Website of the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups
Launch of A Timeline of the Civil War in County Kildare 1922-1924 to take place in Maynooth Library on 18 August 2022 ‘We fought until we could fight no longer’ …
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A reminder that Heritage Week 2022 runs from the Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st of August. A full listing of the sixty-five County Kildare events and workshops for Heritage Week …
A reminder on brochure submissions for Heritage Week 2022 from Planning & Heritage of Kildare County Council. A Chara, Heritage Week 2022 is fast approaching (13 – 21 August 2022). …
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As part of Heritage Week Rathangan Tidy Towns are organising an online event – Remembering Rathangan’s Quaker Community – on Sunday August 22nd at 3pm. This free online event traces the story …
The following article on the 100th Anniversary of the “Kill Ambush”, a local episode in the War of Independence, has kindly been provided by historian James Durney as an alternative …
In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic, the Heritage Council have encouraged local history groups to take events online or produce digital content for this year’s Heritage Week (15-23 …
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Notice from the Heritage Council regarding Heritage Week 2020 In light of the restrictions on social gatherings due to COVID-19, we know that many of you have been wondering if …
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 …
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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. …
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 …
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 …
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