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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Recent Posts
- Lord Walter Fitzgerald Prize 2025 winner announced
- Brigid’s World Conference on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September 2024
- Photographs from the May 2024 excursion to Rathangan
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- Kildare Biodiversity Conference (Saturday 14th October)
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Upcoming Events
Jun15Sun20253:00 pm A Barge trip on the Grand Canal ...A Barge trip on the Grand Canal ...Jun 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmMembers only Led by Liam Kenny & Michael Jacob. Please book by 1st June. €10 Tea/coffeeJul6Sun202511:30 am Annual Excursion to Monksgrange ...Annual Excursion to Monksgrange ...Jul 6 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pmMembers only Annual Excursion to Monksgrange House, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford by courtesy of Mr. Jeremy Hill Picnic in the grounds of the house at 12 followed by a tour of the house and gardens. Please book by 28th June. Download booking form here.Aug20Wed20257:00 pm History of the Irish National Stud @ Osborne Centre,History of the Irish National Stud @ Osborne Centre,Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmA talk by Dr. Declan Monaghan.Sep21Sun20252:00 pm A Walking Tour of Baltinglass, C... @ McAllister MonumentA Walking Tour of Baltinglass, C... @ McAllister MonumentSep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmGuide: Paul Gorry FGAI. Meet at McAllister Monument, Main Street, Baltinglass. €5 Tea/coffeeOct8Wed20252:30 pm Visit to Kildare County Archives... @ Kildare County Archives and Local StudiesVisit to Kildare County Archives... @ Kildare County Archives and Local StudiesOct 8 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmVisit to Kildare County Archives and Local Studies, Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildare, facilitated by Kildare County Council and Karel Kiely, County Archivist and Kevin Murphy, Local Studies Librarian €5 Tea/coffee Archives