“History of the Royal Curragh Golf Club” with William H Gibson Colonel (retd.)

When: October 7, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk please email Siobhán at and the Zoom details will be sent to you.

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“Lord Walter Fitzgerald Prize” – a discussion about the background of this prestigous prize

When: August 22, 2021 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Zoom

As part of the Society’s contribution to Heritage Week 2021, CKAS will  host a Zoom Event outlining the background of the Lord Walter Fitzgerald Prize as part of a conversation with the 2021 recipient, Cora Crampton. The event will take place on  Sunday 22nd August  @t 2.30pm,  via Zoom. To…

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“Kildare:, Mysteries, Legend & Facts “ with AJ Mullowney

When: September 2, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: Zoom

Kildare:, Mysteries, Legend & Facts “ with  AJ Mullowney. The talk will  take place on Thursday 2nd September @ 7;30pm via Zoom To join the Zoom Meeting, please use the link or meeting ID provided. https://zoom.us/j/97286501359?pwd=RFUyNEpWZ3ozdGRyVlR0a3h3a0xudz09 Meeting ID: 972 8650 1359 Passcode: 466410  

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Craftsmanship in the architecture of County Kildar

When: July 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk, please register your interest by emailing me at  and the ZOOM details will be circulated in advance of each talk. CKAS Online Talk Series Date & Time Talk Title Speaker Thursday July  8th  2021 @7:30pm   Craftsmanship in the architecture of County…

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History & Archaeology of Athy

When: June 16, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk, please register your interest by emailing me at  and the ZOOM details will be circulated in advance of each talk. CKAS Online Talk Series Date & Time Talk Title Speaker Thursday June 10th 2021 @7:30pm History & Archaeology of Athy Frank Taaffe…

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The Archaeology of the Rath Internment Camp, the Curragh

When: May 25, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk, please register your interest by emailing me at  and the ZOOM details will be circulated in advance of each talk. CKAS Online Talk Series Date & Time Talk Title Speaker Tuesday  May 25th 2021 @7:30pm   The Archaeology of the Rath Internment…

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“A Walk in the May Dew”

When: April 29, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk, please register your interest by emailing me at  and the ZOOM details will be circulated in advance of each talk.   CKAS Online Talk Series Date & Time Talk Title Speaker Thursday April 29th 2021 @ 7:30pm   “A Walk in the…

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Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark(Cavan Burren)

When: March 3, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom

If you would like to attend this talk, please register your interest by emailing me at  and the ZOOM details will be circulated in advance of each talk.     CKAS Online Talk Series Date & Time Talk Title Speaker Wednesday March 3rd 2021 @ 7:30pm Marble Arch Caves UNESCO…

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Maps, Deeds and Quakers. Rathangan’s Quaker Community 1690 – 1928

When: February 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Religious Society of Friends – Quakers – were meticulous record-keepers. Working through existing records we can trace their presence in the Rathangan area from the birth of William Sheldon (son of Elizar Sheldon and Susanna Edmundson) in 1692 to the departure of Sidney G Nicholson for Dublin in 1928….

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