Kildare Heritage Week Events 2016
Welcome to County Kildares’ Heritage Week
Seachtain Oidhreachta 2016 i gCo. Chill Dara
Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage Officers. It is supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. and Fáilte Ireland. National Heritage Week is Ireland’s annual celebration of our built, natural and cultural heritage and is part of a European initiative to encourage people to take an interest in their local heritage.
Many of the events in this guide have been organised by local community and heritage groups who have a passion for heritage which they wish to translate to the people of Kildare. In 2016, the Heritage Council invites you to explore 100 Years of Heritage and take a journey back through one hundred years of Ireland, discovering the lives of those who came before us. From open days at historic buildings to hands-on heritage fun for children there is something for everyone to enjoy; exhibitions, activities, talks, craft demonstrations, re-enactments, tours and more.
The aim of Heritage Week is to foster a greater understanding and awareness of our own local heritage. This listing of events has been compiled by the Kildare Heritage Officer, Kildare County Council.
Most events listed here are free. Participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance. Some events require booking. Children are welcome to most events but young children should be accompanied by an adult. Please dress suitably. Get out and enjoy Kildare’s wonderful heritage during national Heritage Week
Bridget Loughlin, Heritage Officer
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Event occurring all week Sat 20th to Sun 29th
- Grandparents Go Free at the Steam Museum
Visit the Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden where Grandparents go free all week.
Venue: The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden, Straffan
Telephone: 01 6288412
Email: info@steam-museum.ie
Admission: Adults €7.50, Children & OAP & Students €5, Children under 6 Free, Family Ticket €20
Dates: Each day 2pm to 6pm
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- Another Brick in the Wall
Window Display from 100 year old brickyards in Kildare, Ireland and UK in Foxes Shop Window, Naas compiled by Naas Local History Group.
Venue: 28 South Main Street, Naas
Telephone: 087 2872704
Email: liamkenny99@gmail.com
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- Tower of Allen
Access to the Tower steeped in history with commanding views of the surrounding areas, 10km from Newbridge and Kildare, 15km from Naas
Telephone: 089 4906802
Contact: Regina Heavey
Email:
Admission: Free
Dates: Saturday 22nd – 30th August 10am – 6pm
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- Guided Visits of Kildrought House
Visit the early Georgian merchant’s house – a good example of domestic architecture of 1720. Maximum group size 12 people. Kildrought House is open from 10am – 2pm during Heritage Week and guided tours are available.
Booking essential
Venue: Kildrought House, Celbridge
Date: All week
Admission: €6 (Free tour on 22nd & 23rd @10.45am – First 12 people to register)
Telephone: 01 6271206
Email: junestuart@gmail.com
Not full week check relevant entry for dates.
- Church Open Days – St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Leixlip
Explore the oldest public building still in use in Leixlip with fine examples of stained glass and many interesting monuments. Organised by Leixlip Union Parish.
Venue: St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Leixlip
Admission: Free
Dates: Saturday 20th 10am – 5pm (closed 1-2pm), Sunday 21st – Closed Monday 22nd – Closed, Tuesday 23rd 10am – 5pm (closed 1-2pm), Wednesday 24th – Closed, Thursday 25th 10am – 1pm only,
Friday 26th 6.30pm–9pm, Saturday 27th 10am – 5pm (closed 1-2pm),
Telephone: 01 6240976
Email: sta@indigo.ie
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- Medieval Kildare – Truly Terrible Tales!
Cill Dara Historical Society and Kildare Town Heritage Centre are organising an event suitable for 5 to 15 year olds. Some fun facts and terrifying tales of Kildare Town in Medieval times ahead of the Medieval Festival. Family Fun.
Booking required.
Venue: Kildare Community Library
Date: Saturday 20th August
Time: 10am -10.40am
Admission: Free
Telephone: 045 520235
Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Celbridge Lodge
Celbridge Lodge is a period house with 18th Century furniture and a collection of Irish paintings. Small groups only, please telephone Henry McDowell on 01 6288347 to book. House gates in Church Road, opposite Grotto, Celbridge Lodge, Celbridge.
Telephone: Henry McDowell on 01 6288347
Admission: €5 per adult (not suitable for children)
Date: Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th August 10am – 1pm
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- Guided Walking Tour of Kildare Town
A guided tour of one of the oldest towns in Ireland. Key stops along the way are a Norman Tower, St Brigid’s (patroness of Ireland) Monastic Site and the highest accessible Round Tower in the Country. Tour cost includes a donation to St. Brigid’s Cathedral but does not include cost of climbing the Round Tower.
