Autumn series will celebrate history and legacy of St Patrick
The Saint Patrick Centre is launching an series of monthly talks and events with leading writers, academics, historians, politicians and archaeologists celebrating the history and legacy of Saint Patrick at home and abroad. The series will run from September 2018 until May 2019.
The Autumn programme is called ‘Legacy’ and will focus on how Patrick has influenced the Modern World. It will launch on Friday 7 September at 7.30pm in the Saint Patrick Centre with a talk entitled ‘Saint Patrick – the Welsh Connection’ by Pontypridd MP and former Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Smith.
‘We are looking forward to welcoming Owen Smith to Downpatrick and hearing about Patrick’s origins in Wales, his connection with Saint David and how he is celebrated there today.’ said Centre Director Dr Tim Campbell. ‘Owen is an excellent speaker and no doubt will draw on his own experiences and views which has become well known on the national stage.’
The series will continue on Friday the 5 October with a talk by Archbishop Robin Eames entitled Saint Patrick, Armagh and the search for Common Ground. All events are free of charge but the Saint Patrick Centre recommends reserving seats by calling 02844619000 or emailing conference@saintpatrickcentre.com.