{"id":1660,"date":"2025-07-27T00:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T00:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=1660"},"modified":"2025-08-04T22:39:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:39:21","slug":"film-screening-ag-trasnu-an-atlantaigh-dhuibh-crossing-the-black-atlantic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2025\/07\/27\/film-screening-ag-trasnu-an-atlantaigh-dhuibh-crossing-the-black-atlantic\/","title":{"rendered":"Film Screening: Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sat 23 Aug 2025 13:00 – 14:00 <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9<\/span><\/p>\n

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Booking Link:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Film Screening: Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic<\/em><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 1:00 PM<\/em>
\n\ud83d\udccd Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

As part of the Peadar O\u2019Dowd Memorial Day<\/strong> and National Heritage Week, Galway Civic Trust presents a special screening of Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic<\/em>, a compelling bilingual documentary directed by Des Kilbane of DesK Productions.<\/span><\/p>\n

This 2017 film tells the powerful true story of Tom Molineaux<\/strong>, a former slave who became one of the world\u2019s greatest bare-knuckle boxers. After fighting his way to freedom in the United States, Molineaux crossed the Atlantic to challenge the English champion, Tom Cribb, in two historic matches still remembered as among the most controversial in boxing history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though once admired by British elites, Molineaux\u2019s life ended far from the spotlight. In 1818, destitute and in failing health, he was found on the streets of Galway and taken in by fellow freedmen\u2014drummers of the 77th Regiment. Despite their kindness, Molineaux died on August 4 and was buried in a pauper\u2019s grave in Mervue.<\/span><\/p>\n

This moving documentary sheds light on a largely forgotten figure whose extraordinary journey spans continents, cultures, and centuries. It also echoes Galway\u2019s lesser-known connections to the African diaspora, themes close to the heart of the late Peadar O\u2019Dowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

This talk forms part of a special day-long programme of heritage events presented by Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe in honour of the late Peadar O\u2019Dowd (1941\u20132024) \u2014 esteemed local historian, author, educator, and founding member of the Trust. Peadar\u2019s lifelong dedication to preserving and sharing Galway\u2019s rich history has left an enduring legacy, and this commemorative series reflects the breadth of his interests, from medieval archaeology to waterways, migration, music, and community memory.<\/p>\n

The full programme includes a range of lectures, performances, tours, and cultural activities at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Hall of the Red Earl, both located on Druid Lane in Galway\u2019s Latin Quarter. The event brings together local historians, artists, and community voices in a shared celebration of Galway\u2019s heritage \u2014 past, present, and evolving.<\/span><\/p>\n

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors:
\nKavanagh\u2019s SuperValu \u2013 kavanaghgroup.ie\/supervalu<\/a>
\nDruid Theatre \u2013 druid.ie<\/a>
\nGalway City Council \u2013 Local Community Festival Grants \u2013 galwaycity.ie<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Location<\/h3>\n

The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9<\/p>\n\n

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