What is early Irish history asks Colmcille speaker?

The lecture - organised by Derry City Council's Heritage and Museum Service - will draw attention to how aspects of the study of early Irish history have developed over the past 100 years.

The objective of the talk is to contrast the variant methodologies used by recent Irish and English historians in order to present their interpretations of the past.

The title paraphrases the well-known book by E. H. Carr "What is history," in which he laid out historiographical principles rejecting traditional historical methods and practices.

Eoghan's holds a BA in Early Irish and Early Irish History and an MA in Early Irish History from the National University of Ireland and has recently submitted his D.Phl to the History faculty at Oxford University.

Bernadette Walsh, curator with the Council's Heritage and Museum Services said: "The Annual Colmcille Lecture has been running for a considerable number of years, with a vast array of speakers, the interest it generates each year is considerable. Eoghan O'Mordha is a well-known figure in Irish academic circles and will deliver a fascinating lecture on the contrasting methodologies used by Irish and English historians in order to write history."

The lecture will take place at the Tower Museum at 7.00pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome, refreshments will be served following the lecture.

For further information please contact Bernadette Walsh at the Harbour Museum on 028 71377331.