Clifton House

Belfast social reformer Mary Ann McCracken has, in recent years, risen in popular consciousness ─ thanks in large part to the initiative of Belfast City Council in raising a statue in her honour and to the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation. However, McCracken would probably be relegated to a footnote in the history of Belfast and the United Irish Movement were it not for her biographer, Mary A. McNeill. Ruth Taillon has recently completed a biography of Molly McNeill. She will talk about Molly McNeill’s life and work and her many important contributions to the social, political and cultural life of this island. Cost: £5/£6 Book: https://visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873685700 Enquiries: 028 9099 7022 / info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk Organised by Clifton House MOLLY MCNEILL BHÉAL FEIRSTE: A SAOL, 1897–1984 TEACH CLIFTON, 2 SRÁID NA BANRÍONA THUAIDH Tá ardú i dtuiscint an phobail ar an leasaitheoir shóisialach Fheirsteach, Mary Ann McCracken, le blianta déanacha anuas mar gheall ar thionscnaíocht Chomhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste go príomha dealbh a chur in airde ina honóir agus in onóir Fhondúireacht Mary Ann McCracken. Ba bheag an tábhacht a bheadh le McCracken i stair Bhéal Feirste agus i nGluaiseacht na nÉireannach Aontaithe áfach murach a beathaisnéisí, Mary A. McNeill. Tá beathaisnéis ar Molly McNeill críochnaithe ag Ruth Taillon ar na mallaibh. Labharfaidh sí faoi shaol agus faoi shaothar Molly McNeill agus faoin méid mór rudaí tábhachtacha a rinne sí chun cur le saol sóisialta, polaitiúil agus cultúrtha an oileáin seo. Costas: £5/£6 Le háit a chur in áirithe: https://visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873685700 Fiosrúcháin: 028 9099 7022 / info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk Eagraithe ag Clifton House

HERO OF BELFAST: MARY ANN MCCRACKEN WALKING TOUR STARTS AT CLIFTON HOUSE Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social reformer. Born over 250 years ago, Mary Ann McCracken is intrinsically linked to the city of Belfast. She lived a fearless life championing causes and moving from place to place, always on a mission to make life better for those less fortunate than herself. This walking tour takes in locations linked to her life, her endeavours and that of her family. The tour begins at Clifton House, where Mary Ann’s commitment to philanthropic causes first developed and where her legacy can still be seen today, before finishing near Belfast City Hall. All dates: Fri 31st July & 10am on Sat 1st August Cost: Full price £15 / Concession £14. Booking essential. Book: https://cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873681741 Enquiries: 02890 997022 / info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk LAOCH BHÉAL FEIRSTE: TURAS SIÚIL FAOI MARY ANN MCCRACKEN TOSÓIDH SÉ AG TEACH CLIFTON, SRÁID CLIFTON Faigh amach faoi shaol Mary Ann McCracken i mBéal Feirste agus lean lorg an daonfhuascailteora, na daoncharad agus an leasaitheora shóisialta iontaigh seo. Rugadh í breis agus 250 bliain ó shin. Tá saincheangal tábhachtach ag Mary Ann McCracken le cathair Bhéal Feirste. Bhí saol gan eagla aici agus throid sí ar son cúiseanna, agus í ag dul ó áit go háit. Bhí misean aici i gcónaí saol níos fearr a dhéanamh do na daoine sin a bhí ar an ghannchuid. Beidh an turas ag dul go háiteanna a raibh ceangal acu lena saol, leis na rudaí a rinne sí agus lena teaghlach. Tosóidh an turas ag Teach Clifton, mar ar thosaigh coimitmint Mary Ann do chúiseanna daonchairdiúla agus mar ar féidir leat a hoidhreacht a fheiceáil sa lá atá inniu, sula gcríochnóidh an turas cóngarach do Halla Cathrach Bhéal Feirste. Na dátaí uilig: Dé hAoine 31 Iúil & 10r.n. Dé Sathairn 1 Lúnasa. Costas: £15/£14 Le háit a chur in áirithe: https://cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873681741 Fiosrúcháin: 02890 997022 / info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk

FRIAR’S BUSH GRAVEYARD AS GAEILGE FRIAR’S BUSH GRAVEYARD, STRANMILLIS ROAD Discover the remarkable story of this ancient graveyard and those who lie within, shared through Irish with some English. Five centuries of turbulent Irish history will be explored with an experienced guide, in a tour suitable for those with a good level of Irish. Cost: £15 Book: www.friarsbushgraveyard.com (or pay at the gate) Enquiries: friarsbushgraveyard@gmail.com / 07796 617578 Organised by Friends of Friar’s Bush Graveyard SCÉAL AGUS STAIR REILIG FRIAR’S BUSH AS GAEILGE REILIG FRIAR’S BUSH, BÓTHAR AN tSRUTHÁIN MHILIS Faigh amach faoi stair na seanreilige seo agus faoi na daoine atá curtha inti, a inseofar trí mheán na Gaeilge agus giota beag Béarla. Déanfaidh treoraí a bhfuil taithí aige/aici na cúig chéad bliain de stair chasta na hÉireann a iniúchadh sa turas seo a bheidh fóirsteanach do na daoine sin a bhfuil leibhéal maith Gaeilge acu. Costas: £15 Le háit a chur in áirithe: www.friarsbushgraveyard.com Fiosrúcháin: friarsbushgraveyard@gmail.com / 07796 617578 Eagraithe ag Cairde Reilig Friar’s Bush