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The fourth event in the Discover Saintfield Community series took place on Sunday 3rd February. Nearly sixty people attended, most of whom had been to hear the lectures during January (see previous posts). Due to the large number of people attending four tour groups were formed, each led by a guide from Saintfield Heritage Society… Continue reading WALK: A Guided Tour Of The Historical Sites Of Saintfield

The third in the Discover Saintfield Community series of events was held on 29th January in the Church of Mary, Mother of the Church. Over 300 people attended to hear the renowned historian, Eamon Phoenix, share his amazing knowledge of the United Irishmen, the 1798 Rebellion and the Battle of Saintfield. Afterwards, members of the… Continue reading TALK: The 1798 Rebellion And The Battle Of Saintfield

The second talk of the Discover Saintfield Community series of events, funded by the NIHE Community Cohesion Fund, took place in 1st Presbyterian Church hall on 22nd January. The speaker was Philip Orr and the subject was the person from Saintfield who has had the most impact on the world, Professor Francis Hutcheson. Professor Hutcheson… Continue reading TALK: Professor Francis Hutcheson – Saintfield’s Most Influential Person

Over 150 people attended a talk on the Early History of Saintfield given by local historian and author, Alister McReynolds in 2nd Presbyterian Church hall on Tuesday 15th January. Alister shared his research on the origin of the name, Saintfield and what the area was like before and during the early years of the Plantation… Continue reading TALK: The Early History of Saintfield

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Find out more about the history, people and events that shaped Saintfield by attending a series of three FREE talks and one FREE event!   FREE TALKS & EVENTS BOOK IT NOW! The Early History of Saintfield Tuesday 15/01/2019 @ 7.30 pm 2nd Saintfield Presbyterian Church Hall, Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield, BT24 7AE SPEAKER: Alister McReynolds Get your… Continue reading Discover Saintfield Community – Dates For Your Diary!

The first general meeting of the Saintfield Development Association this year will be held on Monday 14th January at 7.30 pm in The Rowallane Hub, 35 Main Street.   The theme for the meeting is “Communication” so please come along and let us have your views on how we can improve communication between us and the community… Continue reading Saintfield Development Association’s General Meeting Monday 14th January

Star Wars Stormtroopers and LED Light Show street performers at Saintfield Christmas Fair.