From Leaders to Exiles - the Flight of the Earls

10/04/2008 - 25/05/2008
 

An exhibition from Donegal County Museum and County Archives in conjunction with Derry City Council Heritage and Museum Service.

Dates 28th February - 25th May

Ranfurly House, Market Square, Dungannon

Opening hours Monday -Friday 9am-5pm

From 1st April: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 2pm-6pm

A major exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of the Flight of the Earls

The exhibition focuses on the major events of the period, including the Nine Years war, the departure of the Ulster Earls and the subsequent Plantation of Ulster. On display are also copies of 16th and 17th documents, written and signed by Hugh O'Neill, Red Hugh O'Donnell and Rory O'Donnell.

The interpretative panels and artefacts from this exhibition are forming part of the travelling exhibition, which tour to venues throughout Northern Ireland and Europe.

Everyone welcome-FREE admission

Education programme

If your school would like to take part in our school programme, 8-10 years old, please contact the Arts Studio, 8775 3626 for more information.

This exhibition is part of the national celebration of shared histories organised under the Aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism.

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