27/9/24: 'Between Memory and Legacy, Navigating The Dark Past of Irish History' was the focus of a dialogue facilitated by Glencree's Community & Political Dialogue Programme as part of an ongoing series of events to mark 50 years since the founding of Glencree.

Moderated by Glencree Community and Political Dialogue Programme Manager, Pat Hynes, panellists Dr Ellen McWilliams, Professor at the University of Exeter, and Neale Jagoe, PhD Researcher at Queens University Belfast, shared their family experiences in the shadow of the killings in West Cork in 1922. The discussion focused on the profound impact of legacy and memory and the lessons we can learn. It explored the theme of identity, the need to address and acknowledge the legacy of past hurts, the importance of language, and the role of dialogue in building relationships and trust as part of the trauma-healing and reconciliation process.

A recording of this dialogue is now available to view on our YouTube Channel >

This dialogue was one of three in the series facilitated at the Glencree Centre on day one of the weekend gathering. Two further dialogues were facilitated by the Glencree Women's Leadership, and Intercultural & Refugee programmes. Find out more about this event >

Day 2 of the weekend featuring an afternoon dedicated to Glencree co-founder, Una O'Higgins O'Malley took place on Sunday 8th September. Details of this event can be found here >

Earlier in the summer, a Glencree@50 reunion weekend for Glencree Volunteers took place, details of which can be viewed here >

Further events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Glencree will continue throughout the year.