Calendar of Events

Apr
4
Fri
2025
Navigating War and Violence in Twentieth-Century Ireland – History event at DCU
Apr 4 @ 1:50 pm – Apr 5 @ 2:50 pm
The School of History and Geography is delighted to announce ‘Navigating War and Violence in Twentieth-Century Ireland’. This event will take place on 4-5 April 2025 on the second floor of F Block in St. Patrick’s Campus, DCU. The event schedule is attached below and offers a fantastic collection of papers on a broad range of topics including the economic impact of war, everyday life during violence, and the aftermath of conflicts. 
 
For more information on the event and how to register, please go to https://www.dcu.ie/historygeography/news/2025/mar/school-history-and-geography-delighted-announce-navigating-war-and. All are welcome to attend. Lunch, as well as tea and coffee, will be provided on both days. 
 
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact navigatingviolence2025@gmail.com.
Navigating War and Violence in Twentieth-Century Ireland’ 
Apr
23
Wed
2025
A visit to the Garda Museum, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 @ Garda Museum
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

By kind permission of the Garda Commissioner, followed by a visit to the City Assembly House, 58 South William Street Dublin 2,
by kind invitation of the Irish Georgian Society.
€5 Tea/coffee

May
18
Sun
2025
Visit to Coolcarrigan House, Gardens & Church @ Coolcarrigan House
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members only

By courtesy of the Wilson Wright Family.
Please book by 10th May.
€20 Tea/coffee

Jun
15
Sun
2025
A Barge trip on the Grand Canal from Robertstown
Jun 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members only

Led by Liam Kenny & Michael Jacob.
Please book by 1st June.
€10 Tea/coffee

Jul
6
Sun
2025
Annual Excursion to Monksgrange House, Enniscorthy
Jul 6 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

Members only

Annual Excursion to Monksgrange House, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford by courtesy of Mr. Jeremy Hill

Picnic in the grounds of the house at 12 followed by a tour of the house and gardens. Please book by 28th June.

Download booking form here. 

Aug
20
Wed
2025
History of the Irish National Stud @ Osborne Centre,
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A talk by Dr. Declan Monaghan.

Sep
21
Sun
2025
A Walking Tour of Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow @ McAllister Monument
Sep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Guide: Paul Gorry FGAI. Meet at McAllister Monument,
Main Street, Baltinglass.
€5 Tea/coffee

Oct
8
Wed
2025
Visit to Kildare County Archives and Local Studies, @ Kildare County Archives and Local Studies
Oct 8 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Visit to Kildare County Archives and Local Studies, Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildare, facilitated by Kildare County Council and Karel Kiely, County Archivist and Kevin Murphy, Local Studies Librarian
€5 Tea/coffee

Oct
18
Sat
2025
Launch of CKAS Journal Vol XXV @ Martinstown House
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Members only

Launch of CKAS Journal Vol XXV including the Presentation of the Lord Walter FitzGerald Prize for Research 2025
Venue: Martinstown House, The Curragh, Ballysax, Co. Kildare, by kind permission of the Booth Family.
Places strictly limited, please book by 1st October

Nov
22
Sat
2025
Annual General Meeting @ Naas Library and Cultural Centre
Nov 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members only

Naas Library and Cultural Centre, Main Street, Naas, by kind permission of Kildare County Council.

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