A special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Kathleen Lynn, alongside a showcase of the creative and digital work developed through HeritACT, takes place in January.
Venue: Jackie Clarke Collection
Date: Wednesday, 21 January
Time: 17:00–19:00
The evening will bring history, creativity and digital innovation together, with programme highlights including:
• An exhibition by Foróige participants, responding to the life of Dr. Kathleen Lynn, facilitated by Joanna Hopkins, visual artist working across video, drawing, photography and installation.
• Stories from the life of Dr. Kathleen Lynn presented by Dr. Yvonne McDermott, Lecturer in History & Geography, ATU.
• An introduction to and live demonstration of HeritACT’s augmented reality app, recalling memories of the Ballina Mineral Water Company.
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In the meantime, to set the scene, Dr. Kathleen Lynn (1874–1955) was an Irish physician, revolutionary and social reformer whose impact continues to resonate today. Active in the 1916 Easter Rising, she served as Chief Medical Officer of the Irish Citizen Army and later became a founding member of Cumann na mBan. Deeply committed to public health, she co-founded St Ultan’s Children’s Hospital in Dublin, Ireland’s first hospital dedicated to infant care and devoted her life to improving healthcare, advancing women’s rights and contributing to Ireland’s struggle for independence.
This event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on Dr. Lynn’s remarkable legacy while experiencing how heritage can be re-imagined through contemporary creativity and digital storytelling.
