THE
LINEN HALL
LIBRARY
APR – JUN 2015
W W W. L I N E N H A L L . C O M
Women and the First
World War
Women and the First
World War
1 – 30 April
Free Exhibition
Wed 1 April at 1pm
Free Lecture
As part of a series of events
created by the Somme Museum
to commemorate the centenary
of the First World War, this
exhibition will explain the
important roles women at the
home front undertook after the
men of Ulster volunteered for
war. Topics include women on
the front line, stories of famous
women of the era and the
suffragette movement.
To fill the gap left when the
men were at war, women took
on previously male-dominated
roles in industry. These women
made varied contributions,
working in labs, mills and
factories, sometimes in
hazardous circumstances.
Carol Walker, Director of the
Somme Museum, explores the
changing role of women during
the war years.
Mr Hullabaloo‘s Springtime Storybook
Fri 3 April at 11am (£3 per child)
Easter Family Event
Follow the Easter Bunny and hop on over to
join Mr Hullabaloo and his cast of colourful
puppet friends for an Easter Eggstravaganza!
Children will be invited to take part (suitable for
children aged 3+ who must be accompanied by an adult).
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Ulster Tokens
10 – 17 April
Free Exhibition
As part of the British Association
of Numismatic Societies annual
conference we will display early
examples of Belfast and Ulster
tokens, which provide one of the
few tangible links with history,
often providing the only dateable
archaeological evidence for
historians. The display will trace
the issue of tokens from the 17th
century to the present day and
will examine some of the other
uses for tokens.
Early Eighteenth Century
Ulster Tokens
Fri 10 April at 7pm
Free Lecture
Coin expert, Robert Heslip, will
discuss the issue of tokens in
Ulster during the early 18th
century.
(Booking recommended as
places limited)
Padraic Woods, RUA, Retrospective
13 – 27 April
Free Exhibition
Newry born, Padraic Woods RUA, (1893–1991), was an important
member of an arts movement that enriched the life of 20th century
Belfast. His paintings include landscapes that depict the captivating
light and stark moods of rural
Ireland as well as seasonal scenes
from Belfast. He travelled and
painted in Spain, France and
Italy. The luminous colours of his
Spanish scenes, in particular, are
a highlight of his work.
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WRITERS ON WRITERS
FESTIVAL 2015
Wednesday 13 May – Saturday 16 May
All events are free and take place in the Library.
Focusing on the experience of reading, writing and publishing
short stories, this year the Festival offers a host of events and
writers who discuss their personal experiences.
Festival Launch with Glenn Patterson
Wed 13 May at 1pm
Glenn will be joined by former winners of the Linen
Hall Library’s Michael McLaverty Short Story
Award to launch this year’s programme of events.
In Conversation with Bernard MacLaverty &
David Park
Wed 13 May at 6pm
Bernard MacLaverty is a Glasgow-based Irish
writer whose recently published collected stories span 50 years.
Although short stories have provided the spine of MacLaverty's
career, he has also written five novels including Grace Notes
(1997), Lamb (1980) and Cal (1983).
David Park was born in Belfast and is the author of a
collection of short stories, Oranges from Spain (2004),
and several novels, including The Light of Amsterdam
(2012) and The Poets’Wives (2014).
Short Story Workshop with Jo Egan,
Playwright and Producer
Thur 14 May, 10.30am–12.30pm
What makes a good short story? What are the
key elements that a short story might contain?
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Success Stories: How to get
your short stories published
Thur 14 May, 3.00–5.30pm
Art Workshop
Part of National Drawing Day
Sat 16 May, 11am–1pm
(Age 16+) Art workshop with
local artist Helen Sanlon.
Hosted by NIPR with
contributions from published
short story writers Bernie
McGill, Jan Carson and
Kelly Creighton.
Children’s Art Workshop
Sat 16 May, 2–3.30pm
(Age 7+) Writing workshop
with author Declan Carville and
illustrator Jim Russell who pass
on a few writing tips to help
create a picture book in an
afternoon!
Anne Devlin
Fri 15 May
1pm–2pm
Anne Devlin, short story writer
and playwright, on Elizabeth
Bowen, Anglo-Irish novelist
and short story writer.
Getting Started (again)
Fri 15 May, 3pm–4pm
Sophia Hillan
will share her
experiences of
writing and
discuss her new short story
‘Portrait of Elizabeth’ which
recently featured on Radio 4’s
Sitters’ Stories.
