Website of the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups
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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
St Michael and All Angels Church, Millicent, Clane 19 August, 3pm – 5pm An afternoon visit to St. Michael and All Angels Church, Millicent Clane. The Church of St Michael and All Angels was built in the Hiberno- Romanesque style and was consecrated on Michaelmas Day 1883. A feature of the interior is the magnificent …
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Castledermot Local History Society has been around since 2010 and since then has been encouraging research into and promotion of the town’s long and fascinating past. This year the focus was on hidden or lesser known aspects of the local heritage. Thanks to a Kildare County Council Community Heritage Grant, digital heritage specialists Gary Dempsey …
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Creative Ireland bursary award 2017 – Funding Opportunities for Heritage Projects Please Note: closing date is 2nd Aug Kildare County Council and Creative Ireland are putting together a programme of events as part the Creative Ireland Programme 2017-2022. Funding is now available for individuals and organisations who wish to develop a community/cultural/ Heritage project/event. The …