The Academy Committee for Archaeology has prepared a brief discussion document: Archaeological Archives in Ireland – Creation, Curation and Access. This discussion document originates from a one day conference organised by the Committee in February 2012 entitled: ‘Archaeological Archives as a Resource’. This meeting highlighted the concern that a wealth…
The Friends of Medieval Dublin and Dublin City Council are pleased to announce the second of our seven MILESTONES OF MEDIEVAL DUBLIN talks next TUESDAY in the Wood Quay Venue at 1.05pm. This talk will be presented by Andy Woods. Andy recently completed his PhD at Cambridge University and is now Curator of Numismatics with Yorkshire Museums Trust….
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Dún Ailinne: Forgotten Home of the Leinster Kings This complex is thought to have been home to some of the most powerful characters in Iron Age and Early Christian Ireland and a seat of the High Kings of Leinster. Join Archaeologist Padraig Clancy to examine the physical evidence for…
The Geraldines and Medieval Ireland The Making of a Myth Marking the 500th anniversary of the death of the ‘Great Earl’ of Kildare Thomas Davis Lecture Theatre (Room 2043 Arts Building) Trinity College Dublin Friday 13 to Saturday 14 September 2013 Featuring a keynote public lecture by Professor…
Photos of recent visit to Oughterard Round Tower and Cemetery here
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Report and photos by Hugh Crawford
On the 7th of July the County Kildare Archaeological society will visit Stradbally, Co. Laois for the Annual Excursion. Full details here
“The Kildare origins of Arthur Guinness” A talk by Patrick Guinness (Council Member). Venue: Oughterard Graveyard. Tea at Cloonshivna, Oughterard, home of Bernadette (Honorary Librarian), and Edward Doyle. No Charge. Directions to Oughterard Graveyard
