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National Lottery Heritage Fund logoWhen we last wrote to you, we were thrilled to announce that we had received some funding towards the regeneration of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail.
 

Liverpool Irish Famine Trail news


Since then we have issued a full press release, which we wanted you to be among the first to see. Click here to read it in all its glory!

We would like to repeat our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund -and players of the Lottery- for their support and for trusting us to undertake this work. Additionally, we thank Greg Quiery and the Great Hunger Commemoration Committee, for their work and continued commitment. We will announce many exciting developments in the months to come, including
  • recruiting for a History Research Group lead
  • recruiting volunteers for the History Research Group
  • photographic and film commissions to document the process
and more besides. We can't wait to get started!
 

Cultural Connectedness Exchange # 5


Online, 2pm, 20 July 2021; event link.

It's the fifth outing of the Cultural Connectedness Exchange Network. Set up to allow Irish or Northern Irish artists to network with with commissioners in England, this meeting could be just for you (or any budding Irish artists you know; please share). It provides a chance to introduce artists (and work) to Irish cultural leaders as well as ensuring we are keeping on top of sector needs. The Network has already led to collaborations and knowledge sharing, creating national agency conversations and deeper friendships across the country.

Image below: Community members join together to exchange stories at Tate Liverpool.


News from Festival friends



John McGahern Annual Book Prize announcement


University of Liverpool's Institute of Irish Studies has just announced Hilary Fannin’s The Weight of Love (Doubleday) as the winner of the 2020 John McGahern Annual Book Prize. The prize, valued at £5,000, is awarded annually for the best debut novel -or short story collection- by an Irish writer or writer resident in Ireland published in a given year.

Colm Tóibín, Chancellor of University of Liverpool -and one of Ireland’s most esteemed writers- judged Fannin’s The Weight of Love as the winner, remarking that it “handles a complex time frame with an effortless sense of skill and ease.”  For more information on this year’s John McGahern Book Prize announcement, click here.

You can watch an interview with Hilary Fannin and Professor Frank Shovlin (member of the judging panel and Professor of Irish Literature in English at The Institute), here.
 

The Legend of the Mernix


Online launch, 7pm, Thurs 8 July 2021; register here.

The Legend of the Mernix is a unique multimedia experience created collaboratively by the citizens and artists of Birkenhead, Bootle and Collective Encounters using a digital participatory theatre process. Four quests to find hope in hard times: two quests are digital, and two are physical, journeying through Bootle or Birkenhead.

Presented by co-Creative Organisation of Liverpool members Collective Encounters, we think this will be fascinating whether paricpating in person or online. To reserve your place at the online launch, please either email harriet@collective-encounters.org.uk or register using this Eventbrite link.
The Legend of the Mernix - clip.

Shaping futures

 

Careers advice in Liverpool City region


Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are running a survey to inform a redesign of the Be More website, which provides apprentisceships and skills. They need help getting the survey to the people the site most benefits/affects. Can you share this with the young people and other interested parties in your networks?

Providing access to a job, training or an apprenticeship opportunity for every young person under-25 (and out of work for more than six months) is a key commitment in the Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram’s manifesto. Be More should play a key role in helping to achieve this goal. The site will be extensively redesigned, so they are keen to hear from young people about what would help. They also want to gear from their parents, people who work with young people and others looking for a change in career or career advice, to shape the future of this vital online resource.

The survey is here. Please share it with any young people you might work with, schools, colleges, partners, or anyone looking for career/apprenticeship advice and opportunities. On average, it takes less than 15 minutes to complete. It will be open until midday, Mon 5 July 2021. Individuals that complete it also have the chance to win one of three £25 LovetoShop vouchers. If you have any questions at all, please just let us know at education@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk.


 

Ireland's Údarás na Gaeltachta (Gailge Authority) new newsletter


Aisling Ní Uiginn ( a Development Officer at Údarás na Gaeltachta), wrote to us recently to share news about the Cairde na Gaeltachta newsletter. Cairde na Gaeltachta’s intended audience is the Gaeltacht diaspora and aims to give an insight into contemporary Gaeltacht life while also providing a platform for the diaspora to share their own unique stories.  To sign up to receive the letter, click this link and please share it widely with family and friends.

 

Irish Film Institute launches new collection

The IFI has a newly-launched global collection of films, the IFI Collection, available to stream worldwide on the online digital platform, IFI International. The Collection features artistic and creative Irish documentaries, including Tim Robinson: Connemara and Welcome to the Dark Ages, and will be added to on an ongoing basis. Available to stream worldwide now; why not have a mooch through the archive; a great alternative to Netflix!
As always, we hope you are staying safe, getting vaccinated are keeping well.

For support, remember Irish in Britain run multiple online resources and host networks you may find useful (use this link). In Liverpool, Irish Community Care and CARA continue to develop their services.  Slainte Le Cheile run warm, friendly sessions (in person and online) mostly at the Liverpool Irish Centre, which also has numerous activities you can get involved in.

You are not alone. Fun lies ahead. We're looking forward to sharing fun with you, soon. Until then,
Stay safe, take care, Team Liverpool Irish Festival
    

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