30 Years a Growing

30 Bliain ag Fás

This photographic exhibition celebrates 30 vibrant years of Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in 2021. Drawing from our own archive, that of the Belfast Media Group and private collections, this online compilation of thirty photographs gives an intriguing insight into the history and heritage of An Chultúrlann over the years. An Chultúrlann was established in the old Broadway Presbyterian Church 30 years ago, in 1991, to provide accommodation for the newly-established post-primary Irish medium school, Meánscoil Feirste, which at the time had 9 pupils and has since expanded beyond these walls with a roll of 900.

The opening of An Chultúrlann heralded a new dawn. For the first time, Irish speakers in Belfast and from further afield had a place to gather during the day. Various enterprises and individual artists moved in and, to this day, the centre is a hub of creativity and innovation for the arts, culture, youth provision, further education and journalism. For the public, it is a warm, welcoming place to enjoy the events and company of friends, old and new.

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