{"id":2760,"date":"2026-08-03T19:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2026-08-03T19:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:39:29","slug":"film-screening-ag-trasnu-an-atlantaigh-dhuibh-crossing-the-black-atlantic-saturday-22-august-2026-100-pm-200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/film-screening-ag-trasnu-an-atlantaigh-dhuibh-crossing-the-black-atlantic-saturday-22-august-2026-100-pm-200\/","title":{"rendered":"Film Screening: Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Film Screening: Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh<\/em> \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic<\/em><\/h2>\n

Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/strong>
\nMick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Galway Civic Trust for a special screening of the acclaimed 2017 documentary by Des Kilbane;\u00a0\u00a0Ag Trasn\u00fa An Atlantaigh Dhuibh \/ Crossing the Black Atlantic<\/em><\/strong>, a\u00a0remarkable true story of Tom Molineaux<\/strong>, a former enslaved African American who rose to become one of the greatest bare-knuckle boxers of the early nineteenth century.<\/p>\n

After winning his freedom in the United States, Molineaux travelled to England where he challenged the reigning champion, Tom Cribb, in two legendary prize fights that remain among the most debated contests in boxing history. Celebrated by many during his lifetime, his fortunes later declined, leading him to Galway in 1818.<\/p>\n

The film explores Molineaux’s extraordinary journey across the Atlantic and concludes with the little-known story of his final days in Galway, where he was cared for by fellow freedmen serving with the 77th Regiment before his death. He was buried in a pauper’s grave in Mervue, creating a unique and often overlooked connection between Galway and one of the most remarkable sporting figures of his age.<\/p>\n

This screening forms part of Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026<\/strong>, a full-day programme presented during National Heritage Week 2026<\/strong>. Held across the Mick Lally Theatre, the Hall of the Red Earl, and the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, the day features talks, exhibitions, living history displays, storytelling, and an evening concert, celebrating Galway’s rich heritage while reflecting this year’s Heritage Week theme, “Heritage at Risk.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

For programme updates and booking information, visit https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe<\/strong>
\nHall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway
\n\u260e 091 564946<\/p>\n

This event is supported by Kavanagh\u2019s SuperValu, Druid Theatre and Galway City Council through the Local Community Festival Grants Scheme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Location<\/h3>\n

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