Originally published in Vol 5, No. 6, 1908 in an article entitled “Customs peculiar to certain days, formerly observed in County Kildare”. This part describes the customs associated with Samhain or Hallowe’en.
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May26Sun20242:30 pm A Visit to Rathangan, Co Kildare @ The Old School HouseA Visit to Rathangan, Co Kildare @ The Old School HouseMay 26 @ 2:30 pmA Walk & Talk of Rathangan guided by Larry Fulham. Meet at the Old School House, Main St, Rathangan. Followed by refreshments at Blakefield House, Rathangan by courtesy of Michael Dempsey. (Members only)Jun23Sun20248:30 am A visit to Faughart & Carlingfor...A visit to Faughart & Carlingfor...Jun 23 @ 8:30 amPlaces of interest will include Hill of Faughart, St Brigid’s Shrine, Carlingford’s medieval Wall, The Thoisel & Mint, a fortified Townhouse. Members & guests by arrangement) Please book by 26th May using the booking form. As parking is an issue at these locations, it is strongly recommended that you travel...Jul14Sun202412:00 pm Annual Excursion & Picnic – Dona... @ Donadea Forest Park, Donadea, Co. Kildare, W91 VK59Annual Excursion & Picnic – Dona... @ Donadea Forest Park, Donadea, Co. Kildare, W91 VK59Jul 14 @ 12:00 pmWith Seamus Cullen & Sean Byrne A walk & talk on the many historical features including the remains of the castle and walled gardens, St Peter’s Church, an icehouse & boathouse. Members only.Aug20Tue20247:30 pm A visit to Balyteague Castle @ Ballyteague GAA Grounds, Ballyteige North, Co. KildareA visit to Balyteague Castle @ Ballyteague GAA Grounds, Ballyteige North, Co. KildareAug 20 @ 7:30 pmWith Sean Byrne & Michael Jacob. Meet in Ballyteague GAA grounds.Sep15Sun20242:30 pm Visit to Moone Abbey House @ Moone Abbey, Moone, Co Kildare, R14 VA40Visit to Moone Abbey House @ Moone Abbey, Moone, Co Kildare, R14 VA40Sep 15 @ 2:30 pmBy courtesy of Jenny Matuschka Booking essential by 7th September on enclosed form. Members only €12 Tea/coffee Archives