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The life and times of Archibald Hamilton Rowan by Fergus Whelan

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
Killyleagh Castle, Killyleagh County Down

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Dublin-based historian, Fergus Whelan has researched this period extensively and published three books: God provoking Democrat (about Archibald Hamilton Rowan), Dissent into treason, and May tyrants tremble. He has written in depth about the background and ideals which motivated so many to rise in 1798. This is a rare opportunity to hear Fergus speak.
Rowan became Commanding Officer of the Killyleagh and Killinchy Volunteers in 1786 and in 1791 became a founding member of the Dublin Society of United Irishmen. His life story is fascinating. Fergus Whelan states that 'He weathered the wrath of his own class and championed the causes of the poor and oppressed'.

Admission: Friends of the Museum free; non members £5
Please book by phoning or e mailing the Secretary, Lesley Simpson 07484649767 fodcmuseum@gmail.com

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