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Linenopolis Tour: A historic walking tour of Belfast’s Linen Quarter

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

During the 1800s Belfast and its surrounding towns exploded with industry. One of the most significant industries of that time was the linen industry. Discover the history of Belfast’s linen trade on this city-centre walking tour. Many buildings in The Linen Hall area reflect the city’s past as a global industrial hub of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

£10.00 – £15.00

Publishing & Performing ‘Lost’ Plays

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Lisa Fitzpatrick and Shonagh Hill published Plays by Women in Ireland 1926-1933: Feminist Theatres of Freedom and Resistance (Methuen, 2022), a collection of five plays by women writing in the first decade of the Irish Free State. Lisa and Shonagh will share the experience of researching, retrieving, and publishing unpublished or ‘lost’ play scripts from archival sources, and explore the process of staging Olga Fielden’s 1948 play Witches in Eden, reflecting upon the dramaturgical choices made in reviving a play from 75 years ago.

Celebrating Jo Egan

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for an evening of performances and reflections as we pay tribute to playwright Jo Egan. Alongside contributions from Gerri Moriarty, Moyra Donaldson, and Fionnuala Kennedy, there will be an opportunity to view items from Jo’s archive, which is part of The Linen Hall’s Theatre and Performing Arts Archive.

Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for the launch of Dirty Linen, Martin Doyle’s latest book. Martin offers a personal, intimate history of the Troubles seen through the microcosm of a single rural parish, his own, part of both the Linen Triangle – heartland of the North’s defining industry – and the Murder Triangle – the Badlands devastated by paramilitary violence. He lifts the veil of silence drawn over the horrors of the past, recording in heartrending detail the terrible toll the conflict took – more than twenty violent deaths in a few square miles – and the long tail of trauma it has left behind.

£4.00 – £6.50

Belfast: The Story of a City and its People

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for a captivating talk by Feargal Cochrane as he delves into his insightful book, Belfast. Uncover the intricate layers of this city's history, transcending its well-known conflicts. From maritime beginnings to linen industry prominence and radicalism, Belfast's journey is one of innovation. Cochrane offers fresh perspectives, illustrating how religion, culture, and politics have woven the fabric of thought, action, and voting in the city. Discover the enduring influence of Belfast's past on its present and future.

£4.00 – £6.50

Out of the Classics Bay: Heaney and Virgil

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Virgil’s Aeneid is an epic masterpiece that has sparked creativity across generations. Join Classics scholar, Lynn Gordon, as she illuminates the profound impact of Virgil's work on Seamus Heaney. Discover how Heaney's poem 'Route 110' from his collection Human Chain is interwoven with Virgil's influence. Through insightful analysis, Gordon unravels the threads that connect these literary giants, shedding light on why Heaney found solace and guidance in Virgil’s words that helped him negotiate his own personal and political dilemmas.

£4.00 – £6.50
Blurring the Boundaries. Carl Frampton in conversation with Thomas Kane. Borders and Boundaries. The Linen Hall (2023)

Blurring the Boundaries: Boxing in N. Ireland

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Step into the ring with former boxing world-champion, Carl Frampton MBE, as he shares his journey from growing up in an interface area to becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most loved sports personalities of all time. Hosted by Thomas Kane, this conversation will explore identity, boundaries, and how sport can unite even the most divided societies.

£10.00
Breaking Boundaries: Cross-Border Activism. Panel Conversation with Danielle Roberts, John Barry and Richard O'Leary. Borders and Boundaries. The Linen Hall (2023).

Breaking Boundaries: Cross-Border Activism

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Movements advocating equality, peace, and justice have fostered links across national borders. Join activists Danielle Roberts, John Barry, and Richard O’Leary as they discuss their experiences in campaigns for gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights, and climate justice, and share their insights into how cross-border activism looks today.

£5.00 – £6.50

Ayont the Hamely Tongue

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

This year, The Linen Hall is proud to mark the Ulster-Scots Language Week with an evocative poetry reading event. Six distinguished poets—Robert Campbell, Angeline King, Ronnie McIlhatton, Anne McMaster, Alan Millar, and Morna Sullivan—are coming together to take us on a journey of words and emotions. Join us for a celebration of the Ulster-Scots heritage and talent.

Free
Crossing the Boundaries: Displacement. Panel Conversation with Marian Kane, Kate Rankin, Ray Rankin, and Twasul Mohammed. Borders and Boundaries. The Linen Hall (2023).

Crossing the Boundaries: Displacement

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Over the past century, people across the island of Ireland have experienced displacement as a result of sectarian violence. Today, Northern Ireland is a place for those seeking refuge. Join us for a discussion featuring Marian Kane, Kate Rankin, Ray Rankin, and Twasul Mohammed.

£5.00 – £6.50

Ulster-Scots Writing Competition Award Ceremony

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

With the support of the Ulster-Scots Agency, The Linen Hall organised its third Ulster-Scots Writing Competition last summer. The two competition categories were prose and

Free
Border Identities. Arlene Foster and Bertie Ahern in conversation with Mark Simpson. Borders and Boundaries. The Linen Hall (2023).

Border Identities

The Linen Hall 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

Hailing from very different political backgrounds on each side of the border, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Arlene Foster DBE and former Taoiseach of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, will discuss their experiences and perspectives on how the border shaped their lives and identities from their early life to their political careers and beyond.

£8.00 – £10.00

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