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Category: KAS News
Some images from the recent Heritage Week visit to Ballynafad Lake
Some images from the Society’s trip to Jerpoint
Some images taken from the Society’s annual outing 2022, which was to Jerpoint Abbey in Co Kilkenny.
The farm journal of the Holt family, Coolavacoose, Carbury, County Kildare, 1798-1879
This journal of a middle-size tenant farmer, a rare survivor from nineteenth-century Ireland, is in the possession of the Holt family of Coolavacoose, Carbury, County Kildare. Neither a personal diary nor a full account book, it mostly records expenditure on labourers on the Holts’ farm at Coolavacoose but also features…
The Follies Trust – Two Online Lectures
The Follies Trust have organised lectures on Thursday 28 October and Thursday 25 November at 7.30pm. They are being held on zoom as a webinar with a limited number of people can attend St David’s church in person. We are indebted to St David’s for hosting these events – to…
September and October online talks
Our talk this Thursday 2nd September @ 7:30pm will be “Kildare:, Mysteries, Legend & Facts “ with AJ Mullowney. To join the Zoom Meeting on 2nd September please use the link or meeting ID provided. https://zoom.us/j/97286501359?pwd=RFUyNEpWZ3ozdGRyVlR0a3h3a0xudz09 The talk on the “History of the Royal Curragh Golf Club” with William H Gibson Colonel (retd.) will take place on Thursday 7th October…
A Message from the President
Dear Member, I do hope that you and your families are keeping safe and well as we continue to endure the current Level 5 Covid restrictions. Normally at this time of year the Society would be circulating the programme of events for the coming year. This year things are a…
The passing of the Hon. Desmond Guinness
The Society is saddened to mark the passing of the Hon Desmond Guinness. He was an active member and Council member of the County Kildare Archaeological Society for many years. His contribution to heritage and conservation issues in County Kildare and beyond were significant, particularly in his role as co-founder…
An update on the 2020 Programme of Events from CKAS President Siobhán McNulty
As part of the recent relaxing of some of the Covid-19 restrictions the situation has been reviewed, with the possibility of reactivating the 2020 programme of events. However given that the safety and wellbeing of our members is of utmost importance, together with the practicalities of holding a socially distant…
Cancellation of CKAS events
We regret to advise that all the Society’s events for the foreseeable future have been cancelled. This decision has been taken with the best interests of our members in mind in light of the current Covid-19 situation. We will of course monitor and review the situation in line with the…
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Upcoming Events
Jun
18
Sun
2023
12:05 pm
Visit to Johnstown Bridge and to...
@ Dunfierth Church and Ruins
Visit to Johnstown Bridge and to...
@ Dunfierth Church and Ruins
Jun 18 @ 12:05 pm
Sunday 18 June, 3.00pm Visit to Johnstown Bridge and to Dun Fierth, Co. Kildare Guide: Conleth Manning (Past President) Meet at Old Dun Fierth Church €5 Tea/coffee
Jul
9
Sun
2023
12:00 pm
Annual Excursion to Hamwood Hous...
@ Hamwood House & Gardens
Annual Excursion to Hamwood Hous...
@ Hamwood House & Gardens
Jul 9 @ 12:00 pm
Sunday 9 July, 12.00 noon (Annual Excursion) Hamwood House and Gardens, Dunboyne, Co. Meath By courtesy of Mr and Mrs Charles Hamilton Picnic on the lawn followed by a tour of the house and gardens Numbers are limited – please book by 26 June on this booking form
Jul
31
Mon
2023
7:30 pm
Talk on Lord Walter FitzGerald o...
@ Kilkea Castle
Talk on Lord Walter FitzGerald o...
@ Kilkea Castle
Jul 31 @ 7:30 pm
Talk on Lord Walter FitzGerald on the 100th Anniversary of his death Speaker: Hugh Crawford (Immediate Past President) Venue: Kilkea Castle, Castledermot, the de Lacey Suite Please book by 17 July on this booking form In association with County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee
Aug
15
Tue
2023
7:00 pm
Walk and talk on the engineering...
Walk and talk on the engineering...
Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday 15 August, 7.00pm (Heritage Week) Walk and talk on the engineering and transport history in the Sallins environs highlighting the 1783/1883/1983 sequence Speaker: Liam Kenny No charge
Sep
23
Sat
2023
2:30 pm
Guided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wic...
@ Fair Green, Dunlavin
Guided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wic...
