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Experience the profoundly moving Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition, a first-of-its-kind exhibition on the island of Ireland, exclusively at The Linen Hall. This exhibition, produced by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, highlights the devastation wreaked by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, one of the most significant moments of the Second World War which ushered in the nuclear age.
A launch event will open the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition. Dignitaries and representatives, including delegates from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, members of the Japanese community in Northern Ireland, and local representatives, will share their insights and reflect on the significance of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition.
Irish Women’s Prison Writing: Mother Ireland’s Rebels, 1960s-2010s explores 50 years of Irish women’s prison writing, connecting the work of women leaders and writers. Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Red Washburn and writer Roseleen Walsh.
Holiday Italian is a fun and interactive class suitable for Absolute Beginners, False Beginners and also all those who feel a bit rusty and would like to refresh the basics of Italian.
Join us for a special online event with testimony from a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. This event will be delivered in partnership with the Japan Foundation and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
This fun and interactive class is tailored specifically for those of you who may have a basic understanding of Italian but need to strengthen their foundational skills and who wish to communicate more confidently in various real-life situations.
Our popular Beginners Irish language classes are back! Led by experienced instructor Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is designed specifically for absolute beginners and anyone looking to brush up on the basics.
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‘The Romans never came to Ireland…’ is not a widely held view any more. Join historian Peter Crawford as he traces the steps of Romans to Ireland. In partnership with The Classical Association in Northern Ireland.
Join us for this year's Andrew Gibson Memorial Lecture with Dr Frank Ferguson. Highlighting a pivotal moment in Ulster-Scots writing, the inclusion of 'Scotch Poems' within this anthology marked a transformative shift. Dr Ferguson will explore how this signified the evolution of a vibrant writing culture.
Our popular Irish language classes are back, featuring a continuation course. Led by our experienced instructor, Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week programme is tailored for individuals with a foundational understanding of Irish who are eager to further enhance their language proficiency. Specifically designed for those who have completed the beginners' class here at The Linen Hall or have prior knowledge of Irish, this course offers a perfect opportunity to deepen your language skills.
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To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, writer, and dancer Maddy Tongue joins us to talk about her fifty-year friendship with fellow dancer and teacher, Helen Lewis (1916 – 2009), who survived Auschwitz and went on to teach modern dance in Belfast.
Wendy Erskine is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting writers, and the author of two critically acclaimed short story collections, Sweet Home and Dance Move. In this wide-ranging interview with Kathy Clugston, Wendy will talk about her writing life, including the influences and themes of her work, her writing process, and her new novel.
Booking is essential for all events including free events. All event tickets are non-refundable. Please view our Customer Service Policy.
The Linen Hall (Belfast Library And Society For Promoting Knowledge) is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 104 564.
