County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups’ AGM & Seminar took place in Kilcullen Heritage Centre on Saturday 19th October 2024.
The 2004 Federation Seminar and AGM took place in the Heritage Centre in Kilcullen on Saturday 19th October. We had representatives from a number of the affiliated groups on the day to attend two talks, Devoy’s Post Bag by Noel Cocoman, and an exploration of Photogrammetry generated 3D models of County Kildare historic monuments and buildings by the Federation’s webmaster, Seán Sourke. The break was a chance for all in the county’s history community to catch up and share experiences over a cup of tea and some biscuits. Groups who had a publication during the year were invited to bring them them along on the day for sale.
Following the talks the AGM included, as always, a summery of the affiliated groups’ activities during the year presented by their representatives – a valuable source of ideas and encouragement.
The out going committee was returned unanimously as follows:
FEDERATION COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Honorary President: Paddy Behan
(Naas Local History Group)
Chairperson: Brian McCabe
(Kill History Group)
Secretary: Nuala Walker
(Celbridge Historical Society)
PRO (Acting): Liam Kenny
(Naas Local History Group)
Treasurer: Ger McCarthy
(Naas Local History Group)
FEDERATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Bob Nugent
(Newbridge Local History Group)
James Durney
(Naas Local History Group)
Kevin Murphy
(Ex officio – Local Studies Department, KCC)
Webmaster: Seán Sourke
The programme was as follows:
9.30: Registration
10.00: Guest speaker- “Devoy’s Post Bag” by Noel Cocoman
11.00: Tea Break
11.30: Presentation of Kildare Heritage in 3D by our webmaster Seán Sourke
12.00: Group reports and Federation Annual General Meeting
Gallery of images from the 2024 AGM & Seminar
Many thanks to Tony Keane for his images and captions!
Many thanks to Jan Nevrkla for his images of the AGM & Seminar below.
