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Notice from Naas Local History Group – dated 16 March 2020 In the interest of our members health, it has been decided to cancel all Naas Local History Group events until further notice. We will resume our meetings and outings when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please stay safe and keep …
Notice from Celbridge Historical Society – dated 14 March 2020 Dear Members, We regret to inform you that the decision has been taken to cancel the planned 2020 talks and outings of Celbridge Historical Society, for the months to come. The cancellation includes the traditional St Patrick’s Day visit to the Oratory, Holy Well and …
Notice from Kill History Group – dated 13 March 2020 Please note that, due to worsening Covid 19 [Corona] virus situation, the next meeting of the Kill History Group, scheduled for Monday 23rd March, has been postponed. The talk concerned will be re-scheduled for later in the year. Kill History Group
Notice from Cill Dara Historical Society – dated 12 March 2020 As a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of COVID-19 we are cancelling our talks until further notice. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of all our valued members and speakers and their families and friends. Thank you for …
Notice from Curragh Local History Group – dated 12 March 2020 Folks, In the interest of all our safety because of the Coronavirus the Curragh Local History Group meetings will be cancelled until further notice. Keep safe and hopefully see you sooner rather than later. Barbara
Irish Nursing: A Celebration Saturday 25th APRIL 2020 10.00.am – 1.30pm Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Organised by County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee, in association with County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups, to mark the contribution of nurses in Ireland over the past one hundred years. This even includes: Short History Talks Panel …
Please note that this event has been cancelled due to the present situation with the COVID-19 virus. 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 …
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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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