The Irish Georgian Society and Fingal County Council, in collaboration with the Cobbe family, are partnering to deliver a study day which will examine the history and conservation of Newbridge’s architecture, designed landscape, decorative interiors and collection. Speakers will include: Alec Cobbe, Cathal Dowd Smith, Dr Arthur MacGregor, Dr Anthony…
On the 7th October 2016 at 7pm In Athy Heritage Centre – Museum, a Vino de Honor – Wine Reception, will be hosted by the Chilean Naval Defence Attache of the Chilean Embassy in Ireland, Mr. Ronald Baasch. The reception will be followed by a lecture by the distinguished Chilean…
Archaeology Research Excavation Grants – Deadline 23:55 (GMT) Thursday 20 October 2016 The Royal Irish Academy Standing Committee for Archaeology has the responsibility of allocating and administering funds for research excavation provided annually by the Department of the Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The application form can be…
Details of the 59th Roscrea conference attached. The brochure was kindly sponsored by AIB Bank Roscrea. The Conference is run by Roscrea People in association with Roscrea Heritage Society. The best time to ring Mt St Joseph is Monday to Friday 2.00 to 7.00 when Eileen will be available to…
An article on Kilkea Castle by Lord Walter Fitzgerald extracted from Vol II of the Co. Kildare Archaeological Society Journal.
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a reminder of our next outing which we are doing in conjunction with Heritage Week is to Pollardstown Fen, which is located approx. 3 km from Newbridge. This will be a guided walk & talk conducted by Michael Jacob & Brian McCabe (CKAS Council members), which will highlight the importance…
