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October 09, 2005

LOCAL HISTORY TALK A HUGE SUCCESS

Last Wednesday in the old Parochial House, home of the Kildare Education Centre, the local history group were treated to a rare insight into the life of John T. Heffernan, one of the more notable Kildare Town residents of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Tom Nelson who is currently researching his PhD on Kildare County Council entertained the members of the Cill Dara Historical Society with an overview of the career and life of John T. Heffernan, noted Land Leaguer, supporter of Home Rule and Parnell and the first Secretary of Kildare County Council.

With more than 43 people present the evening proved to be one of the most successful yet which is a great endorsement of the work being done by the group of late considering it nearly disappeared completely at the end of 2004.

Also of note was the presence of many members of the Heffernan family who turned out on the night in support of the Society and in recognition of their ancestors contribution to the development of the town.

 

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 2 November in the Education Centre and will be hosted by Seamus O'Kelly who has recently written 'A Ramble in Rathangan.' All are welcome and admission is free.

Posted by mariocorrigan at October 9, 2005 11:53 PM