Oriel Connects Us, ‘Oirialla A Thugann Sinn Le Chéile’ is a cross-border co-operative venture linking two communities embodying the cultural heritage and identity of Ancient Oriel (Oirialla): Omeath, Co Louth and Lislea, Co Armagh funded by International Fund for Ireland.



Oriel Traditional Orchestra

Oriel Connects Us-Oirialla Thugann Sinn le Chéile, the Omeath-Lislea Partnership, organised a well-attended Sunday Afternoon Concert in the Dolmen Centre Omeath. The rafters were festooned with Autumnal bunting, the atmosphere was welcoming and the line-up…



‘The Root of All Evil’: The Irish Boundary Commission

Talk by Cormac Moore Wednesday 5th November 2025 Time/Am: 7.30pm Venue/Áit: Grand Central Hotel, Omeath Refreshments provided. Free event All Welcome – Fálite roimh chách Bookings/additional information: info@orielconnectsus.com 0429375422 Based on research from the book…



Week Two in our series with Dr. Miriam Moffitt

At the second talk on the history of Christianity in Ireland we looked at how Christianity developed in Ireland, and at the similarities and differences that existed between the Irish Church and the Church on…



Week One in our series with Dr. Miriam Moffitt

There was a good attendance on Thursday 2nd October in Lislea Community Centre at the at the first of our three-week series of talks by Dr. Miriam Moffitt, on the history of Christianity in Ireland,…



Oriel Tradition Orchestra and Niamh Noade with Audrey Trainor

Oriel Tradition Orchestra and Niamh Noade with Audrey Trainor will be performing in the Dolmen Centre Omeath on Sunday 19th October at 4pm. This performance is part of our ongoing #OrielConnectsUs project, funded by #internationalfundforireland…



The Cadgers Pad Walk

The Cadger’s Pad has captured the imagination of people in Omeath and Cooley. On Sunday 28th September they turned out in force to walk in the footsteps of their forebears, the girls and women who…



ASPECTS OF THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF IRELAND

Talks by Dr. Miriam Moffitt on Thursdays 2nd, 9th, 16th October Time/Am: 7.00pm Venue/Áit: Lislea Community Centre BT35 9UG Refreshments provided. Free events. All Welcome – Fáilte roimh chách Three fascinating talks by Dr. Miriam…



The Cadgers’ Pad Walk – Music on the Mountain

The Cadgers’ Pad, a celebration of the backbreaking journey by Omeath women and young girls carrying creels of fish across the Cooley Mountains to Ravensdale and Dundalk, will form part of the Long Grazing Acre…



Seán Mac Labhraí – Oirghiall Heritage Lecture

There was a good attendance at the autumn lecture in the ongoing series of the Oirghiall a thugann le chéile sinn project on Tuesday evening September 16th in the Dolmen Centre Omeath. Speaker Seán Mac…

Oriel Connects Us Update

Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile Omeath / Lislea Partnership The unique Lislea-Omeath relationship is designed to raise awareness of the wider ancient Oriel region, its broad cultural significance and the stories of its people. …



The Cadgers’ Pad Walk – Music on the Mountain

The Cadgers’ Pad, a celebration of the backbreaking journey by Omeath women and young girls carrying creels of fish across the Cooley Mountains to Ravensdale and Dundalk, will form part of the Long Grazing Acre…



Ar Camchuairt – On Tour

On Tuesday 19th August 2025 participants in an end of summer Oriel Connects Us heritage event enjoyed a most informative and at times moving tour around Creggan graveyard, led by the renowned local historian Úna…



Mullaghbawn Village Walk

Our next outing will take us back into South Armagh. We will join Úna again on our Mullaghbawn Village Walk which will include an itinerary that stops at the Church and Rectory, the shirt factory,…



Creggan Graveyard Tour Tuesday 19th August 2025

Our next outing will take us back into South Armagh when we will be led around Creggan graveyard by well-known local historian, Úna Walsh. Creggan is arguably the most important heritage site in South East…



The History of Hill Street Walking Tour

The History of Hill Street, the second of the walking tours this week, took place Tuesday 22 July. It started at the Town Hall and finished at Lower Hill Street/Variety Market. It concentrated on commercial…



South Armagh / Omeath History Tour

South Armagh / Omeath History Tour with Úna Walsh, Róisín Mulligan and Anne McKeown The tour takes place on Tuesday 8th July 2025 and departs Lislea Community Centre at 10.30am This is part of our…



LAUGHTER YOGA

Breath, Laugh and Relax with Jen When: Monday 16th June 2025 at 7pm Where: Lislea Community Shed All welcome This class is offered as part of our Oriel Connects Us Omeath / Lislea Partnership Oirialla…



‘Oriel Connects Us’ Launch

The cross border ‘Oriel Connects Us’ cultural and heritage programme funded by the #internationalfundforireland communities in partnership program was officially launched on 21st May. This programme partners Lislea Centre in Co Armagh, and Omeath District…



Place Names Omeath – Lislea

Place Names Omeath – Lislea with Aindriú Mac Aonghusa, Ciarán Mac Murchaidh and Úna Walsh Tuesday 27th May 2025, 7pm at the Dolmen Centre, Omeath. ALL WELCOME Our place names are many centuries old and…



Oriel Connects Us /Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile

Omeath / Lislea Partnership Launch The guest speaker at the launch will be Séamus Mac Dhaibhéid from Newry Séamus has been promoting Oriel connections for several years and has a particular interest in local history.…



‘Were There Many At The Wake?’

We had an amazing turnout for our event last Tuesday 25th March ‘Were There Many At The Wake?’ with renowned storyteller Stephen O’Hara. He brought Ireland’s Rich Storytelling Tradition to life here with heart-warming, comical…



Colleen Savage Visiting Local Schools

Recently, Colleen Savage, a singer from Crossmaglen introduced the children of Scoil Naomh Bríd and Scoil Naomh Lorcan to some of the Gaelic songs collected by John Hannon (1867 – 1931) and taught them a…