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Online on 18 September 2021 at 19.30 Kildare’s forgotten Fenian, John Kenny, will be remembered at the annual John Devoy Seminar on 18 September 2021, at 19.30 in a presentation by his great granddaughter, Fran Christ. This presentation will be followed by a short talk by Liz Gillis, Historian in Residence for Dublin South Co. …
KCC with support from Creative Ireland are hosting a Know Your Locality course in September 2021. This course is free* and will be run by the Irish Heritage School. The first workshop includes a summary of the course content and format. A list of resources/links will be sent to the participants so that they can …
Remembering 1920: War, Politics and Sport, an event of Maynooth University Decade of Commemorations Committee, organised by Professors Marian Lyons and Terence Dooley of the History Department. This is a virtual event taking please on Saturday 25 September 2021. For registration see below. Conference Schedule 10.00-10.15 Conference Welcome 10.15-10.55 Daithí Ó CorráinThe Events of Bloody …
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As part of Heritage Week Rathangan Tidy Towns are organising an online event – Remembering Rathangan’s Quaker Community – on Sunday August 22nd at 3pm. This free online event traces the story of Rathangan’s Quaker Community from 1692 to 1928. Booking is essential. For further information check out the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-rathangan-quaker-community-tickets-167146229873 The Religious Society of Friends …
There are over seventy known holy wells in County Kildare, but there may be more. The Heritage Officer of Kildare County Council would like to hear from anyone who knows of a well, its history, cures, traditions, pattern days and location. Any information received will be added to the Kildare Holy Wells database, which will …
This year marks the 1500th anniversary of the birth of St Colm Cille. To celebrate, the Royal Irish Academy Library has curated a new online exhibition on the most famous relic associated with the saint, the Cathach of Colum Cille. Learn about the history and stories associated with this sixth-century Psalter. Tip for viewing: expand …
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The Royal Irish Academy will host a series of Wednesday lectures on the the Cathach of Colum Cille, commencing on the 25th of August and running through to the 6th of October. The lectures are held in collaboration with Coiste Léann na Gaeilge, Litríocht na Gaeilge agus na gCultúr Ceilteach, to celebrate the 1500th anniversary …
The following is a roundup of news for July from the Co. Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee. Childern’s Workshop EPIC Explorers Antarctic Adventure WorkshopSaturday 21st and Saturday 28th July at 11.00amWe recommend this workshop for ages 6-12 In this children’s workshop facilitated by the EPIC Museum, participants will explore the Polar regions, discovering some fascinating …
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Remembrance: The World War I Dead of Co. Kildare is an important new publication from Kildare Decade of Commemorations. The book was compiled and edited by genealogist Karel Kiely and historians James Durney and Mario Corrigan of Kildare Library & Arts Service. The book lists over seven hundred and fifty men and three women from …
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Book Launch & Talk: Remembrance: The World War I Dead of Co. Kildare & Talk by Ronan McGreevy (The Irish Times) Thursday, 17 June 2021 at 19.30pm This important new publication from Kildare Decade of Commemorations (compiled and edited by Karel Kiely, James Durney and Mario Corrigan of Kildare Library&Arts Service) lists the over 750 …
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The Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee are delighted to present the 5th annual Irish Military Seminar. The 2021 programme of free events are taking place from the 8th to the 19th of June and will be hosted entirely online due to the current public health guidelines. The War of Independence, World War I, Strongbow, and …