Website of the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups
County Kildare abounds in folk tales, ghost stories, myths and legends and a selection of the best will be brought to life here by professional storyteller and Rathcoffey-native Steve Lally. Saturday 18 August Newbridge Community Library Join international storyteller and author of ‘Kildare Folk Tales’ Steve Lally for an afternoon of folk, fairy and ghost …
The Thompsons and and the Dún Ailinne field school (George Washington University) are going to have an open day at Dún Ailinne to allow people to see the site and also hear about the archaeological work that has been done there. The open day is on Sunday, July 8, from 1-4. Visitors will be free …
Continue reading “Open day at Dún Ailinne Archaeological site”
Irish Military Seminar – Great Episodes in Ireland’s History Will take place in the Riverbank, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 9–11 June 2018 Download the Programme: > IMS 2018_Programme FRIDAY 17:00–17:45pm The Glen of Imaal Disaster, 1941 — Terence O’Reilly 17:50pm Readings from the Leb — Martin Malone 18:35pm Reception in foyer of Riverbank Arts Centre 19:00pm …
Kildare County Council invites participation from local groups, organisations and individuals, to be part of the Ireland 2018 – 2023 Centenary Programme and Decade of Commemorations Strategy. Kildare County Council will host an open meeting on Wednesday, 9 May, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in The Hotel Keadeen, Newbridge Co. Kildare for anyone interested in participating in the continued …
Continue reading “Public consultation meeting – Decade of Commemoration Strategy”
As part of Kildare’s 2018 Creative Ireland programme, we invite applications for bursary awards that will develop bodies of work with a public interface/engagement. We invite applications from individuals and groups to creatively explore themes of: Well being Sense of place Heritage (which may include historical exploration) Music STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) …
Continue reading “Co. Kildare Creative Ireland Bursary Awards”
The Heritage Grant Scheme 2018 will open for applications on Tuesday 23rd January 2018. The application form and guidelines are available below. The closing date for completed applications is 5 p.m. on Tuesday 13th March 2018. Any queries should be directed to heritageofficer@kildarecoco.ie or to The Heritage Office at 045 – 980674. Applications forms and …
The strategy is informed by the national Creative Ireland framework and locally, with input from the public through two public meetings this year, as well as contributions from Kildare’s Creative Ireland team and KCC staff. Comments are invited – The document is available here: http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/LatestItemsAdded/KildareCultureandCreativityStrategy2018-2022.html Email submissions to creativekildare@kildarecoco.ie, or hard copy, marked ‘Creative Ireland …
Continue reading “Co. Kildare – Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018-2022”
The 18th Annual Seminar and AGM of the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups will take place on Saturday 7th of October 2017. This year the seminar will undergo a change in format and location taking place in Celbridge under the auspices of Celbridge Historical Society who have kindly offered to host us. The …
Heritage Week 2017 is almost upon us and with so many places to visit and events organised throughout the county it is always good idea to plan in advance! In addition to the many Heritage Week Events organised by Local History Groups affiliated to the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups, which you can …
Maybnooth Castle: Heritage Week at Maynooth Castle 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 August, 11am – 5pm Join in our special guided tours and our castle-inspired arts and crafts activities throughout Heritage Week! Contact us at 01 628 6744 for more details! Admission Free Jouses, Jesters and Japes! Maynooth Castle (OPW) 19 August, 2pm …
Continue reading “Heritage Week @ Maynooth Castle & Castletown House”
The Book of Kildare & Other Stories A talk by Mario Corrigan on 25 unusual or little known treasures from the Co. Kildare Local History Collection. Part of the Creative Ireland Kildare initiative. This even will tour the county library network. Booking Required. See below. Details can be found on kildare.ie/Library Newbridge Community Library 19 …