The next event in the Society’s programme of events for 2019, is marking Lord Walter Fitzgerald’s contribution to heritage in County Kildare and surrounding Counties. This event is being held in conjunction with County Kildare Library Services as part of National Heritage Week 2019 and will take place in 4…
A group of 31 members of the Society have just completed a historic trip to West Mayo, based in the Castlecourt Hotel Westport in association with JMG Travel from 12 – 15 May 2019. The first stop en route was in the historic town of Athlone, the geographical centre of…
by AJ Mullowney 14th May 2019 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of William Marshal. He was known as the greatest knight of England and served as regent of the kingdom during the boyhood of King Henry III. At the age of 43 he married Isabel de Clare, aged…
Rathangan Local History Group – ‘The Great Escaper. Flight Lt. Mike Casey and the Rathangan connection.‘ – a talk by James Durney (CKAS Council Member), historian with Kildare Arts and Library Service,on Wednesday March 20th at 8pm in the Old Schoolhouse Rathangan. The Great Escape is an iconic film loosely based on…
The launch of Protestant and Irish by Dr Martin Mansergh takes place on 12 March at 18.30 in St. Patrick’s College, Carlow. A collection of exploratory essays edited by Ian d’Alton and Ida Milne, this book explores perspectives on Protestant history.
Clane Local History Group will present a talk by John McLoughlin entitled “Lord Rosse (Birr Castle Telescope) and his immense contribution to Science” in Clane GAA Club, Prosperous Road, Clane, on Wednesday 13th February, 2019 at 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome
(1) Co Cork – Cloyne Literary & Historical Society – Events https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e5e3dfd4c12216d7e548edf06/files/0ee11e55-2b72-4a0e-a94c-b873d4a569bb/EventsJan2019.docx (2) Co.Dublin – Clondalkin Historical Society – Talk https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e5e3dfd4c12216d7e548edf06/files/a9675562-6bfa-4c75-bf00-48af45e13b13/Scan0099.pdf (3) Co.Cork – Bishopstown Historical Society – Talk see link below https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e5e3dfd4c12216d7e548edf06/files/cc6821e8-44c2-400b-946d-7dd66d5fbb02/Historical_Soc_Jan_2019.pdf (4) Holyhead Maritime Museum – Blog Barry Hillier of Holyhead Maritime Museum asked me to bring a…
This trip is organised with the assistance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators in Ireland and planned with the guidance of leading historians and archaeologists practising in the area. The trip will be led by Hugh Crawford and Bernadette Doyle. Dates: 12th – 15th May 2018 Travel…
