Aleen Cust Centenary Commemorations

Roscommon County Council is proud to support the Aleen Cust Centenary Commemorations. Aleen Cust, the first woman to become a veterinary surgeon in Ireland and the UK was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. Remembered in Galway and Roscommon for her charm, integrity, intelligence and a highly capable practitioner.

There are several events planned as part of the celebrations.

Schools Workbook

Ever and Always

The Marvellous Story of Aleen Cust ‘Britain and Ireland’s First Female Vet

By Eithne O’Halloran and Sara Nylund

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Aleen Cust - A Pioneer Remembered – Video

via Roscommon County Council's Facebook   https://fb.watch/jJjDihpwpf/

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Podcast Series

Aleen Cust - A Woman of Measure Podcast Series

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Aleen Cust Centenary Conference

Mount Bellew Agricultural College Thursday 11^th & Friday 12^th August 2022

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Full Conference details at this link – Aleen Cust Conference Brochure

Conference Booking for Thursday 11^th August https://fullhouseevents.ie/aleen-cust-centenary-conference

Conference Booking for Friday 12^th August https://aleencust.clr.events/event/132453:aleen-cust-centenary-conference

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‘A Lone Furrow’

Join Roscommon Drama Group for a special production of ‘A Lone Furrow’ in Roscommon Arts Centre 18-20^th August

‘A Lone Furrow’ information and booking https://roscommonartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173626162/events

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‘Athleague Remembers Aleen Cust’

Join Athleague Tidy Towns in association with Aleen Cust Memorial Society in Athleague on Saturday 13^th August https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/athleague-remembers-aleen-cust-1868-1937