An Unrepentant Romantic: Larne Museum and Arts Centre Helps Remember Richard Hayward

Larne Museum and Arts Centre are helping to remember and celebrate the life of one of Larne’s most famous past residents, Richard Hayward.

Richard Hayward film actor, musician and writer was born in Southport but lived in Larne for a while, attending Larne Grammar School.  He appeared in such films as The Luck of the Irish (1935) and A Night to Remember (1938).  His travel books include In Praise of Ulster (1938) and This is Ireland (1949-64).  His best known songs were ‘The Humour is on Me Now’ used in The Quiet Man, and ‘Six Miles from Bangor to Donaghadee’.

The Linenhall Library and Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)  are presenting a free symposium celebrating the life of Richard Hayward.  Journalist and author Paul Clements will outline the life and work of the celebrated writer, actor and singer who died in 1964.  Larne Museum and Arts Centre are organising a group visit for anyone interested in attending this special talk. The event takes place on Friday 17th October 2014, 1pm-2.30pm at PRONI, Titanic Quarter, Belfast.  A free bus will leave Larne Museum & Arts Centre at 12.00pm returning after the talk.

As part of this celebration of Richard Haywards Life, Larne Museum and Arts Centre also plan to show one of his films in the Museum in the upcoming months. Please watch local press for further details.

Places for the free symposium and bus are limited and must be booked in advance.  To book your place contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre  by Friday 3rd October 2014 at 4.00pm by telephoning  028 28 279482 or E-mail:  kelsom@larne.gov.uk .