"Michael Davitt played a major part in Haslingden's Irish History"

- Dr. John Dunleavy

Irish Heritage In Haslingden Committee

A huge, cross-community project which will involve people across Rossendale in music, theatre and even Irish language lessons in a celebration and re-kindling of valuable customs and traditions has been given the green light. Commencing September 2005 and throughout 2006, there has been a series of events ranging from poetry reading and museum exhibitions, to a play performed by Haslingden High School Pupils. There was also a special visit from the President of Ireland Mary McAleese. To find out more go to the News and Events section here.

If you would like to...

Watch Andrew Lindsay presenting a brief history of Haslingden, go to the News Section

To purchase a DVD of "The Jail Bird" Play (performed by Haslingden High School in Partnership with Horse and Bamboo Theatre)

or

A resume of the whole event

Contact Michael Cruise on 01706 226339 or michael.cruise@btinternet.com

The Jail Bird DVD is £7, the whole event is £12 or both can be bought for £17.