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
Jul31Sun202212:00 pm Guided tour of Jerpoint Abbey, T... @ Jerpoint Abbey, ThomastownGuided tour of Jerpoint Abbey, T... @ Jerpoint Abbey, ThomastownJul 31 @ 12:00 pm
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: €5Aug16Tue20227:00 pm Heritage Week Outing: Ballinafag... @ Ballinafagh Lake carparkHeritage Week Outing: Ballinafag... @ Ballinafagh Lake carparkAug 16 @ 7:00 pm
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 This is a man-made lake, originally made to supply water to the Grand Canal via the Blackwood (Coill Dubh) feeder.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,-6.7819569,16.58zSep17Sat20223:00 pm Confey Medieval Church and Grave...Confey Medieval Church and Grave...Sep 17 @ 3:00 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 suitable footwear is advisedOct8Sat20223:00 pm Walk and Talk around Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareWalk and Talk around Prosperous @ Drama Hall, Prosperous, Co KildareOct 8 @ 3:00 pmGuided 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