"The Burning of The Big House" (2023-01-28)

“The Burning of The Big House”

Charlotte Howard December 20, 2022 December 21, 20220

When: January 28, 2023 @ 9:15 am

Where: Palmerstown House, Palmerstown Demesne, Co. Kildare, W91 FK10, Ireland

Free event in association with County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee Speakers: Professor Terence Dooley, Council member Brian McCabe, Kildare County Council Heritage Officer Bridget Loughlin & Architectural Conservation Officer Ruth Kidney Tea/Coffee and light lunch provided. Register via email. Email In association with County Kildare Decade of Commemorations…

Walk and Talk around Prosperous

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 20220

When: October 8, 2022 @ 3:00 pm

Where: Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co Kildare

Guided by Tom Crean, a walk and talk around Prosperous, a town founded in the late 18th Century, to include its industrial history and its part in the 1798 Rebellion. Meet at the Drama Hall beside the Church. €5: Tea

Confey Medieval Church and Graveyard

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022

When: September 17, 2022 @ 3:00 pm

Guided by Conleth Manning, we will see the ruins of this important medieval church and visit the graveyard. Please note that much of the ground is uneven here so suitable footwear is advised

Heritage Week Outing: Ballinafagh Lake

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022

When: August 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Where: Ballinafagh Lake carpark

The history and heritage of Ballinafagh Lake, Prosperous. This is a man-made lake, originally made to supply water to the Grand Canal via the Blackwood (Coill Dubh) feeder. Meet at the lake and please wear suitable footwear. https://www.google.com/maps/dir//53.307262,-6.783006/@53.3053777,-6.7819569,16.58z

Guided tour of Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022

When: July 31, 2022 @ 12:00 pm

Where: Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown

A guided Tour of Jerpoint Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th Century with time to explore the grounds and exhibition in the Visitors’ Centre, followed by a picnic in the grounds. Entry fee: €5

Athy’s Medieval & Post Medieval Build Heritage

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 20220

When: June 25, 2022 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Where: Athy, Co Kildare

Athy’s Medieval & Post Medieval Build Heritage Guided by Frank Taaffe. Meet in the car park at K Leisure off Woodstock Street: the next stop will be Edmund Rice Square car park where cars can be left until the guided tour is finished. €5: Tea

‘Morristown Lattin: the estate and its tenants in the 18th Century’ – Online talk

Charlotte Howard April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022

When: May 11, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Online Zoom Talk with Dr Emma Lyons ‘Morristown Lattin: the estate and its tenants in the 18th Century’ Meeting link Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89075582580?pwd=NzgzQU1WMVpGVUcvNmczSS9lUVZoUT09 Meeting ID: 890 7558 2580 Passcode: 530462

History walk in Kill

Charlotte Howard April 20, 2022 April 20, 20220

When: April 24, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Where: Kill East, Kill, Co. Kildare, Ireland

A history walk in Kill guided by Brian McCabe, featuring the churches of St Brigid & St John, both of which recently celebrated their bi-centenaries . Meet in the car park of St Brigid’s where there is plenty of parking.

OHNI Annual Lecture 2021 – Dr. Anna Bryson

Charlotte Howard December 7, 2021 December 7, 2021

When: December 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Where: Online

Title: ‘Oral History in the Shadow of Conflict: Truth, Justice and Accounting for the Past’ Drawing on over twenty years’ experience of post-conflict oral history research, this paper will consider the role and function of oral history in facilitating access to truth, justice and accountability. In particular, it will draw…

The Follies Trust – Burials at Maudlins Burial Ground

Charlotte Howard October 21, 2021 October 21, 20210

When: November 25, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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…

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