Dates: Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Friday 26th
Saturday 27th August 11am – 12pm
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Admission: Adult €2.50, Children €1.50
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- Maynooth Castle
Take a guided tour or self-guide through 800 years of history!
Themed tours, the Maynooth Castle speciality ‘Pot Luck Tours’ and art and craft activities for children.
Date: Saturday 20th – 28th August 10.00am – 5.00pm
(Except Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th)
Admission: Free
Telephone: 01 6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maynooth
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- Russell Library Tours
Tour of historic Russell Library to view the 1916 Commemoration Exhibition on Domhnall Ua Buachalla
Venue: Russell Library, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Date: Monday 22nd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th
Times: 2.30pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 4pm
(Except Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th)
Admission: Free
Telephone: 01 4747422 (booking required)
Email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie
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- National Science Museum – NUI Maynooth
Open days at National Science Museum – NUI Maynooth
View the largest display of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland, most of which were manufactured in the Dublin area between 1880 and 1920.
Venue: National Science Museum, NUI Maynooth
Dates: Sunday 21st, Wednesday 24th, Sunday 28th 2pm – 6pm
Times: 2pm – 6pm
Admission: Free
Telephone: 087 9152003
Email: niall.mckeith@spcm.ie
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- Irish High Cross & Local Heritage Exhibitions
View part of the Irish High Cross Exhibition (originally in the National Museum) and an exhibition on the rich heritage of the town. A perfect complement to a walk around our historical sites. Organised by Castledermot Local History Group.
Venue: Teach Diarmada Community Centre, Main Street, Castledermot
Admission: Free
Dates: Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August 9.30am – 5pm
Telephone: 087 7990867
Email: castledermothist@gmail.com
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- Museum Treasure Hunt
Fun activities inside the Athy Heritage Centre – Museum. Follow the map; locate the clues to win a certificate.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum
Admission: Free
Dates: Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Telephone: 0598633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
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- Nature Trail at An Tearmann
Enjoy our nature trail with a river of wildflowers flowing down to the Liffey. Weavery will also be open from 2.30pm – 5pm, Monday to Thursday only
Venue: An Tearmann, Main Street, Kilcullen
Admission: Free
Dates: Monday 22nd – Saturday 27th August 9am -5pm
Telephone: 087 2172844
Email: raditchburn@gmail.com
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Saturday 20th August
- Prosperous Music Festival
Free Festival full of music, song and dance to renew the rich musical heritage of the village. Parade and family fun day on Sunday 21st August.
Venue: Prosperous
Admission: Free
Dates: Saturday 20th 8pm – 11pm & Sunday 21st August 1pm – 11pm
Telephone: 087 2476051
Email: prosperousfestival@gmail.com
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- North Kildare Beekeepers Association Demonstration
Learn about the fascinating lives of bees from hives to honey and see a display of live bees, showing species of the pure native Irish honey bee and try to find the queen!
Venue: The Stables, Stable Wing, Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th 10am – 5pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Guided Walk along the “Swift and Vanessa Love Trail”
Guided walk through laurel paths, tracing the footsteps of Jonathan Swift and his beloved Vanessa at Celbridge Abbey.
Venue: Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Dates: Saturday 20th August 3pm – 4pm
Telephone: 087 9630719
Email: celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Open Day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
Join the IPCC for a fun family day out discovering the wonder of Ireland’s peatlands with a visit to Lodge Bog to observe the nesting habitat of the rare Irish Curlew and hear its iconic call. Fun nature activities for children.
Venue: Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 11am – 2pm
Telephone: 045 860133
Email: bogs@ipcc.ie
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- Colouring Medieval Letters
Family fun colouring in Medieval Lettering which will be displayed at the library during Heritage Week.
Venue: Kildare Town Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 9.30am – 12.30pm
Telephone: 045 520235
Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- The Winter Dress
A play by Angela Keogh. This is the story of a dressmaker and a scribe. A story of life, love and laughter in the face of the Black Death. A dressmaker and a scribe meet on their way to Kilkenny in 1348 and share their stories to shorten the journey. One of them is carrying more than a gift to the city. Also visit www.theoldyard.ie for further details.
Booking required.
Venue: The Old Yard, Garterfarm, Athy Road, Castledermot
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August @ 7.30pm
Telephone: 085 7176423 for bookings
Email: thewinterdress@gmail.com
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- 1916 Commemorative Visual Arts Project through Printmaking
Printmakers from eight printmaking studios around Ireland have accepted an invitation to participate in the project, prints during around the time of the Easter Rising in 1916.
