáthar 21 bliain den oideachas oidhreachta. Táimid ag súil le fáilte a chur romhat de réir mar Dr Mark McCarthy a thugann an institiúid aghaidh ar chuimhneamh, Lecturer & Programme Chair ar smaointeoireacht agus ar athshamhlú. in Heritage Studies 1916–2016 Centenary Programme Coordinator Dr Marcus MacCárthaigh Léachtóir & Cathaoirleach Cláir *For updates and details of new events sa Léann Oidhreachta throughout 2016, see: www.gmit.ie/1916 Comhordaitheoir ar an gClár um Chomóradh ** The Irish language version of this brochure Céad Bliain 1916–2016 is available at: www.gmit.ie/1916 *Más suim leat an t-eolas is deireanaí agus mionsonraí na n-imeachtaí nua i rith 2016, féach: www.gmit.ie/1916 ** Tá leagan Gaeilge an bhróisiúir seo ar fáil ag: www.gmit.ie/1916 Programme of Events 2016 Programme Strands Ceremonial Cultural Expression Historical Reflection Community Participation The Living Language Diaspora Imagination Official Opening Reception Monday 7 March, 5:30 pm–6:15 pm The City of Galway Restaurant and Bar, Room 526, Galway Campus A reception to mark the commencement of the 1916–2016 Centenary Programme of Events at GMIT. Connemara Tree-Planting Remembrance Ceremony Tuesday 8 March, 12:30 pm Connemara National Park, County Galway As part of the Green Campus initiative at the Letterfrack Campus and to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising, 116 saplings will be planted in Connemara National Park by staff and students of the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology. Right: A tree will absorb approximately 2,240 pounds of carbon dioxide in its lifetime. 3 ‘Ireland Has Shown She Is A Nation’: Remembering 1916: A Night Of Éamonn Ceannt’s Last Statement Culture, Music & Poetry From Cell 88, Kilmainham Gaol, Cultural Event 7 May 1916 Tuesday 8 March, 7–8:30 pm Re-Enactment Michael Davit Room, Mayo Campus Tuesday 8 March, 1–2 pm A night of culture, music and poetry, featuring Canteen, Galway Campus the poetry of W.B. Yeats by Dr Sean Lysaght Éamonn Ceannt was born in the village of (Retired Lecturer, Department of Business, Ballymoe in the north-east of County Galway Humanities and Technology) and the music on 21 September 1881. During the 1916 Rising, of Seán Ó Riada by Diarmuid Moynihan. he was Commandant of the 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers in the South Dublin Union. As one of This Is 1916 the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation, Proclamation Day Ceremony he was executed by firing squad on 8 May 1916, Tuesday 15 March, 12 pm aged 34. The text of the statement that he Room 903, Galway Campus composed the day beforehand will be read This flagship event, devised by aloud at 1:30 pm by the actor and archaeologist, Dr Mark McCarthy (Department of Heritage Dave Swift (founder of Claíomh, a living history and Tourism, GMIT), will utilise words, visuals, reconstruction business). Music will be music and song to remember and reflect upon provided courtesy of the DJ Society. the voices, stories and actions of the men and women of Ireland’s 1916 Rising. The Greening 1916: Native Species ceremony will include a short commentary on ‘The Historical Significance of the 1916 Hedgerow & Tree-Planting Proclamation’ by Dr Mary Harris (Senior Remembrance Ceremony Lecturer in History, School of Humanities, NUI Tuesday 8–Friday 11 March, 1–2 pm each day Galway and a member of the Expert Advisory Mayo Campus Group on Commemorations), profiles of the As part of the Green Campus initiative at the 1916 rebels by students and staff of GMIT, and Mayo Campus and to mark the centenary of recitals of poetry by Paul Gosling (Department the 1916 Rising, a native species hedgerow will of Heritage and Tourism, GMIT) and Dr Ailbhe Ní be planted each day at lunchtime. A signature Ghearbhuigh (Roinn na Gaeilge, NUI Galway). tree will also be planted. The ceremony will also feature a range of 1916-themed performances by local musicians, including: Frankie Colohan (acoustic guitar and vocals), Carmel Dempsey (keyboards and vocals), Jim Higgins (bodhrán and percussion), Áine Sheridan (harp) and Breda Smith (fiddle and whistles). John Tunney (Department of Heritage and Tourism, GMIT) will deliver the debut public performance of a new song about a leading personality of the Irish revolution. 