World War 1 Convention - The Great War Battlefield Scene
9 September 2011 - 11 September 2011
Photos from World War 1 Convention
In Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square and Green Area
Due to the phenomenal interest in World War 1 the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum is endeavoring to host a World War 1 Convention. It will be a 3 day event however; the Interactive Battlefield plus workshops will be open to the public, schools and groups until 7th October 2011.
The Convention itself will provide a thought provoking angle on WW1. The event is design to give both the visitors and locals a greater understanding of the Great War and its effect on Co. Kildare and highlight its historical association with Athy. Consisting of an interactive battle field inside the Heritage Centre-Museum, workshops, outdoor displays of living history to include a field hospital, exhibitions, a drama and two lectures which will take place in the local hotel followed by refreshments, all of which will encourage public interaction at local level and attract new audiences
Fri 9th Sat 10th & Sun 11th September
(Note: The Interactive Battlefield plus workshops will be open to the public until 7th October 2011)
- Drama ‘March Away My Bothers’ by Brendan MacQuaile: Irish Soldiers and Their Music in the Great War.
- Lecturers among which is Kevin Myers -Irish Independent Journalist.
- Living History - Full line up outdoor comprise of Irish re-enactors.
- Displays and Workshops- Recruitment Office.
- Military Historian on site to help you trace your ancestors.
Interactive Battlefield Scene in Athy Heritage Centre-Museum
- A walk through Trench,
- The British Head Quarters
- The German Head Quarters
- Battle scenes to include full scale crashed replicas of DR1 Triplane and Mark 1 British Tank.
- Exhibits -Uniforms, Medals, Trench Art & Military Memorabilia
The Interactive Battlefield plus workshops will be open to the public until 7th October 2011
WW1 Convention Fri 9th, Sat 10th and Sun 11th September 2011
Individual Prices
- The Drama March Away My Bothers’ by Brendan MacQuaile is €7 or two for €12
- Entry into the Lectures are €4(Of which they are 2)
- Entry into the Museum and interactive Battle field over the two days is:
€3 adult. €1 Child €6.00 Family
Why not avail of our Full ticket Price €20
(Which includes light refreshments after 6 pm Sat lecture)
Booking is essential to secure your place.
Inquiries/Bookings: Ph: 059 8633075 or call into Athy Heritage Centre-Museum