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Armagh History Group: Dr Edward Burke on Ulster's Lost Counties

At Observatory Library, Armagh Planetarium · College Hill, Armagh, Co. Armagh, BT61 9DB

History lecture at the Observatory Library in Armagh

What to Expect

Dr Edward Burke delivers a talk titled “Ulster’s Lost Counties” - examining the experience of loyalist communities in Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan following the partition of Ireland in 1920, and how this shaped Northern Ireland’s political and social development. This is the opening talk of the 2026-27 season for the Armagh and District History Group, which meets monthly from September to June at the Observatory Library.

Good to Know

  • Wednesday 10 September 2026 at 7:00pm at the Observatory Library, College Hill, Armagh.

  • Free entry; all welcome.

  • First talk of the new season; no membership required.

  • Check history-armagh.org for updates.

Getting There

The Observatory Library is on College Hill beside Armagh Planetarium, a short uphill walk from Armagh city centre.

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