Since its inception in 1891 the society has undertaken quite a number of projects to record and preserve historical and archaeological sites and monuments, such as the Bishop Wellesley tomb and the high cross at Moone. In this section will be recorded the projects of the society.
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Upcoming Events
Mar22Sun3:00 pm “Some reflections on the archite... @ Kilcullen Heritage Centre“Some reflections on the archite... @ Kilcullen Heritage CentreMar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
An illustrated talk by Andrew Tierney PhD.Apr22Wed1:45 pm Visit to the Garda Museum and Re... @ The Garda Museum, Dublin CastleVisit to the Garda Museum and Re... @ The Garda Museum, Dublin CastleApr 22 @ 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet at the Garda Museum in Dublin Castle for a guided visit of the two Museums.May10Sun7:30 am “Follow in the footsteps of Sain...“Follow in the footsteps of Sain...May 10 @ 7:30 am – May 13 @ 9:00 pmIn conjunction with JMG Travel, a four-day trip to Belfast and north Co. Down staying in Corr’s Hotel, Newtownabbey, Belfast. Highlights include Hillsborough Castle, Titanic Experience and Mount Stewart. Booking essential by 1st February please see form..Jun20Sat3:00 pm Visit to Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareVisit to Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareJun 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmMeet 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 Annual Excursion: County KilkennyAnnual Excursion: County KilkennyJul 19 @ 9:30 am – 8:00 pmKells, 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...