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Two upcoming talks by historian James Durney in late August and early September on World War Two should be of particular interest to the Polish community. The talks commemorate Polish involvement in significant Allied actions towards the end of the war. Details below: God, Honour, Country – The Polish 2nd Corps at the Battle of …
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As part of Heritage Week, Old Kilcullen Area Community Association have organised a talk on the Archaeological Secrets of the M9 Motorway.Transport Infrastructure Ireland archaeologist, Noel Dunne, will give an illustrated presentation on the results of archaeological investigations carried out in advance of the M9 motorway developments in the vicinity of Old Kilcullen. Noel’s talks …
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National Heritage Week celebrates all things heritage related. It brings together communities and cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. Each year, during the last week of August, many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country. Many of …
A fundraising event in support of St. John’s Church of Ireland, Ballymore Eustace. An extensive tour of the Ballymore Eustace Woolen Mills will take place on Saturday the 3rd of August following a short river walk starting at 2.15pm sharp. The tour will be guided by the present owner, Harvey Appleby, who will give a …
For anyone interested in period buildings, architectural conservation, and traditional building skills the Kildare’s Heritage Buildings Show 2019 will take place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, 10am to 5pm, at Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This is a weekend showcase of traditional Building Skills, including practical demonstrations and Conservation Talks and admission is …
Kildare County Council Decade of Commemorations Committee and Merrion Press cordially invites you to the launch of The Irish Military Seminar 2019 by Clem Ryan, C.E.O./Executive Director, KFM and the launch by Kevin Myers of A Bloody Dawn: the Irish at D-Day by Dan Harvey Newbridge Community Library, Newbridgeon Thursday, 6 June 2019, at 19.00 …
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Details of the 2019 Irish Military Seminar to be held in Newbridge Co. Kildare in June have been announced. See below. Programme: THURSDAY 6 JUNE: NEWBRIDGE LIBRARY 19:00 pm Official opening of the Seminar Book Launch — A Bloody Dawn: The Irish at D-Day, Dan Harvey THURSDAY 13 JUNE: NEWBRIDGE LIBRARY 18:45 pm Reception 19:15 …
IHTA Public Lecture and Seminar 2019 16–17 May 2019 Convened by the Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) in collaboration with the British Historic Towns Atlas/Historic Towns Trust (HTT)Royal Irish Academy in association with Dublin Port Company All free to attend, booking essentialDetails: The Shaping of Dublin Port (Public Lecture)by Professor Colm Lennon, MRIA Date: 16 …
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The 17th Annual Historic Houses Conference will take place at Maynooth University, Castletown House and the National Gallery of Ireland on 13-15th May 2019. The theme of event will be ‘Country House Collections: Their Past, Present & Future’. The conference will look at how and why collections were amassed, examine their break up, and consider …
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The Trinity Medieval Ireland Symposium takes place in Trinity College Dublin on 2–4 May 2019. This conference is the third meeting of the biennial Trinity Medieval Ireland Symposium, a series that seeks to make cutting-edge historical scholarship accessible to all people and promote a wider public understanding and enjoyment of medieval Irish history. Admission to …
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Cill Dara Historical Society are offering people from Kildare Town, or those with a family connection to Kildare Town, the chance to have family photos published in their next photo book! Select one or two photos/negatives of you or your family, relatives, friends, or local events, and Cill Dara Historical Society will scan them for …