@ Fair Green, Dunlavin
Sep 23 @ 2:30 pm
Saturday 23 September, 2.30pm Guided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow Speaker: Chris Lawlor. Meet by the Fair Green €5 Tea/coffee
Some images from the recent Heritage Week visit to Ballynafad Lake
Some images from the Society’s trip to Jerpoint
Some images taken from the Society’s annual outing 2022, which was to Jerpoint Abbey in Co Kilkenny.
The farm journal of the Holt family, Coolavacoose, Carbury, County Kildare, 1798-1879
This journal of a middle-size tenant farmer, a rare survivor from nineteenth-century Ireland, is in the possession of the Holt family of Coolavacoose, Carbury, County Kildare. Neither a personal diary nor a full account book, it mostly records expenditure on labourers on the Holts’ farm at Coolavacoose but also features…
The Follies Trust – Two Online Lectures
The Follies Trust have organised lectures on Thursday 28 October and Thursday 25 November at 7.30pm. They are being held on zoom as a webinar with a limited number of people can attend St David’s church in person. We are indebted to St David’s for hosting these events – to…
September and October online talks
Our talk this Thursday 2nd September @ 7:30pm will be “Kildare:, Mysteries, Legend & Facts “ with AJ Mullowney. To join the Zoom Meeting on 2nd September please use the link or meeting ID provided. https://zoom.us/j/97286501359?pwd=RFUyNEpWZ3ozdGRyVlR0a3h3a0xudz09 The talk on the “History of the Royal Curragh Golf Club” with William H Gibson Colonel (retd.) will take place on Thursday 7th October…
A Message from the President
Dear Member, I do hope that you and your families are keeping safe and well as we continue to endure the current Level 5 Covid restrictions. Normally at this time of year the Society would be circulating the programme of events for the coming year. This year things are a…
The passing of the Hon. Desmond Guinness
The Society is saddened to mark the passing of the Hon Desmond Guinness. He was an active member and Council member of the County Kildare Archaeological Society for many years. His contribution to heritage and conservation issues in County Kildare and beyond were significant, particularly in his role as co-founder…
An update on the 2020 Programme of Events from CKAS President Siobhán McNulty
As part of the recent relaxing of some of the Covid-19 restrictions the situation has been reviewed, with the possibility of reactivating the 2020 programme of events. However given that the safety and wellbeing of our members is of utmost importance, together with the practicalities of holding a socially distant…
Cancellation of CKAS events
We regret to advise that all the Society’s events for the foreseeable future have been cancelled. This decision has been taken with the best interests of our members in mind in light of the current Covid-19 situation. We will of course monitor and review the situation in line with the…
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Upcoming Events
Jun18Sun202312:05 pm Visit to Johnstown Bridge and to... @ Dunfierth Church and RuinsVisit to Johnstown Bridge and to... @ Dunfierth Church and RuinsJun 18 @ 12:05 pmSunday 18 June, 3.00pm Visit to Johnstown Bridge and to Dun Fierth, Co. Kildare Guide: Conleth Manning (Past President) Meet at Old Dun Fierth Church €5 Tea/coffeeJul9Sun202312:00 pm Annual Excursion to Hamwood Hous... @ Hamwood House & GardensAnnual Excursion to Hamwood Hous... @ Hamwood House & GardensJul 9 @ 12:00 pmSunday 9 July, 12.00 noon (Annual Excursion) Hamwood House and Gardens, Dunboyne, Co. Meath By courtesy of Mr and Mrs Charles Hamilton Picnic on the lawn followed by a tour of the house and gardens Numbers are limited – please book by 26 June on this booking formJul31Mon20237:30 pm Talk on Lord Walter FitzGerald o... @ Kilkea CastleTalk on Lord Walter FitzGerald o... @ Kilkea CastleJul 31 @ 7:30 pmTalk on Lord Walter FitzGerald on the 100th Anniversary of his death Speaker: Hugh Crawford (Immediate Past President) Venue: Kilkea Castle, Castledermot, the de Lacey Suite Please book by 17 July on this booking form In association with County Kildare Decade of Commemorations CommitteeAug15Tue20237:00 pm Walk and talk on the engineering...Walk and talk on the engineering...Aug 15 @ 7:00 pmTuesday 15 August, 7.00pm (Heritage Week) Walk and talk on the engineering and transport history in the Sallins environs highlighting the 1783/1883/1983 sequence Speaker: Liam Kenny No chargeSep23Sat20232:30 pm Guided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wic... @ Fair Green, DunlavinGuided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wic... @ Fair Green, DunlavinSep 23 @ 2:30 pmSaturday 23 September, 2.30pm Guided tour of Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow Speaker: Chris Lawlor. Meet by the Fair Green €5 Tea/coffee