‘We have lost our great Mrs Conolly’ – the life and letters of Katherine Conolly (1662–1752) of Castletown House

When: March 25, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Where: Kilcullen Heritage Centre, Kilcullenbridge, Co. Kildare, R56 X763, Ireland

An illustrated talk offering a revealing perspective on the life of a rich, energetic and intelligent Irish woman living in the first half of the eighteenth century. Speaker: Dr. Gaye Ashford (Member)

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Federation of Local History Societies – Autumn Seminar “All About Archives”

When: November 18, 2017 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: The National Archives, 8 Bishop St, Dublin, Ireland

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…

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Trip to Scotland

When: May 20, 2018 @ 12:00 am – May 25, 2018 @ 11:45 pm
Where: Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane, Perth Rd, Dunblane FK15 0HG, UK

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…

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