Collins Barracks to host a programme of events to commemorate the Battle of the Somme
The National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts and History will run a series of events to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. These events will include film screenings, talks and lectures from July to September. Topics will vary from events at the Somme to the local impact with talks on Ulster communities and 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers who had been trained at the Royal Barracks Dublin (site of Collins Barracks and the Museum today).
There will be screenings of The Battle of the Somme film through the Imperial War Museums First World War Centenary Partnership. Through the partnership the Imperial War Museums (IWM) and National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History are working together to show the UNESCO listed film The Battle of the Somme, to audiences across the world. Shot and screened in 1916, it was the first feature length documentary about war and changed the way both cinema and film was perceived by the public. In the year of its release around 20 million people, almost half the population of Britain at the time, watched The Battle of the Somme - many hoping to see the image of a loved-one, or friend captured on film. One hundred years later, this unique film from IWM’s collection, is being shown to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Each screening in the AV theatre Collins Barracks will be accompanied by a short introduction from a historian on the Battle of the Somme.
Further information on calendar of events can be found here.
Events
Film: ‘The Battle of the Somme’ introduced by Dr. David Murphy
Saturday 2nd of July 11am
‘The Battle of the Somme’ was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction from historian, Dr. David Murphy. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum UK. Run time 77 Minutes. No booking required, places allocated on first-come basis 15 minutes before start.
The Battle of the Somme
Sunday 3rd July 2.30-5pm
Join Lord Edward’s Own Re-enactment group in marking the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. See replica uniforms, equipment and arms that were used at the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago. No Booking Required.
Film: The Battle of the Somme introduced by Dr. Jennifer Wellington.
Saturday 9th July 2.30pm
‘The Battle of the Somme’ was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction from historian Dr. Jennifer Wellington. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum UK. Run time 77 Minutes. No booking required, places allocated on first-come basis 15 minutes before start.
Film: The Battle of the Somme introduced by Lar Joye
Saturday 23rd July 11am
‘The Battle of the Somme’ was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction from historian Dr. Jennifer Wellington. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum UK. Run time 77 Minutes. No booking required, places allocated on first-come basis 15 minutes before start.
Heritage Week Talk: The Somme-People and Place
Sunday 28th August 2.30pm
Join Philip Orr, historian and author of ‘Road to the Somme for a talk on the people and places associated with the Battle of the Somme, looking at the lasting effects on Ulster communities. Booking Required.
Dermot Bolger in Conversation with Jennifer Johnston
Sunday 18th September 3pm
A Reading with Jennifer Johnston in memory of family members who fought at the Battle of the Somme, followed by discussion with Dermot Bolger on her life and work since the publication of her first book, ‘The Captains and the Kings’, in 1972. This writer in residence programme is organised in collaboration with Poetry Ireland and supported by Dublin City Council. Booking through Eventbrite.
Five months of failure, the Battle of the Somme and the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Sunday 25th September 3pm
Join Lar Joye, curator of Military History, in a talk examining the Battle of the Somme, including stories of the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers from the Royal Barracks Dublin (now Collins Barracks) No booking required, places allocated 15 minutes before talk begins.
Further Information on Partnership:
IWM’s First World War Centenary Partnership
IWM is leading the First World War Centenary Partnership, a network of local, regional and international cultural and educational organisations. Together, the Partnership is presenting a vibrant programme of cultural events, activities and digital platforms, enabling millions of people across the world to discover more about life in the First World War.
IWM established the First World War Centenary Partnership in 2010. The founding ambition for the Partnership was that its members would collectively organise and present a vibrant, diverse and far-reaching programme to reflect how people want to remember, commemorate and debate the conflict in their own communities, in a way that is meaningful for them.
For more information about First World War Centenary Partnership activities visit www.1914.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Holly Furlong, Museum Educator, National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History
T: 01 8816 514 | E: hfurlong@museum.ie
Ann Daly, Head of Marketing, Marketing Department, Marketing Department, National Museum of Ireland T: 01 648 6457 M: 087 236 8067| E: adaly@museum.ie
Admission to the National Museum of Ireland is Free
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm. Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
www.museum.ie