Irish History Online is the national bibliography of Irish history. It is part of a European network of national historical bibliographies from fourteen countries. Irish History Online is an authoritative listing (in progress) of what has been written about Irish history from earliest times to the present. It lists writings…
Are you stuck for Christmas gift ideas this year? A subscription to an Irish publication such as Archaeology Ireland (soon to be edited by our own Dr Sharon Greene) or History Ireland are thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated throughout 2018. Find out more by clicking on the links above,…
Congratulations to council member Dr Sharon Greene who is to succeed Tom Condit as editor of Archaeology Ireland. This position reflects the hard work and commitment that Sharon shows to archaeology in Ireland. Members of CKAS on learning of the new role at yesterday’s AGM, applauded Sharon heartily. The Spring 2018 edition…
As previously advised the trip will be with the assistance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators of the Scottish mainland. Travel by luxury coach and P&O Ferries with the services of a Blue Badge Guide throughout. Dates: 20th to 25th May 2018. Accommodation: The group will be accommodated…
Annual General Meeting 3pm, Saturday 25th November in Killashee House Hotel, Naas Agenda: President’s opening remarks & welcome Apologies for absence Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 19th November 2016 Matters arising Reports: Honorary Secretary’s Report on behalf of the Council Honorary Treasurer’s Report and Adoption of Accounts…
All About Archives What they are! Where to find them! How to use them! Date: Saturday 18th November 2017 Venue: The National Archives, Bishop Street, and St. Kevin’s St. College Dublin. This seminar will explore methods of research and will include a visit to the National Archives which houses many…
On Thursday 23rd of November in National Museum of Ireland Turlough Park, Raghnall O’Floinn will explore the evidence for Viking activity outside the Dublin area in the 9th and 10th centuries, looking at weapons, settlements, place-names and burials. This talk will look at weapons, settlements, place names and burials. How…
Saturday 21st October saw another successful Annual Dinner in the Killashee Hotel in Naas. If you were unable to attend for whatever reason, the sideshow below will give you a flavour of the evening, and perhaps whet your appetite to attend next year! Photographs courtesy of Oliver Murphy
The County Kildare Archaeological Society is to embark on a most ambitious trip to Scotland next year by popular request. The trip will be under the guidance of JMG Travel, one of the leading tour operators of the Scottish mainland and will take place between 20 – 25 May 2018…
Baldonnel Aerodrome: 1917-1924 On a sunny but blustery Sunday afternoon, around 30 members enjoyed a tour around Baldonnel Aerodrome conducted by society member, Lt. Col. Miachel O’Malley (Rtd). This included a stop which marked the take-off location of the ‘Bremen’, which made the first successful East-West transatlantic flight. After the…
