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Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Michelle O'Neill amongst speakers at Leitrim summer school honouring 1916 leader Sean Mac Diarmada
Now in its 17th year, the summer school, supported by Leitrim County Council, has established itself as a significant fixture in the national calendar of summer schools held across Ireland. The theme of this year's event is, 'The World Today 'Different Perspectives' Since its inception, the summer school has played a key role in raising public awareness of Seán Mac Diarmada, highlighting both his pivotal role in modern Irish history and his rural roots in County Leitrim. The event not only honours his legacy as a major figure in the 1916 Easter Rising but also provides a platform for rigorous academic research and public discussion surrounding his life, the Rising, and their lasting impact on Irish society. Up to 2016, the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School focused primarily on the historical forces that have shaped us as a nation and as a people—exploring the roots of our identity both at home and abroad. Since then, the School has expanded its scope to include a broad range of contemporary issues, examining topics of social, economic, political, and public concern, including healthcare and civic engagement. The event has consistently attracted accomplished speakers, including leading international academics and prominent public figures, placing Kiltyclogher firmly on the map as a centre for thoughtful dialogue and cultural reflection. The 2025 Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School will commence on Friday, 30th May, with the official opening ceremony at 6pm at the Mac Diarmada homestead—the last surviving home of a signatory of the 1916 Rising. Shuttle buses will run from Kiltyclogher village from 5pm to and from the homestead. The official opening will be conducted by Michelle O'Neill MLA, First Minister of Northern Ireland. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served at the community centre. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more The schedule for the evening is: 7:30 pm – Keynote Address by Michelle O'Neill MLA – Presentation Title: Leadership for a new Ireland: Responsibility in a Time of Change 8:30pm – Presentation by Colin Regan, GAA Community and Health Manager – Presentation title: The Big Perspective of Small People Saturday's programme will open at 10:15 am with a presentation by Ronan Haslette, Managing Director of Merenda, Manorhamilton called The Impact of Globalisation of an Indigenous SME – Merenda's Story At 11:15 am Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality will deliver her presentation titled: Serving Children and young people in a Topsy-Turvy World. This will be followed at 12:15 p.m. by Oliver McTernan, Director and Co-founder of Forward Thinking and his presentation is The Global Consequences of the War in Gaza. Lunch will be served in the community centre from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The afternoon session begins at 2:15 pm with Dr Brendan Kearney, who will discuss the changed nature in the agricultural sector in Ireland – with particular emphasis on the impact of climate change Follow Independent Leitrim on Facebook At 3:15 p.m., acclaimed writer and commentator Michael Harding will present his talk, 'Is History True?' offering thought-provoking reflections and analysis. Since 2020, the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School has successfully adopted a hybrid model, with both in-person and virtual attendance. The committee is proud to welcome audiences from across the globe, including the UK, USA, Dubai, Switzerland—and, for the first time in 2025, extended outreach to the diaspora in Australia, New Zealand, and Seattle, Washington. Those wishing to attend remotely can register and access the live stream or individual lectures via our website:
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Michelle O'Neill amongst the speakers at Leitrim summer school which honours 1916 leader Sean Mac Diarmada
Now in its 17th year, the summer school, supported by Leitrim County Council, has established itself as a significant fixture in the national calendar of summer schools held across Ireland. The theme of this year's event is, 'The World Today 'Different Perspectives' Since its inception, the summer school has played a key role in raising public awareness of Seán Mac Diarmada, highlighting both his pivotal role in modern Irish history and his rural roots in County Leitrim. The event not only honours his legacy as a major figure in the 1916 Easter Rising but also provides a platform for rigorous academic research and public discussion surrounding his life, the Rising, and their lasting impact on Irish society. Up to 2016, the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School focused primarily on the historical forces that have shaped us as a nation and as a people—exploring the roots of our identity both at home and abroad. Since then, the School has expanded its scope to include a broad range of contemporary issues, examining topics of social, economic, political, and public concern, including healthcare and civic engagement. The event has consistently attracted accomplished speakers, including leading international academics and prominent public figures, placing Kiltyclogher firmly on the map as a centre for thoughtful dialogue and cultural reflection. The 2025 Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School will commence on Friday, 30th May, with the official opening ceremony at 6pm at the Mac Diarmada homestead—the last surviving home of a signatory of the 1916 Rising. Shuttle buses will run from Kiltyclogher village from 5pm to and from the homestead. The official opening will be conducted by Michelle O'Neill MLA, First Minister of Northern Ireland. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served at the community centre. The schedule for the evening is: · 7:30 pm – Keynote Address by Michelle O'Neill MLA – Presentation Title: Leadership for a new Ireland: Responsibility in a Time of Change · 8:30pm – Presentation by Colin Regan, GAA Community and Health Manager – Presentation title: The Big Perspective of Small People Saturday's programme will open at 10:15 am with a presentation by Ronan Haslette, Managing Director of Merenda, Manorhamilton called The Impact of Globalisation of an Indigenous SME – Merenda's Story At 11:15 am Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality will deliver her presentation titled: Serving Children and young people in a Topsy-Turvy World. This will be followed at 12:15 p.m. by Oliver McTernan, Director and Co-founder of Forward Thinking and his presentation is The Global Consequences of the War in Gaza. Lunch will be served in the community centre from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The afternoon session begins at 2:15 pm with Dr Brendan Kearney, who will discuss the changed nature in the agricultural sector in Ireland – with particular emphasis on the impact of climate change At 3:15 p.m., acclaimed writer and commentator Michael Harding will present his talk, 'Is History True?' offering thought-provoking reflections and analysis. Since 2020, the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School has successfully adopted a hybrid model, with both in-person and virtual attendance. The committee is proud to welcome audiences from across the globe, including the UK, USA, Dubai, Switzerland—and, for the first time in 2025, extended outreach to the diaspora in Australia, New Zealand, and Seattle, Washington. Those wishing to attend remotely can register and access the live stream or individual lectures via our website:
Irish Independent
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sligo manager Tony McEntee admits his side ‘rode their luck' against Leitrim
Sligo Champion Today at 19:30 SLIGO manager Tony McEntee admitted Sligo very much rode their luck in Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada in the Tailteann Cup on Sunday. 'We have two games, two results, we rode our luck here today, we're into a preliminary quarter-final, worst-case scenario and we can look forward to our game against Kildare.
Irish Independent
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Galway deliver ruthless display in Connacht Ladies SFC win over Leitrim
A ruthlessly efficient first ten minutes delivered 1-8 without reply and laid the foundations for an emphatic Galway victory over Leitrim in Round 2 of the TG4 Connacht Senior Football Championship at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
