Loughs Agency have organised a Maritime Heritage Seminar in Carlingford, Co Louth with an interesting blend of speakers and subjects.

Patrick Fitzgerald, a professional historian with a long career in researching genealogy and uncovering the story of migration through the centuries, will take us on a journey of migration through the Foyle and Carlingford loughs.

Brendan McSherry, the county Heritage Officer with a passionate awareness of Carlingford Lough, its shores, hinterland and communities will present on Carlingford Lough, a barrier or a highway?

Kirstin Lemon, geologist by profession with a broader intent to inform communities about their geology and the influence on their culture will speak about Mountains, Myths and Maritime: a UNESCO Global Geopark in Mourne Gullion Strangford.

Finally, Liam Campbell, a researcher with an intense interest in exploring the development of cultures within distinct catchments, will present on the Culture of the Catchment - Source to Sea.

The event will start with tea/coffee on arrival and a mid-morning break with departure before lunchtime.

Admission is by Eventbrite ticket only. Tickets are FREE.