In order to give a flavour of what is available in the society’s archives, occasionally we publish extracts from the Journals of the Co. Kildare Archaeological Society.
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Upcoming Events
Jun20Sat3:00 pm Cancelled: Visit to Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareCancelled: Visit to Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareJun 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meet outside the Drama Hall, beside the Church. Walk and talk with guide Tom Crean to include C18 industrial history of Prosperous and its part in the 1798 Rebellion.Jul19Sun9:30 am Cancelled: Annual Excursion: Cou...Cancelled: Annual Excursion: Cou...Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Kells, located on the Kings River 15 Kms South of Kilkenny hosts two amazing structures, Kells Priory and Mullins Mills. The Augustinians from Bodmin in Cornwall founded the Priory in 1190. In form and content it would closely resemble what was subsequently built at Great Connell. Mullins Mills’ current structure...Aug18Tue8:00 pm Heritage Week OutingHeritage Week OutingAug 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe history and heritage of Ballinafagh Lake, Prosperous. Meet at the lake and please wear suitable footwear. No chargeSep19Sat3:00 pm Confey Medieval Church and Grave...Confey Medieval Church and Grave...Sep 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pmGuided 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 please wear suitable footwear. €5, Tea/coffeeOct10Sat2:30 pm Guided Tour Of Athy’s Medieval a...Guided Tour Of Athy’s Medieval a...Oct 10 @ 2:30 pmTour of Athy led by Frank Taaffe and followed by tea/coffee and sandwiches in Bradbury’s. Meet in the Car Park at K Leisure off Woodstock Street; the next stop will be at the Edmund Rice Square Car Park where cars can be left until the guided tour is finished. €5,...