The Night of the Big Wind - an Irish natural disaster

Long before Éowyn and Ophelia caused havoc and tragedy across the island of Ireland, there was one storm so catastrophic people could barely call it by its name.

For this special event, historian Dr Robyn Atcheson will bring to life the circumstances of Ireland's only hurricane, the damage it caused and the unbelievable legacy it left across the country and closer to home.

Join her for an educational and entertaining look at how Twelfth Night 1839 turned from a celebration to a night of chaos. Flying sheep, fish found miles inland and the sad fate of the Guinness horses are just some of the stories you will hear at this talk - and that's just the animals. Grab a cuppa and listen to unbelievable tales of wild fires, catastrophic thunder and one man who died by shutting his bedroom window.

Was it the devil or the fairy folk who caused this apocalyptic event? What does the science say?

And why did stories of the 'Night of the Big Wind' become so important in the 20th century?

Tea/Coffee included in ticket price.

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Host or Publisher Dr Robyn Atcheson