Venue: Kildare Town Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 9.30am – 12.30pm
Telephone: 045 520235
Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Little Stories – Little Prints Workshop
Printmaking workshops with artists Pamela de Brí and Margaret Becker who will work with children to uncover family lore and artefacts relating to 1916.
Venue: Kildare Town Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 11am – 12pm
Telephone: 045 520235
Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Noted Gatherings of the last 100 Years
Visual Presentation focussing on some of the major historical, sporting and popular events over the last 100 years with an emphasis on County Kildare.
Venue: Maynooth Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Telephone: 01 6285530
Email: maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Children’s Living History Tour of Castletown House
Dress up or wear our aprons, dresses and waistcoats as you see the stables, museum rooms and the Berkeley toy and costume collection. Would you prefer to live or work in the Big House? Event for under 12’s, adult supervision required.
Venue: Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 2.30pm – 3.15pm
Telephone: 01 6288252 (Booking required)
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Visit to Clane’s Franciscan Friary
Site visit where recent archaeological findings and their relationship to the remaining structural features will be interpreted in order to provide a glimpse into Franciscan spirituality. Organised by Clane Local History Group.
Venue: Franciscan Friary, Clane
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 3pm – 5pm
Telephone: 086 8103717
Email:
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- Talk at Derrybeg Farm Celbridge: Community Supported Agriculture
Talk by Róisín Nic Cóil on the history, practicalities and appeal of the community supported agriculture movement with a tour of Derrybeg Farm by farmer Nathan Jackson. Not suitable for buggies, wear strong footwear.
Venue: Derrybeg Farm, Moortown, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 1pm – 2pm
Email: derrybegheritageweek@gmail.com
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- Swan Walk and Talk
Learn about the life history of the breeding swans at Naas Lakes, how their 15 cygnets are getting on and how to contribute to Mute Swan monitoring in County Kildare organised by Irish Midland’s Ringing Group.
Venue: Naas Lakes
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 20th August 3pm – 5pm
Email:
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- Martin P. Fleming Photo Trail
Enlargements (40″ x 30″) of some of Marty’s Photos from 1960’s and 1970’s on display in various locations in Kildare Town & Monasterevin. Photographs are copyrighted. Organised by Cill Dara Historical Society
Venue: Various locations in Monasterevin and Kildare Town
Date: Saturday 20th August 9am to 4pm
Admission: Free
Email: nurkilcep@eircom.net
Telephone: 0861686236
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Sunday 21st August
- North Kildare Beekeepers Association Demonstration
Learn about the fascinating lives of bees from hives to honey and see a display of live bees, showing species of the pure native Irish honey bee and try to find the queen!
Venue: The Stables, Stable Wing, Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 21st 10am – 5pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Kildare Town Medieval Festival
Family fun day bringing to life the rich medieval history of one of Ireland’s oldest towns. There will be music, street theatre, mini walking tours, food and activities for all age groups. Why not come in costume? Organisers encouraging people to use the excellent bus and rail services or walk if you are local as car parking is very limited.
Venue: St. Brigid’s Cathedral
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 12.30pm – 6pm
Contact: 045 530672
Email: info@kildareheritage.com
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- Sunday Summer Series
Castletown House plays host to a recital with Soprano Sarah Darlington with pianist Anne Conaghan and Fergus Conaghan, oboe.
Venue: Entrance Hall, Castletown House, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 2pm – 4pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Tour of Celbridge Mill Community Centre and the Water Turbine Room
Tour of Celbridge Community Centre, in existence since 1712 with an opportunity to visit the Vertical Water Turbine Room
Venue: Celbridge Mill Centre, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 11am – 1pm
Telephone: 01 6288556
Email: celbridgemillcommunitycentre@eircom.net
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- The Talbot Tower
An opportunity to walk to the brooding Gothic Talbot Tower, the summit point in Carton Estate and a short talk about its founder and its subsequent history. Organised by Maynooth Local History Group.
Venue: Last car park beside the training grounds, near Talbot Tower,
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 3pm – 4.15pm
Telephone: 086 8636249
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- Guided Walk Along Arthur’s Way
Trace the footsteps of Arthur Guinness, born in the village of Celbridge in 1725 and visit the heritage legacy of the Guinness Family.
Venue: Celbridge Abbey Car Park, Clane Road, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 3pm – 4.30pm
Telephone: 087 9630719
Email: celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Visit to St. Enda’s Park and Tour of the Pearse Museum
Remembering Teresa Brayton and her ‘Day with Padraig Pearse’ in St. Enda’s. Bus leaving Kilcock Square at 2pm. Refreshments in Museum Tea Rooms.