Metaphor: Art Inspired by
the Written Word
6 May – 6 June
Free Exhibition
Complementing
the Festival will
be an art display
by award-winning
artist Marie-Therese Davis.
Exhibition launch, with readings
and music on Thursday 14 May,
6–7.30pm, all welcome!
All events in the Writers on Writers Festival
are free, but advance booking is recommended.
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Poetry Master Class with Penelope Shuttle
Fri 17 April, 10am–12noon
Free Workshop
Penelope Shuttle is a poetry tutor at and mentor for the Poetry
School at Arvon. In 2007 she was awarded the Society of Authors’
prestigious Cholmondeley Award.
Of Mouth: Linen Hall
Lunchtime Readings
The Men who Made
Belfast
Fri 17 April at 1pm
Free Reading
Thur 28 May at 1pm
Free Lecture
Special guest Penelope Shuttle
with Gráinne Tobin and Tory
Campbell.
A Study of the Civic Elite in the
Mid-Nineteenth Century
by Dr Alice Johnson
In the middle decades of the
nineteenth century, a distinct
group of people dominated
business, society and politics in
Belfast: the civic elite. These
men helped oversee the growth
of Belfast into Ireland's biggest
city where business was
emphasised above all else.
Fri 12 June at 1pm
Free Reading
Special guest Moyra Donaldson
with Sophie Collins and readers
from the floor.
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My Gentle Harp: Moore’s Irish Melodies
1 – 26 June
Free Exhibition
This touring exhibition commemorates the publication
of Thomas Moore’s Irish Melodies (1821) and the 200th anniversary
of National Airs (1815). Thomas Moore (1779-1852), known as the
Bard of Erin, was the most celebrated poet and songwriter in
nineteenth century Ireland. This exhibition examines Moore’s life,
the melodies, their musical influence and enduring legacy. Presented
in association with the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin.
Celebrate Yeats
Thur 11 June at 6pm (£12)
Performance
To mark the 150th anniversary of WB Yeats’ birth, join us as we
present a smorgasbord of the Nobel prizewinning poet’s work in
recital, anecdote and in a variety of musical settings by harpists
Marie and Ursula Burns. Featuring Roma Tomelty, Centre Stage
Youth Theatre, Eugene Dunphy and more.
My Gentle Harp
Wed 17 June at 6pm (£5)
Performance
Join harpist Ruth Corry for a selection of Moore’s
melodies. Ruth is an Irish harper and classical
harpist who graduated from Durham University. She has toured
Ireland and Europe as a member of the award-winning Irish Harp
Orchestra and performed with Alfie Boe.
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AT A GLANCE
Exhibition
Lecture
Family Event
Exhibition
Lecture
Women and the First World War
Women and the First World War
Mr Hullabaloo‘s Springtime Storybook
Ulster Tokens
Early Eighteenth Century Ulster Tokens
by Robert Heslip
1 – 30 Apr
1 Apr at 1pm
3 Apr at 11am (£3)
10 – 17 Apr
10 Apr at 7pm
Exhibition
Workshop
Reading
Writers on Writers
Padraic Woods, RUA, Retrospective
Poetry Master Class with Penelope Shuttle
Of Mouth: Linen Hall Lunchtime Readings
Festival Launch with Glenn Patterson
In Conversation with Bernard MacLaverty
and David Park
13 – 27 Apr
17 Apr, 10am–12pm
17 Apr at 1pm
13 May at 1pm
13 May at 6pm
Short Story Workshop with Jo Egan
Success Stories: How to get your
short stories published
14 May at 10.30am
14 May, 3–5.30pm
‘Metaphor’ Exhibition Launch
Anne Devlin on Elizabeth Bowen
Getting Started (again) with Sophia Hillan
Art Workshop
Children’s Writing Workshop
Metaphor: Art Inspired by the Written Word
The Men who Made Belfast
by Dr Alice Johnson
14 May, 6–7.30pm
15 May, 1–2pm
15 May, 3–4pm
16 May, 11am–1pm
16 May, 2–3.30pm
6 May – 6 Jun
28 May at 1pm
My Gentle Harp: Moore’s Irish Melodies
Celebrate Yeats
Of Mouth: Linen Hall Lunchtime Readings
My Gentle Harp
1 – 26 Jun
11 Jun at 6pm (£12)
12 Jun at 1pm
17 Jun at 6pm (£5)
Lecture
Exhibition
Performance
Reading
Performance
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