Presentation of the Lord Walter FitzGerald medal and prize for research 2019. Guest Speaker: Professor Mary Ann Lyons, Honorary Editor. Book by Friday 11 October. Please see booking form, members and their guests
Speaker: Noel Dunne Archaeologist (Member) An overview of the results of archaeological investigations associated with the Sallins by-pass. Venue: Kilcullen Heritage Centre Followed by Tea/Coffee. Donation €5.
Saturday 17 – 25 August [Heritage Week] Lord Walter Fitzgerald’s contribution to Heritage in County Kildare and Surrounding Counties. Details on venues to be announced later.
Guide: Mary Hanrahan, Chairperson, Fethard Historical Society. Meet at The Town Hall at 12.00 noon followed by coffee / tea & scones. Visit the museum, picnic followed by a guided tour of the medieval town of Fethard. Dinner to follow in the Horse & Jockey Hotel and Restaurant. Led by:…
A guided walk around Johnstown Village exploring the sites of historical and archaeological interest with updates of recent archaeological investigations beside the village. Led by: Brian McCabe (Council Member)
Speakers: John MacKenna (author and biographer of Ernest Shackleton) and Kevin Kenny. Meet in the village square Ballitore, visit the Leadbeater house and the Quaker meeting house. Later visit Kilkea House (birthplace of Ernest Shackleton) followed by a visit to Athy’s Shackleton Museum. Led by: Frank Taaffe (Council Member)
Speaker: Teresa Bolger MSc., MPhil. An overview of the results of archaeological investigations that identified the remains of an extensive manorial village at Mullamast. Venue: Kilcullen Heritage Centre Followed by Tea/Coffee. Donation €5.
This trip is organised with the assistance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators in Ireland and planned with the guidance of leading historians and archaeologists practising in the area. The trip will be led by Hugh Crawford and Bernadette Doyle. Dates: 12th – 15th May 2018 Travel…
Annual John Devoy Memorial Event Naas Library on 18 September at 7.00 p.m. It is a lecture entitled William Roantree, Kildare Fenian and the Devoy Connection. It will be delivered by Michael Kenny. Michael is an historian and former Keeper, Art and Industry Division at the National Museum of Ireland. His book, ‘Brothers…
Great Episode’s in Ireland History – part of Kildare County Council’s Decade of Commemorations. Admission is free on Friday, €5 on Saturday (€10 for the evening concert), pre-booking is essential on or call 045 448 327 Click here to download the event programme. FRIDAY 17:00–17:45pm The Glen of Imaal…