Venue: The Square, Kilcock
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 2pm – 7pm
Telephone: 087 6448069
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- Weaving in the Community
Scouts from the community will learn the ancient skills of weaving prior to this event and together with master weaver Beth Murphy, from Willow Wonder, we will bring our new skills to share with people in our community.
Venue: Kildare Town Medieval Festival, Kildare Town
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 21st August 12pm – 5.30pm
Telephone: 087 6462528
Email: willownwattle@gmail.com
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Monday 22nd August
- Lunchtime Lectures at Maynooth University
The Wild Wonderful Women of 1916 by Fiona Ahern 1pm – 2pm
Admission: Free
Venue: John Paul II Library, Maynooth University
Date: Monday 22nd August 1pm – 2pm
Telephone: 01 4747422 (booking required)
Email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie
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- John’s Graveyard Athy Guided Tour
Guided tour of St John’s Graveyard Athy
Venue: St. John’s Graveyard, Edmund Rice Square, Athy
Admission: Free
Date: Monday 22nd August 11.30am – 12.30pm
Telephone: 059 8633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
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- Kildare Men at the Battle of the Somme
Talk on the involvement of men from County Kildare in the Battle of the Somme, one hundred years ago hosted by Kill Local History Group.
Venue: Parish Meeting Room, Kill
Admission: Free
Date: Monday 22nd August 8.30pm – 10pm
Telephone: 087 3513328
Email: brianfrancis.mccabe@gmail.com
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- On the Banks of the Liffey – History of Newbridge College
Tour of Newbridge College and grounds highlighting the development of this settlement since 1756 when the Dominicans first settled here. Organised by Kill History Group.
Venue: Newbridge College, Church Porch
Admission: Free
Date: Monday 22nd August 7pm – 8.30pm
Email: raphaelryan@yahoo.co.uk
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Tuesday 23rdAugust
- One Family? An Early Bronze Age Cemetery at Moone
Illustrated talk by Noel Dunne, TII Archaeologist on the results of the excavation of an early Bronze Age cemetery in Moone undertaken in 2007. Organised by TII Archaeology in Partnership with Kildare County Council and Naas Local History Group.
Venue: Council Chambers, Naas Town Hall
Admission: Free
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 8pm – 10pm
Telephone: 086 8296098
Email: noel.dunne@tii.ie
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- Battle of the Somme – Athy Connection
Talk by James Durney regarding the Battle of the Somme with a focus on Athy connections including Lt. Holland of Athy
Venue: Athy Library
Admission: Free
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 7pm – 8pm
Telephone: 059 631144
Email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Ernest Shackleton – Kildare Born Hero
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan marking the 100th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance which was crushed by the ice on the ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
Venue: Ballitore Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 5pm – 6pm
Telephone: 059 8623344
Email: ballitorelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Clongowes Wood – The Early Years
A talk on the school life of the earliest Clongowes students and the concerns of their parents. Organised by Clane Community Library.
Venue: Clane Library, Clane
Admission: Free
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 8pm – 9.30pm
Telephone: 045 892716
Email: clanelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- William Roantree (1829-1918) The Forgotten Fenian from Leixlip
Ardclough, Celbridge, Leixlip 1916 Rising Committee presents a lecture on William Roantree by speaker Michael Kenny, former curator of the National Museum of Ireland who is publishing a booklet on the subject. Organised by Ardclough, Celbridge, Leixlip 1916 Rising Committee.
Venue: Leixlip Library
Admission: Free
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 7pm – 9pm
Telephone: 087 2712492
Email: independentjimdoyle@gmail.com
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Wednesday 24th August
- Lunchtime Lectures at Maynooth University
Kildare and 1916 by James Durney and Conflicted Loyalties: Kildare County Council from 1916 to the Civil War by Tom Nelson.
Admission: Free
Venue: John Paul II Library, Maynooth University
Date: Wednesday 24th 1pm – 2pm.
Telephone: 01 4747422 (booking required)
Email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie
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- Teddy Bears Picnic at McAuley Place
Teddies can explore the woodland garden, listen for birds and bees, sit on the restored stone wall, see where bats might be nesting and see the vegetables growing in the raised beds. Pre-registration essential, weather permitting.
Venue: McAuley Place, Naas
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 11am – 12pm
Telephone: 045 897833
Email: hello@mcauleyplace.ie
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- Medieval Walking Tours
Award winning medieval guided walking tour of Athy.
