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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 ground, Naas, there are two fine stone pyramids in need of conservation and the Follies Trust is …
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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 …
Applications are invited for two schemes run by the Conservation Section of Kildare County Council. The Conservation Section of Kildare County Council is currently inviting applications for funding under the Historic Structures Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme it administers. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2020. Further information on the Historic …
Pyramids and follies in Central Leinster a lecture by Andrew Tierney in the 30th January 2020 in Naas. Details: The first Follies Trust lecture of 2020 will be held in St David’s Church, Naas, on Thursday 30th January, with a reception at 7:30pm, followed by the lecture at 8pm. Andrew Tierney will give a lecture …
Kildare County Council is seeking nominations for the Historic Monuments Advisory Committee. The deadline is the 10th January. Further information available here: http://www.kildare.ie/countycouncil/Heritage/ The Historic Monuments Advisory Committee was established for the main purpose of providing Kildare County Council with advice and assistance in relation to the preservation and protection of national monuments in the …
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History of Athgarvan Pitch & Putt Club Book Launch 8.00 pm Thursday 19 December 2109Newbridge Library To celebrate its 70th anniversary Athgarvan Pitch & Putt Club will launch a book detailing the history of the Club and the Athgarvan area. President of Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland Mervyn Cooney will officially launch the book, …
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Saturday December 14th Rathangan Community Library Hidden and Erased – takes as its starting point, the treatment of Elizabeth O’Farrell in the iconic photograph of Pearse’s surrender to General Lowe on April 29th 1916 which was altered to erase her presence from this moment in history. Irish Revolutionary Women; Histories, Memories and Legacies – Dr …
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The County Kildare Archaeological Society, in partnership with Kildare County Council and with the support of Creative Ireland, are organising a one day seminar on the heritage of the Curragh to be held in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, on Saturday 16th November, 2019 Speakers: Dr John Feehan, Guy Williams, Lt. Col. Des Healy, Jim Kavanagh, …
“Songs from the Short Grass” Songs are an important part of the social history of any area. They reflect the sentiments, language and, often, the sense of humour of a particular locality at a particular point in time. With this in mind, the County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups have embarked on a project …
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Saturday, 12 October 2019, Kilcullen Town Hall & Heritage Centre 9am – Annual General Meeting of the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups (AGM & Society Speak: Federation Members only) Tea/coffee break 11am (Open to all) – Launch of Songs from the Short Grass, a new CD collection of 13 songs from County Kildare …
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September 20th 2019 There are 85 events happening countywide. Introduction This year Culture Night Kildare celebrates its 10th anniversary! It’s a great achievement for Kildare County Council and above all for the groups, venues, artists and organisations that have contributed, through the last decade, to make Culture Night an annual opportunity to explore the rich …