Clothes of yesteryear and why we change our clothes so often
Celbridge Historical Society
Clothes of yesteryear and why we change our clothes so often
Lecture by Dr Anne O’Dowd
Monday 7 April 2025
Celbridge Library 7.30 pm
In memory of Jeanne Meldon Walsh
For our April lecture, we warmly welcome Dr Anne O’Dowd, author, and formerly curator at the National Museum of Ireland – Countrylife at Turlough Park,
Castlebar which opened in 2001. Anne was involved in setting it up and worked there for many years. She proposed the talk as a memorial lecture and tribute to
our Jeanne Meldon Walsh RIP who was her lifelong friend. We were delighted with her proposal. Members of Jeanne’s family and local friends will join us for the
occasion.
Castlebar which opened in 2001. Anne was involved in setting it up and worked there for many years. She proposed the talk as a memorial lecture and tribute to
our Jeanne Meldon Walsh RIP who was her lifelong friend. We were delighted with her proposal. Members of Jeanne’s family and local friends will join us for the
occasion.
Anne has written books and articles on Irish folklife, stories of the every woman and every man and of course the children. Her popular book, Straw, Hay and Rushes
in Irish Folk Tradition, published in 2015, won a prestigious prize.
in Irish Folk Tradition, published in 2015, won a prestigious prize.
Refreshments will be served following the lecture.
Kind regards,
Penny Woods, Chair, Celbridge Historical Society