Play set to highlight 400th anniversary of the Irish Plantations

CAUSEWAY Museum Service will be highlighting the 400th anniversary of the Irish Plantations by bringing a new play to Coleraine Town Hall later this week.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Feb 2010, 14:06 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2010, 14:54 BST

The play, called ‘The Parting’ has been supported by the International Fund for Irleand, and will be shown this Thursday (February 25) at 7.30pm.

This project is financed by the European Unions European Regional Development Fund through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the North East PEACE III Partnership.

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‘Cultural Fusions’ is a culture and arts programme, which includes an interesting and diverse blend of cultural events between now and December.

The consortium supporting the delivery of the ‘Cultural Fusions’ cultural diversity programme, is comprised of the Mid-Antrim Museums Service, the Causeway Museum Service, Flowerfield Art Centre, Ballymoney Borough Council, Larne Borough Council, Limavady Borough Council and Moyle District Council.

Written by celebrated playwright, Jonathan Burgess, the play looks at the story of Sir John Cameron who has arrived in The Finn Valley having received 2,000 acres under the new Plantation of Ulster scheme in 1610, a scheme devised by the British King, James I, intended to bring prosperity and peace to a troubled province.

Sir John’s plan does not go smoothly, as he faces tough challenges from Dermott O’Neill, a veteran of The Nine Years War and typical of the resentment borne by the native Irish towards the new Planters.

The event is free, but booking is advised. Book at [email protected] or call 7034 7234. For further information contact [email protected] or call 7034 7234.