Venue: Meet at Athy Heritage Center-Museum
Date: Wednesday 24th August 11am – 12:00noon
Telephone: 059 8633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
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- Step up to McAuley Place
Guided tours of the restored former Convent of Mercy buildings in Naas to showcase how heritage buildings can provide unique support and outreach for the entire community. Booking required.
Venue: McAuley Place, Naas
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 2pm – 3pm
Telephone: 045 897833
Email: hello@mcauleyplace.ie
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- Children’s Ceramic Workshop
Join Ania for a hands on, fun ceramic workshop. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Get creative with clay and create your own work of art. All material supplied.
Venue: Naas Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 10.30am – 12.30pm
Telephone: 045 879111 (Booking required)
Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
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- GYO for children
Learn about growing your own vegetables, different seeds and seasons. Suitable for children 6 years and over.
Venue: Athy Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Telephone: 059 8631144 (Booking required)
Email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Ernest Shackleton – Kildare Born Hero
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan marking the 100th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance which was crushed by the ice on the ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
Venue: Kilcullen Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Telephone: 045 482193
Email: kilcullenlib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Irish Wildlife with Juniata
Meet with author and presenter Juniata Browne, Zoologist, science communicator and author who will introduce the children to our wonderful Irish Wildlife.
Venue: Newbridge Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 10.30am – 11.30am
Telephone: 045 448353 (Booking required)
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Children’s Colouring Fest
Children’s fun event to colour in local heritage attractions on our “Colour in Kildare Heritage” colouring book with some story telling and bubbles! Organised by Tea Lane Graveyard Committee.
Venue: Celbridge Mill Centre
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 2pm – 4pm
Telephone: 087 9630719
Email:
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- The Heritage of ACDAL
An historical and pictorial journey showing the transformation of the Allenwood Power Station, from an industrial landscape, to a place where nature and industry co-exist.
Venue: ACDAL Enterprise Centre
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Telephone: 045 870804
Email: tom.quinn@acdal.ie
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- Talk on John Wynn Baker- Experimental Agriculturist
Dr. Maebh O’Regan, introduced by President of RDS, Matthew Dempsey will give a talk on Experimental Agriculturist, John Wynn Baker circa 1760. Organised by Elm Hall Heritage Group.
Venue: Elm Hall Golf Clubhouse
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Telephone: 045 870804
Email: tom.quinn@acdal.ie
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- Wallaby Woods Donadea Open Day
View the lake which was excavated in a glacier esker, view the natural woodland on the high bog from the nature observation pergola. 40+ species of animals & birds resident on the farm.
Venue: Wallaby Woods Donadea Coffee Shop, Derryvarogue
Admission: Free
Date: Wednesday 24th August 1pm – 5pm
Telephone: 045 909555
Email: wallabywoodsdonadea@gmail.com
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Thursday 25th August
- Lectures at Maynooth University
Maynooth College and 1916 by Barbara McCormack and Remembering the Battle of the Somme by David Murphy.
Admission: Free
Venue: John Paul II Library, Maynooth University
Date: Thursday 25th 1pm – 2pm
Telephone: 01 4747422 (booking required)
Email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie
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- Irish Military Vehicles Group History Display
Display of our collection of military artefacts and uniforms covering 1916 and The Battle of the Somme.
Venue: Monasterevin Library
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 2pm – 5pm
Telephone: 086 9294442
Email: info@imvg.ie
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- Boxty, a traditional Irish food, demonstration and tasting.
Demonstration of Boxty making with tastings and ideas for using in a modern menu. Takes place during regular weekly market.
Venue: Friary Hall, Kildare Town
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 11am – 12pm
Telephone: 086 3643464
Email: rubyjohnston@eircom.net
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- Classic Irish Melodies at Castletown
Barbara Dunne, piano introduced by Michael McCann performs Classic Irish Melodies in the Entrance Hall at Castletown House. Booking required.
Venue: Entrance Hall, Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Noted Gatherings of the last 100 Years
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan. Visual Presentation focussing on some of the major historical, sporting and popular events over the last 100 years with an emphasis on County Kildare.
Venue: Naas Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 7pm – 8pm
Telephone: 045 879111
Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
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- The Pickled Earl – The Kildare Man who ruled India
Illustrated presentation by Brian McCabe about Richard Southwell Bourke, Sixth Earl of Mayo who lived in Palmerstown House and became Governor General of India in 1870.
