Irish Standard Time will come into effect on Sunday 25th at 1am – so don’t forget to put your clocks forward. Forgetting to do so could mean missing out on our first meeting of 2018, which is not on! Sunday 25 March, 3.00pm ‘We have lost our great Mrs Conolly’…
“Stacking the Coffins – Influenza, War and Revolution in Ireland, 1918–19” by long time CKAS member Ida Milne is due for publication in May of this year. The 1918-19 influenza pandemic disrupted Irish society and politics. Stilling cities and towns as it passed through, it closed schools, courts and libraries,…
Congratulations to council member Dr Sharon Greene who is to succeed Tom Condit as editor of Archaeology Ireland. This position reflects the hard work and commitment that Sharon shows to archaeology in Ireland. Members of CKAS on learning of the new role at yesterday’s AGM, applauded Sharon heartily. The Spring 2018 edition…
As previously advised the trip will be with the assistance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators of the Scottish mainland. Travel by luxury coach and P&O Ferries with the services of a Blue Badge Guide throughout. Dates: 20th to 25th May 2018. Accommodation: The group will be accommodated…
Annual General Meeting 3pm, Saturday 25th November in Killashee House Hotel, Naas Agenda: President’s opening remarks & welcome Apologies for absence Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 19th November 2016 Matters arising Reports: Honorary Secretary’s Report on behalf of the Council Honorary Treasurer’s Report and Adoption of Accounts…
Saturday 21st October saw another successful Annual Dinner in the Killashee Hotel in Naas. If you were unable to attend for whatever reason, the sideshow below will give you a flavour of the evening, and perhaps whet your appetite to attend next year! Photographs courtesy of Oliver Murphy
The County Kildare Archaeological Society is to embark on a most ambitious trip to Scotland next year by popular request. The trip will be under the guidance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators of the Scottish mainland and will take place between 20 – 25 May 2018…
Baldonnel Aerodrome: 1917-1924 On a sunny but blustery Sunday afternoon, around 30 members enjoyed a tour around Baldonnel Aerodrome conducted by society member, Lt. Col. Miachel O’Malley (Rtd). This included a stop which marked the take-off location of the ‘Bremen’, which made the first successful East-West transatlantic flight. After the…
A street walk to explore an 18th Century designed country town led by Michael Jacob (Council Member) and Barry Walsh. Commencing at the entrance to the Catholic church of St Peter and St Paul at 2.30 pm. Donation €5. Tea/Coffee
