Co. Kildare Online Electronic History Journal

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ON THE ICY PLAINS OF KILDARE [Feb 6, 2010]
The icy conditions of times past in County Kildare are recalled by Liam Kenny in his 'Nothing New Under The Sun' series in the Leinster Leader. ...more

Author: rsheridan :: February 06, 2010

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ANNIVERSARIES A-PLENTY IN THE OLD YEAR [Feb 5, 2010]
In his regular Leinster Leader feature 'Nothing New Under The Sun', Liam Kenny recalls the many anniversaries that were commemorated in Kildare in 2009. ...more

Author: rsheridan :: February 05, 2010

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ESPIONAGE IN COUNTY KILDARE 1919-1921 [Feb 2, 2010]
A very interesting talk, 'Espionage in County Kildare during the War of Independence 1919-21,' by well-known author and local historian, Seamus Cullen, will take place in Kelly's Lounge in Timahoe, tommorw night, Wed. 3 Feb. at 8.30 p.m. The event is hosted by the St. Mochua Historical Society. All welcome ...more

Author: mariocorrigan :: February 02, 2010

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KILL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP SPRING & SUMMER SCHEDULE [Feb 2, 2010]
A note from Brian McCabe to announce the impressive schedule of talks for the first part of 2010 by the Kill Local History Group ...more

Author: mariocorrigan :: February 02, 2010

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FEAST OF ST. BRIGID - A POEM BY PADDY Mc CORMACK [Jan 30, 2010]

To commemorate St. Brigid's Day, 1st February, we reproduce a poem by Paddy McCormack of Kildare Town which appeared in the Leinster Leader in 1941.

Photo: Mario Corrigan - St. Brigid’s Well, May 2003. ...more

Author: mariocorrigan :: January 30, 2010

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FORMAL OPENING OF BORD NA MONA FACTORY AT KILBERRY [Jan 29, 2010]

The Leinster Leader of 26th July 1947 reports on the formal opening of a new Athy industry, Bord na Mona Peat Moss factory at Kilberry...Our thanks to Carl Dodd

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Author: mohara :: January 29, 2010

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YOUNG KILDARE SOLDIER'S CAREER [Jan 27, 2010]

The Leinster Leader of January 1917 relates the story of a  young Kildare man's attempts to join the army. Our thanks to Roy O'Brien and Mark McLoughlin.

 

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Author: rsheridan :: January 27, 2010

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A FORERUNNER OF BORD NA MONA AT DERRYMULLEN [Jan 23, 2010]
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Author: rsheridan :: January 23, 2010

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HISTORY PROJECT SEMINAR NAAS LIBRARY SATURDAY [Jan 20, 2010]
ATTENTION ALL TRANSITION YEAR AND LEAVING CERT. STUDENTS, HISTORY TEACHERS AND PARENTS - Presentation this Saturday 23 January 9.30-12.30p.m. Naas Library on how to tackle the history project under the revised curriculum. Free and open to all

Author: mariocorrigan :: January 20, 2010

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EARLY MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT ONLINE [Jan 20, 2010]
Bridget Loughlin, Co. Heritage Officer has passed on some exciting news about new online archaeological resources.

Author: mariocorrigan :: January 20, 2010

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CO. KILDARE GOLF CLUB; HISTORICAL RESTROSPECT PART 2 [Jan 16, 2010]
This is the second of four articles taken from the Kildare Observer of September/October 1932, on the history of the County Kildare Golf Club.  The rest of the articles will appear on our E-History site over the coming weeks. ...more

Author: mohara :: January 16, 2010

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POEM "UPON HARRISTOWN" BY JOHN WINSTANLEY, 1742 [Jan 15, 2010]
Sean Landers sent us this poem "Upon Harristown" written by Dublin poet John Winstanley published in 1742. This poem celebrates the beauty of Kilcullen in a bygone age.  The poem is included in the November issue of THE BRIDGE, the Kilcullen Community Magazine.Our thanks to Sean ...more

Author: mohara :: January 15, 2010

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COUNTY KILDARE GOLF CLUB; HISTORICAL RETROSPECT [Jan 14, 2010]

This is the first of four articles taken from the Kildare Observer of September/October 1932, on the history of the County Kildare Golf Club.The rest of the articles will appear on our e-history site over the coming weeks.

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Author: rsheridan :: January 14, 2010

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CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS IN CELBRIDGE CHURCH [Dec 30, 2009]
The Leinster Leader of August 1st, 1959 reports on Centenary Celebrations of Celbridge Church and outlines the history of the building of the church. ...more

Author: rsheridan :: December 30, 2009

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CEREMONY AT CLONGOWES WOOD COLLEGE [Dec 23, 2009]
The Kildare Observer of November 9, 1929 reports on a large attendance at a ceremony at Clongowes Wood when the  the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin laid  the foundation stone of the auxiliary building. ...more

Author: mohara :: December 23, 2009

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5OOTH ARTICLE - JOHN DEVOY'S RETURN VISIT TO NAAS AND KILL [Dec 18, 2009]

The 500th article on EHistory is a newspaper report from 1924 dealing with John Devoy's return to Naas and Kill in County Kildare.

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Author: mohara :: December 18, 2009

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THREE KILDARE RELATED PIECES FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL [Dec 17, 2009]
Three Kildare related pieces from the Freeman's Journal: Our thanks to John Colgan.
JohnColgan at iol.ie would welcome all contributions, photographs of persons and residences included, on the Colgans of county Kildare and surrounding areas as an aid to his genealogy on Colgans generally. ...more

Author: rsheridan :: December 17, 2009

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HISTORIC NAAS SHOWN IN PUB MURAL [Dec 16, 2009]
The Leinster Leader of March 6th 1982 reports on the reproducton of an 1833 map of Naas on the walls of a famous Naas pub. ...more

Author: rsheridan :: December 16, 2009

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LORD MAYO’S BEAUTIFUL MANSION IN RUINS [Dec 12, 2009]

Leinster Leader article on the destruction of Palmerstown House during the Civil War. The court case for compensation involving Palmerstown House is also available on EHistory - entitled 'The Burning of Palmerstown House.'

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Author: rsheridan :: December 12, 2009

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MISSING HEIR FOUND IN CELBRIDGE WORKHOUSE [Dec 10, 2009]

The Kildare Observer of June 1906 reports on the good fortune of a resident of Celbridge Workhouse.

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Author: rsheridan :: December 10, 2009

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