Venue: Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 7pm – 8pm
Telephone: 01 6060050
Email: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Monasterevin Involvement in the Somme and Living History Display of WWI
Presentation by Barry Walsh and Tony Vaughan on the Battle of the Somme
Venue: Monasterevin Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 7pm – 8.30pm
Telephone: 045 529239
Email: monasterevinlib@kildarecoco.ie
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- A History of Staplestown Village
A fully illustrated talk on Staplestown Church, School, Cemetery and the Coates Family.
Venue: Outside Staplestown Church
Admission: Free
Date Thursday 25th August 8pm – 9pm
Telephone: 086 3614387
Email: maryfloodweld@gmail.com
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- Local Otters & Genetic Mapping of Otters in Naas
Volunteers Needed:
Informative talk on Otters in Naas and registration of volunteers to undertake this project.
Venue: Tidy Towns Offices in Naas Town Hall
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 8pm – 9pm
Email:
Telephone: 086 0751813
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- Presentation on Dormice in Co. Kildare
An informative talk on the status of The Hazel Dormouse which have been found in County Kildare in the last couple of years.
Venue: The Town House Hotel
Admission: Free
Date: Thursday 25th August 8pm – 9.30pm
Email:
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Friday 26th August
- Ernest Shackleton – Kildare Born Hero
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan marking the 100th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance which was crushed by the ice on the ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
Venue: Kilcock Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Friday 26th August 11am – 12pm
Telephone: 01 6284403
Email: kilcocklib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Little Artists Special Boxes
1916 Workshop with Monica de Bath to imagine finding a box under their grandparent’s bed and exploring/creating contents using mixed media.
Booking required.
Venue: Newbridge Community Library
Admission: Free
Date Friday 26th August 10.30am – 12pm
Telephone: 045 448353
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- 1348 – A Medieval Apocalypse
Explore the greatest killer in recorded history – the Black Death and discover that within 12 months over one third of the population of Ireland had died.
Venue: Castledermot Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Friday 26th August 7pm – 8pm
Telephone: 059 9144483
Email: castledermotlib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Moone Abbey House & Gardens
Tours of Moone Abbey House & Gardens situated on the site of the 6th Century Columban Monastery of Moone Abbey with its High Cross. Organised by Karl and Jenifer Graf von Matuschka.
Venue: Moone Abbey, Moone
Admission: Adults €5, Concession €3, Family €8
Date: Friday 26th August 12pm – 4pm
Telephone: 087 6900138 (Booking required)
Email: matuschkaj@gmail.com
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- Clane Sundays Well
A short guided walk from the RC Church in Clane to the Norman Motte near Alexandra Bridge where a talk about the significance of Sunday’s Well in Clane through the centuries will take place. Organised by Clane Community Council Heritage Committee.
Venue: RC Church Main Street, Clane
Admission: Free
Date: Friday 26th August 10.30am – 11.30am
Telephone: 086 2583635
Email: jfdaly08@gmail.com
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- Leixlip – Heritage Walk and Talk
Leixlip Tidy Town Association and local historian John Colgan will take the walk along the new Heritage Trail of Leixlip. (Amplified sound)
Venue: Car Park on Main Street, Leixlip
Admission: Free
Date: Friday 26th August 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Telephone: 085 7346253
Email: carmellenno@gmail.com
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Saturday 27th August
- National Breed Show
Showcasing Ireland’s native breed of horse. An opportunity to see some of the best examples of the Irish Draughts compete both in hand and under saddle. Organised by Irish Draught Horse Breeders.
Venue: Punchestown Racecourse, Naas
Admission: Adult: €5, Child: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 10am – 6pm
Telephone: 044 9661199
Email: idhba@eircom.net
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- Ernest Shackleton – Kildare Born Hero
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan marking the 100th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance which was crushed by the ice on the ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole.
Venue: Castledermot Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 3pm – 4pm
Telephone: 059 9144483
Email: castledermotlib@kildarecoco.ie
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- Noted Gatherings of the last 100 Years
Illustrated talk by Mario Corrigan. Visual Presentation focussing on some of the major historical, sporting and popular events over the last 100 years with an emphasis on County Kildare.
Venue: Newbridge Community Library
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 11am – 12pm
Telephone: 045 448353
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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- National Autumn Poultry Sale
Bring and Buy Sale of poultry, poultry equipment and other feathered birds. Beautiful walk in an 18th Century parkland garden and walled garden with follies and a lake set in 60 acres.
