About this Event
Where did the spirit of 1798 go?
Did northern Protestants forget their history?
Who are the keepers of the flame?
In The Ghost Limb a group of northern Protestants retrace the steps of the United Irishmen, who worked for the unity of Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter over two hundred years ago. In a quest to reconnect with this lost heritage, they walk and talk their way through the landscapes of County Down and Antrim. They go to political meetings, take Irish language classes, visit graveyards, pubs, churches and protests. They commune with radical ghosts and personal ancestors. And they chalk messages on walls. As they search for the spirit of 1798, they bring a new politics alive in the present. They begin to imagine a different future. The book pulls together history, politics and personal stories, with a little magical thinking, to bring alternative Protestant identities back into the light.
Claire Mitchell is a writer based in Co. Down. A former sociologist at Queen’s University Belfast, she continues
to write about politics and everyday life. Claire is the author of two books and a wide range of journalism,
essays and prose.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential, this event is free however a donation would be greatly appreciated to cover the event costs.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
EastSide Visitor Centre, A20, Belfast, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
