SALVETE AMICI
This the first ROMAN LIVING HISTORY group in HIBERNIA (Ireland) was founded in 2005 by Joseph P O'Doherty Saleh. The main purpose of which was to portray as accurately as possible as many historically accurate aspects of ROME, and its society . This aim to be achieved by research and the display of historically accurate reproduction, weapons, armour, clothing and everyday objects. We display at public and historically themed events,and also are available to support community and Charitable Societies. in Cork we have supported The City's St Patricks Day celebrations The South Parish Historical Society. The Lyons club. The Shandon St Communty Festival. The Douglas St. Traders Community. Elizabeth Fort Restoration Project. Spike Island Historical Attraction. Cork City Council Volunteer project. We have received a commendation from the lord Mayors Office for our contributions to the community. (see pic of citation in slide show) We also have a schools and colleges visitation program. For Information on this please contact Joseph on 087 2822414 TO AVAIL OF OUR SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT US Phone 087 2822414 by e-mail [email protected] Our other activities involve traveling to sites and festivals in BRITANNIA (UK) and the Greater Empire (Europe) so far we have attended NATALIA DE ROMA ( the celebration of the founding of ROME ), POMPEII and HERCULANO, and we recently attended the ROMAN FESTIVAL at ARCHEON (Holland) ROMANS IRELAND IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION ALL FUNDS RAISED OR EARNED ARE USED TO SUSTAIN AND PROMOTE THE GROUP. |
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Many of our members hold academic qualifications related to our interest in ROME and the CELTIC Past.
e.g. Our Senator M.F. Gasparro has a BA in Greek and Roman studies from UCC.
D. Ryan, has an MA in Irish and European History, from UCC
Roisin Hurley has a BA in Archeology, from UCC.
E. Healy has a degree in Marine Eng, and an MA in Maths and English. also from UCC
The reason we share this information is in order that the public may understand that we take this very seriously and it is not just about dressing up and looking good.
Membership
To become a member all one needs is to have an
interest In ROMAN or the CELTIC past.
We have members drawn from all parts of HIBERNIA (IRELAND) and indeed a few associates from BRITANNIA and other parts of the EMPIRE. We have some equipment which will allow you to try a few events before committing to acquiring your own. What could be easier. GO ON GIVE US A CALL.
To become a member all one needs is to have an
interest In ROMAN or the CELTIC past.
We have members drawn from all parts of HIBERNIA (IRELAND) and indeed a few associates from BRITANNIA and other parts of the EMPIRE. We have some equipment which will allow you to try a few events before committing to acquiring your own. What could be easier. GO ON GIVE US A CALL.
