From Privilege to Right: The Introduction of Free Education in Ireland and Its Lasting Legacy
22 August, 7pm - 8pm
- Tramore Library
- Market St, Tramore West, Tramore, Co. Waterford
- X91CY96
- Co. Waterford
The introduction of free education was a radical change that turned education from a privilege for the few into a right for all, reshaping Irish society and fueling decades of progress. In this talk, Dr. Maxine Keoghan, will discuss the lasting legacy of the introduction of free education in Ireland. Maxine holds a PhD in History from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Publications include, “Tramore of our Times” and “Waterford’s War of Independence, the Pickardstown Ambush” as well as contributing to and editing “The Shipwrecked Soldiers’ Cairn – The Tragedy of the Sea Horse in Tramore Bay, 1816
Date: Friday 22 August
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Tramore Library
Free Event - Booking Required
Contact Tramore Library on 051 849594 or tramorelibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie for bookings and further information.