Venue: Larchill Arcadian Gardens, Kilcock
Admission: Adults: €6
Date: Saturday 27th August 11am – 3pm
Telephone: 01 6287354
Email: delascas@indigo.ie
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- Shackleton’s Endurance
The extraordinary story of Ernest Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’ expedition, 1914-1916, told through narrative, music and visuals.
Booking required.
Venue: Hunting Room, Stable Wing, Castletown House
Admission: Adult €15
Date: Saturday 27th August 8pm – 10pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Children’s Walk in Donadea
A morning of children’s bird watching activities including a walk where we will see what birds we can identify. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. €5 car park fee hosted by Kildare BirdWatch.
Venue: Donadea Forest Park
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 10am – 12pm
Email: birdwatchkildare@gmail.com
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- Curragh Local History Group Open Day & Lecture
Curragh Local History Group Open Day is a unique opportunity to visit the museum free of charge. Discover fascinating artefacts relating to the history of the Curragh Camp and many unique items.
Venue: Old Band Hall, The Curragh Camp
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 11am – 3pm
Web: www.curragh.info
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- Bats about Newbridge at Sunset
Enjoy a bat walk and talk along the Liffey Linear Park guided by Anna Collins and experts from Kildare Bat Group. We can expect to hear (with a heterodyne Bat Detector) different kinds of bats. Bats don’t like rain any more than we do so this evening’s event can be “rained off”. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Venue: Liffey Linear Park Newbridge (Meet at Bridge 8.30pm sharp)
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 8.30pm – 10pm
Telephone: 086 8393293
Email: newbridgetidytowns@gmail.com
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- Bird Talk & Walk in Carbury
Enjoy a walk and talk around the Village with Kildare BirdWatch Ireland volunteers.
Venue: Castle Inn Car Park, Carbury
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 3pm – 4.30pm
Telephone: 087 2120494
Email:
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- Ballymore Eustace 1913 – 1923
Exhibition of photographs and artefacts covering the turbulent years 1913 – 1923 in the local area relating to local participation in the 1916 rebellion, the War of Independence and WW1.
Venue: Resource Centre, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 3pm – 10pm
Telephone: 045 864802 / 045 864325
Email: magpearce63@eircom.net / cjdarby@hotmail.com
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- Ballymore Eustace 1913 – 1923
“Songs of 1916” by the Ballymore Singers at 8pm and a talk “Kildare in 1916 by James Durney at 8.30pm
Venue: Resource Centre, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 27th August 8pm
Telephone: 045 864802 / 045 864325
Email: magpearce63@eircom.net / cjdarby@hotmail.com
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Sunday 28th August
- Aspects of Heritage in Donadea Demesne
Third annual Aylmer Commemorative Event, including talks on the Aylmer Family, the archaeology of the castle and church and the amenity of Donadea Forest Park. Organised by Aylmer Commemoration Group.
Venue: St. Peter’s Church, Donadea
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 3pm – 4pm
Telephone: 086 0519029
Email: lnewham@eircom.net
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- Celebrating Irish Author Maura Laverty
Celebration of Rathangan born author Maura Laverty (1907- 1966), enjoy the taste of her recipes and learn about her life and literary legacy. Organised by Rathangan Tidy Towns.
Venue: Town Centre, Rathangan (Exact venue to be confirmed)
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 12pm – 2pm
Telephone: 087 9258226
Email: rathangan.tidy.towns@gmail.com
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- The Gatehouse Open Day, Celbridge
An opportunity to view the conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this restored 19th Century gate lodge which is now available as holiday accommodation.
Venue: The Gatehouse, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 10am – 4pm
Telephone: 01 6704733
Email: caroline@irishlandmark.com
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- The Batty Langley Lodge Open Day, Celbridge
An opportunity to view the conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this restored romantic 18th Century gate lodge which is now available as holiday accommodation.
Venue: The Batty Langley Lodge, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 10am – 4pm
Telephone: 01 6704733
Email: caroline@irishlandmark.com
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- The Round House Open Day, Celbridge
An opportunity to view the conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this restored 18th Century gate lodge which is now available as holiday accommodation.
Venue: The Round House, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 10am – 4pm
Telephone: 01 6704733
Email: caroline@irishlandmark.com
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- Country Market and Craft Fair, Castletown House
Country Market and Craft Fair
Venue: Courtyard, Stable Wing, Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 10am – 5pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Music at the Market with the Ballymore Eustace Concert Band
The Ballymore Eustace Concert Band entertain outside Castletown’s Country Market and Craft Fair
Venue: Courtyard, Stable Wing, Castletown House
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2 – 4pm
Telephone: 01 6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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- Ancient Straw Craft Traditions of Ireland
Tea Lane Graveyard Committee presents: Exhibition and Workshop by Straw Craft Ireland Exhibits which includes straw boy’s masks, cradles, corn dollies, woven in an ancient method of straw plaiting unique to Ireland. Create your own harvest knot, crosses and much more.
