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Notice from Kildare County Council – dated 27 March 2020 Throughout this period, customers are encouraged to access our new dedicated COVID-19 webpages – http://kildare.ie/countycouncil/coronavirusinformation These pages are regularly updated and contain: • updates on our services • the best ways to contact us and do business with us • links to official information on …
Notice from Newbridge Local History Group – dated 24 March 2020 Covid-19 and its impact: All our activities for the next few months are suspended in accordance with Government recommendations to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. In the meantime, take time to peruse the various categories on our website. If you feel like writing …
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Below is a Garda press release relating to their support role in providing assistance to those in the community who are vulnerable, particularly our elderly and isolated, in the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a community organisation the County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups encourage everyone to share such information as widely …
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Notice from Naas Local History Group – dated 16 March 2020 In the interest of our members health, it has been decided to cancel all Naas Local History Group events until further notice. We will resume our meetings and outings when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please stay safe and keep …
Notice from Celbridge Historical Society – dated 14 March 2020 Dear Members, We regret to inform you that the decision has been taken to cancel the planned 2020 talks and outings of Celbridge Historical Society, for the months to come. The cancellation includes the traditional St Patrick’s Day visit to the Oratory, Holy Well and …
Notice from Kill History Group – dated 13 March 2020 Please note that, due to worsening Covid 19 [Corona] virus situation, the next meeting of the Kill History Group, scheduled for Monday 23rd March, has been postponed. The talk concerned will be re-scheduled for later in the year. Kill History Group
Notice from Cill Dara Historical Society – dated 12 March 2020 As a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of COVID-19 we are cancelling our talks until further notice. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of all our valued members and speakers and their families and friends. Thank you for …
Notice from Curragh Local History Group – dated 12 March 2020 Folks, In the interest of all our safety because of the Coronavirus the Curragh Local History Group meetings will be cancelled until further notice. Keep safe and hopefully see you sooner rather than later. Barbara
Irish Nursing: A Celebration Saturday 25th APRIL 2020 10.00.am – 1.30pm Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Organised by County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee, in association with County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups, to mark the contribution of nurses in Ireland over the past one hundred years. This even includes: Short History Talks Panel …
Please note that this event has been cancelled due to the present situation with the COVID-19 virus. Free lecture titled, Mausolea and Memorials to the Dead in Ireland, by Dr Finbar McCormick, will take place in St David’s Church, Naas, on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 8pm. Refreshments from 7.30pm. All welcome. In Maudlins burial …
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The 2020 Community Grant Schemes are now open. The closing date is March 6th at 5p.m. KCC notice: Any applications received after this will not be considered. What is the purpose of the Community Grant Scheme? The purpose of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Community groups engaged in activities which encourage community …