Curragh Local History Group – AGM
@ Old Band Hall
Jun 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
2017 Giraldus Lecture – Folk Medicine
@ Kildare Parish Centre
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
The 2017 Giraldus Lecture titled, “Folk Medicine – A Living Tradition” will be delivered by Bairbre Ní Fhloinn of the UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore. Come along from 7:30pm to enjoy some refreshments …
St Corban’s to Maudlins – Cemetery Walk
@ St Corban's Cemetery
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
A walk around both the Catholic and Church of Ireland Cemeteries on the Dublin Road. Members of Naas Local History Group will explain the history of the cemeteries as well as visiting the graves of notable …
Thomas Ashe – Another Martyr For Old Ireland
@ Parish Meeting Room, Kill
Aug 21 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
8:30 pm
Thomas Ashe – another martyr for old Ireland – talk by James Durney [Heritage Week Talk]
The Archaeology of M7 Osberstown Interchange
@ Naas Town Hall
Aug 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
7:30 pm
The Archaeology of M7 Osberstown Interchange – by Noel Dunne. Noel will explore the archaeology uncovered during the planning of the M7 Interchange. Please Note: This meeting will take place in the Council Chamber of …
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A Century of GAA in Clane and Co. Kildare
@ Clane Community library
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8:00 pm
A talk by Eoghan Corry entitled A Century of GAA in Clane and Co. Kildare. This talk is organised by Clane Local History Group in conjunction with Clane Community Library, especially for Heritage Week.
Naas Grand Canal Walk
@ Grand Canal Harbour
Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
P.C. Behan will lead a walk along the Grand Canal banks within the town while exploring the canal’s history and pointing out some of the historic structures along the way. Please Note: Meeting at the …
Country Music Concert
@ CMYS Hall
Aug 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8:00 pm
A night of country music during Heritage Week – organised by Cill Dara Historical Society. Artists: Honky Tonk Angels, Ray Lynam, Niamh Lynn, Trudi Lalor, Tony Kerr, Ryan Turner Band, Lorna Goodwin. Compère for the …
Open Day at the Curragh Clubhouse
@ Old Band Hall
Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
Clubhouse open from 11am-3pm to celebrate Heritage Week. An illustrated talk by Reggie Darling on “Internments on the Curragh” will take place at 1pm.
Internments on the Curragh
@ Old Band Hall
Aug 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
1:00 pm
Clubhouse open from 11am-3pm to celebrate Heritage Week. An illustrated talk by Reggie Darling on “Internments on the Curragh”
Dictionary of Irish Biography – project
@ Celbridge Library
Sep 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8:00 pm
Dictionary of Irish Biography – project – talk by Turlough O’Riordan An indispensable work of reference for scholars, journalists, broadcasters, genealogists, diplomats, and the general reader interested in Ireland’s past or in biography, it is …
Irish Heroine of the French Resistance
@ Town House Hotel
Sep 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Movies/Memories/Memorabilia Night
@ Kildare Parish Centre
Sep 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
A night of movies, memories and memorabilia with Cill Dara Historical Society members. Come early from 7:30pm to enjoy some refreshments and a chat before the event.
Thomas Ashe – Another Martyr For Old Ireland
@ Kelly's Lounge
Sep 6 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Curragh – Home place
@ Old Band Hall
Sep 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wentworth’s Unfinished Business at The Naas
@ Town House Hotel
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8:00 pm
A talk by Mae Leonard entitled Wentworth’s Unfinished Business at The Naas, which will focus on Thomas Wentworth’s career rise and downfall, his ill-fated mansion building project at “The Naas”, Jigginstown House and will also …
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Jubilee Nurses
@ Kildare Parish Centre
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
A talk on Voluntary District Nursing in Ireland from 1890 to 1974 with authors Elizabeth Prendergast & Helen Sheridan. Come early from 7:30pm to enjoy some refreshments and a chat before the event.
St Mochua’s Historical Society – Timahoe AGM
@ Kelly's Lounge
Oct 4 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Archaeology and County Kildare
@ Kildare Parish Centre
Nov 1 @ 8:15 pm – 9:15 pm
8:15 pm
An illustrated talk with Mairéad Connellan. Come early from 7:45pm to enjoy some refreshments and a chat before the event.
The Brackens
@ Kelly's Lounge
Nov 1 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
8:30 pm
The Brackens – talk by Andy Flaherty exploring the facinating story of the Bracken family and their local connections. Mason and builder, Joseph Kevin Bracken (1852–1904), who married Hannah Agnes Ryan (1872–1928), was a member …
A Winter’s Tale – with Brian McCabe
@ Town House Hotel
Nov 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8:00 pm
Well established as a tradition of Naas Local History Group and always eagerly awaited, Brian McCabe’s annual talk is always a mystery topic, so you just have to come along on the night.
Launch of ‘The Bridge 2018’
@ Kelly's Lounge
Dec 2 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
8:30 pm
Launch of The Bridge 2018 – The publication of St Mochua’s Historical Society -Timahoe
Chairs to Mayors – A History of Naas UDC
@ Naas Town Hall
Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8:00 pm
Chairs to Mayors – A history of Naas Town Council by Liam Kenny, P.C. Behan and Stan Hickey. Please Note: This meeting will take place in the Council Chamber of Naas Town Hall.
1917 & 1967 – What the papers said
@ Kildare Parish Centre
Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
What were they saying in the papers 50 and 100 years ago. Drop in to find out with Mario & Joe. Come early from 7:30pm to enjoy some refreshments and a chat before the …
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