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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 to his planned Heritage Week walk and talk for the Kill History Group, which had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.Thanks to James and …
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 August). Cill Dara Historical Society’s contribution to this call has been to release online some highlights of its 2014 DVD release, Kildare Town – Reeling …
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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 National Heritage Week will be going ahead this year. We are delighted to announce that it is, albeit in a different format to previous years. …
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 …
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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Heritage week is fast approaching. This year, Heritage Week is from 19th – 27th August 2017. National and local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country, to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. In Co. Kildare many of the local history groups also participate by organising talks and walks throughout …
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National Heritage Week 2017 will take place from 19-27 August and the focus this year, as indicated by the new logo, is on Ireland’s nature. Now is the time to start planning your events. The Heritage Council have released a number of resources on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie, designed to offer advice and …