Virginia & District Historical Society

11/10/2026

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

📘 Virginia & District Historical Society – March Talk Announced
If you’ve an interest in Irish history, or even just enjoy a good, honest talk, mark this one in the diary.

🗓 Thursday 19th March
⏰ 7.30pm – 8.30pm
📍 Virginia (full details to follow)

The Society is hosting a talk on “The Ulster Plantation – the longest lasting legacy of modern Irish history.”

Our speaker for the evening is Mr. Oliver Rogers, well-known for his excellent delivery and deep knowledge of Irish history. He’ll take us through the story, the upheaval, and the long shadow the Plantation still casts over Ulster today.

More details to be confirmed, but it promises to be a fascinating evening.

All welcome to attend. 💚📜

20/10/2025

BIG thanks to Prof. Michael Burton for coming to Virginia and giving us a fascinating talk about Armagh, Birr and Dunsink Astronomical Observatories. Prof. Burton pointed out that Virginia is geographically situated within easy travelling distance of all three observatories, for example, the journey from Virginia to Dunsink Observatory only takes 55 minutes by car. "Visitor Nights" are held there once a month. If you fancy some spooky stargazing for Halloween, Armagh Planetarium is hosting a Stargazing Evening on 31st Oct this year!