Name: Little Donegal, The Irish in the Gorbals & Govanhill
Start: 2024-08-01T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-08-01T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Govanhill Library

Little Donegal, The Irish in the Gorbals & Govanhill

The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (GIFC) is back once again and this year we’re arriving bigger and bolder than ever before. Now in our sixth year, we’re thrilled to bring you a programme of more than fifty events fusing together art, heritage and community activism. This two-week long showcase of music, talks, walks, film, art exhibitions and workshops is a testament to the amazing cultural, ethnic and religious diversity that exists right here in Govanhill. We’re also delighted to be able to say that the Govanhill Parade and Carnival will be making a colourful return to the festival after last year’s biggest turnout to date!While the festival might have grown in scale and size over the years, at its heart, GIFC will always be an anti-racist festival. Every year, we continue to celebrate the contributions that immigrants have made to Govanhill, showing that there is no room for racism in our community. Govanhill really is a neighbourhood unlike any other in Scotland; home to people of 40+ nationalities and 60+ languages. The richness of our flourishing arts and culture scene shows that our diversity, history and heritage is what makes Govanhill so unique and why we feel so proud to live here and call this community ours!So, what’s stopping you? Come and get stuck in and marvel at all that Govanhill has to offer!

Govanhill Baths Community Trust

Evening of storytelling with Colm Bryce, author of "Little Donegal: The Irish in the Gorbals & Govanhill."

Govanhill Library

Govanhill International Festival & Carnival 2024

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Join us for an engaging evening of storytelling with Colm Bryce, author of "Little Donegal: The Irish in the Gorbals &amp; Govanhill." Colm will delve into the rich historical connections between Govanhill, Gorbals, and Donegal, highlighting the impact of Irish migrants from the North West of Ireland on Glasgow’s southside.Discover how Irish people have been integral to Scotland's history, from the Dál Riada tribe in 400 CE to the growth of Glasgow in the 17th and 18th centuries, and through all the stages of the city's development, including in Govanhill. We will relaunch our Irish History Group - come along and share your story. Accessible toilets: The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance, opposite the reception.Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.Wheelchair access

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