4 Reading Of The 1916 Proclamation Irish Songs Of Resistance, Remembrance Ceremony Exile & Revolt Tuesday 15 March, 1:15pm Proclamation Night Concert Visitor Entrance, Galway Campus Tuesday 15 March, 8–10pm The 1916 Proclamation will be read aloud by an Room 903, Galway Campus Army officer from Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Barracks. Join soprano Sandra Schaulks and pianist After the playing of Seán Ó Riada’s Mise Éire, Tom Cullivan for a special 1916-themed concert. two framed copies of the 1916 Proclamation will Sandra Schaulks has sung leading soprano roles be unveiled – one in English and one in Gaeilge. with Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe and with several musical societies and choirs. Tom Cullivan is a Raising Of The Tricolour & Playing renowned pianist, who has composed an Of The National Anthem extensive catalogue of chamber music Remembrance Ceremony and several orchestral works. Tuesday 15 March, 1:30pm Southern Entrance, Galway Campus Peopling The Irish Revolution, The Tricolour will be raised by a colour party of 1913–1923 Army officers from Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Barracks. Family History Event Wednesday 16 March, 11 am–2 pm 1916–2016 Gathering Union Square, Galway Campus Reception The Communications Office, Department Tuesday 15 March, 1:45pm of Heritage and Tourism, and Library have Café Foyer, Galway Campus teamed together and are seeking assistance Refreshments will be served and live music from the GMIT community in the preparation will be played. All are welcome. of a temporary exhibition, ‘Peopling the Irish Revolution, 1913–1923’. This will be held in Reading The Irish Revolution the Library of the Galway campus from Pop-Up Bookshop 15 November—22 December. To help us in our Tuesday 15 March, 1:45–3pm preparations, we are issuing an open invitation Café Foyer, Galway Campus to all students and staff to participate in a A selection of books and pamphlets on the genealogical quest to explore, discover and Irish revolution, along with guides on how to highlight their ancestors’ experiences of the trace your family’s history, will be on sale from revolutionary years of 1913–1923. People always kennys.ie – Ireland’s largest online bookseller. have stories to tell, and we are particularly Note: Throughout 2016, students and staff eager to hear from you if you or your family of GMIT can avail of an extra 5% discount at have any manuscripts, artefacts, photographs, www.kennys.ie by using the following code medals or memorabilia associated with the at checkout: GMIT2016 history and/or memory of the Irish revolution. 5 Reading The Irish Revolution Centenary Reflections On Pop-Up Bookshop The 1916 Rising: A County Wednesday 16 March, 11 am–2 pm Galway Perspective Union Square, Galway Campus Book Launch A selection of books and pamphlets on the Wednesday 30 March, 6 pm Irish revolution, along with guides on how to Áras an Chontae, Galway County Council, trace your family’s history, will be on sale from Prospect Hill, Galway kennys.ie – Ireland’s largest online bookseller. Launch of a bi-lingual publication, Centenary Note: Throughout 2016, students and staff Reflections on the 1916 Rising: A County Galway of GMIT can avail of an extra 5% discount Perspective, edited by Marie Mannion (Heritage at www.kennys.ie by using the following Officer, Galway County Council). The book will code at checkout: GMIT2016 include an extended chapter entitled ‘A New History of the 1916 Rising in County Galway’, What Would Kathleen Say? co-written by Dr Mark McCarthy (Department 20 Digital Prints of Heritage and Tourism) and Shirley Wrynn Saturday 26 March (Department of Heritage and Tourism).
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