FORTHCOMING LECTURES & ACTIVITIES – Spring 2024 onwards
Monday 22nd April 2024
After The Ball Was Over… Whither the Ascendancy?
By Frank Tracy (Local Historian)
For over 700 years Ireland was governed by a class of people generally referred to as “The Anglo-Irish Ascendancy“ renowned for their vast wealth and extravagant lifestyle. Who were these people? Where did they come from? How did their dominance of Ireland come to an end? This illustrated talk tells the story of the “Ascendancy”, their rise, their fall and where they are now.
Frank Tracy is a retired public servant with a lifelong interest in hillwalking and a particular interest in history. In addition to giving talks on various Irish historical topics, Frank also leads groups on historically related walks.
See previous lectures for 2024,’23,’22,’20 and 2019 HERE
Please note there is an attendance charge of €5 for non-members of Blackrock Society
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Further talks and lectures for the Spring/Autumn/Winter of 2024 will be confirmed shortly and this site will be updated. If you are interested in giving a talk, please contact Douglas by email at info at blackrocksociety.ie
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