Date: Friday 5th of April
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: The Military Archives, Cathal Brugha Barracks
What was Ireland's role in the Age of Empires? How do the everyday choices of producers and consumers fit into the political ambitions of their rulers? Markets and fairs have always been social hubs of rural Ireland, but they were also the connection points linking rural harvests to international trade. Through Local Government records, Dr. Aine Sheehan makes the global local and shines a light on the surprising connections between grassroots communities and the broader social, political and economic developments of Imperial Britain.
Áine Sheehan has a PhD from University College Cork. Her thesis focuses on the transformation of 17th-century Gaelic Ireland and the impact of English conquest. She previously worked for the Cork Butter Museum. For the last year, she has been researching markets and fairs in Cork from the 1600s to present day.
Tickets are free but must be booked on Eventbrite. Be advised, this workshop will take place at The Military Archives, Cathal Brugha Barracks. Parking is available, please book with venue.
