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Andrew Lindsay, Sports presenter from ITV's Granda Reports, decided to use Haslingden in the "I love the North West" feature. He mentions a number of historical events in Haslingdens past, including information on Michael Davitt's time here. You can watch the programe below.
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The celebration was made possible by a £36,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
A number of events took place in March 2006 culminating in the visit to Haslingden by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. The programme of events can be downloaded here.
Use the links on the left to look at pictures of various events.
Chairman of the County Council, Councillor Bob Wilkinson, presenting Father Thomas Davitt with a linocut of Michael Davitt, by Brendon Deacy, at a dinner in Father Tom's honour, hosted by the Irish Heritage In Haslingden Committee, The Irish Literary Society, and the University of Central Lancashire.
In the background is professor Christine Kinealy: Professor of History; The Reverend Professor Raymond Chapman: Chairman of the Irish Literary Society, Doctor Carla King: Author of 'The Edited Works of Michael Davitt'; Dr. John Dunleavy: Historian and member of the Irish Heritage In Haslingden Committee.