Venue: Christ Church, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2pm – 5pm
Telephone: 087 9630719
Email: breda.konstantin@iol.ie
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- Milltown Tidy Towns Heritage Walk
A walk & talk about the history of Milltown and surrounding area taking in a stroll by the beautiful grand canal.
Venue: Milltown Heritage Centre
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2pm – 4.30pm
Telephone: 087 2321143
Email: Milltowntidytowns@eircom.net
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- James Caird Lecture
‘The voyage of the James Caird’ the lifeboat that journeyed from Elephant Island to South Georgia, an epic rescue story.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square, Athy
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Telephone: 0599633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
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- An Introduction to the Shackleton Collection
The museum houses the only permanent exhibition to Ernest Shackleton in the world.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square, Athy.
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Telephone: 0599633075
Email: athyheritage@eircom.net
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- Walk & Talk at Pollardstown Fen
A walk & talk highlighting the importance of Pollardstown Fen both nationally and internationally, the largest remaining spring-fed fen in Ireland. Organised by Co. Kildare Archaeological Society.
Venue: Pollardstown Fen Car Park
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 3pm – 5pm
Telephone: 087 2896648
Email: michaeljacob@eircom.net
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- Falconry Display
Falconry display in the church grounds and visit also the Exhibition and Workshop by Straw Craft Ireland in the church hall with a photography display.
Venue: Christ Church, Celbridge
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2pm – 5pm
Telephone: 087 7821050
Email: bill.nicholson77@gmail.com
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- Mini Field Day
Ashgrove Residents Association invite you to come along to their mini field day where there will be fun, games and races for all the family.
Venue: Ashgrove, Derrinturn, Carbury
Admission: Free
Date: Sunday 28th August 2pm – 5pm
Telephone: 085 1072936
Email:
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- A talk on the history Moone High Cross
A talk on the history of the ancient High Cross of Moone presented by Brother Eoin Waldron from the local Cistercian Monastery.
Date/Times: 26th August 8pm
Venue: Moone Community Hall
Event Organiser: Moone Tidy Towns
Telephone: 059 8624144
- Visit Maudlin’s Cemetery
Maudlin’s Cemetery, Naas contains a number of interesting vaults & enclosures including a Pyramid shaped mausoleum. There are also enclosures containing the remains of many local titled families.
Date/Times: 20th August 10am- 4pm
Venue: Maudlin’s Cemetery
Event Organiser: Friends of Maudlins Cemetery
Email: naas@kildare.anglican.org
Telephone: 045 897206
- Talk and tour of ground floor of Firmount House
Talk on Firmount House past, present and future.
Booking is essential at or via the facebook page. Admittance is only via booking to the first 30 attendees. Parking is available. The house is on the Millicent road between firmount cross and millicent cross.
Date/Times: 20th August 3pm
Venue Name: Firmount House, Clane
Event Organiser: Firmount House
Email: henrysatfirmount@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firmount
- St Mullins Church and Burial ground – Timolin Village- Is open to the public.
The Event will be held in adjoining parish hall. Information and discussions though the day. Promoting ten top tips on protecting Biodiversity, conservation and management for natural resources, composting, recycling, preventing food waste. Poster exhibition leaflets discussions. Complementary refreshments will be available.
Date/Times: 20th August 11am
Venue Name: St. Mullins church and graveyard
Address: Saint Mullin’s Church, Timolin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Event Organiser: St Mullins Church Of Ireland Timolin
Telephone: 085 2774619
- St James Church -Open to the public
St James church lies on the site of a monastery founded about the year 800 by father St Diarmuid after which Castledermot takes its name. The monastery was raided by the Vikings in the 9th century Following being raided by Vikings in the 9th century, it continued existence to the 12th century. Worship continues to this day in St. James’ Church and is open to the public – visitors welcome. North side of the church is a round tower to where it is attached to an ancient arrow and high passage 8 feet length. Graveyard: high crosses with depictions of the crucifixion, Adam and Eve, Daniel in the Lion’s Den. The high crosses are among the best preserved in the Barrow valley.
Date/Times: 20th August 11am
Venue Name: St James church and Castledermot
Event Organiser: St James Church of Ireland Castledermot
Telephone: 086 2443999