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August 17, 2006
THE ORIGINS OF LOCAL PLACENAMES - KILDARE TOWN AND THE ENVIRONS
Local Placenames
Rory Hopkins will give a talk on the etymylogy of local Placenames in the Kildare Education Centre on Wednesday 6 September as part of the Cill Dara Historical Society's annual programme. It is at 8 p. m. and all are welcome.
Why not consider coming along on the night to learn about the origin of the names of the local townlands and find out a little more about the group and the rest of its programme for this year.
Posted by mariocorrigan at 12:34 PM
August 16, 2006
THE GREAT HOUSE IN COUNTY KILDARE-HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ROLE
County Kildare Archaeological Society "The Great House in County Kildare: historical perspective and contemporary role" An illustrated talk presented by Michael Dempsey and Glascott Symes in celebration of National Heritage Week. Wednesday 6th September at 7.30p.m. Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge by courtesy of Kildare County Council. Free of charge-all welcome! This is the 2nd seminar organised by the County Kildare Archaeological Society and the Local Studies Dept. of Kildare County Library and Arts Service. Details of a talk by Michael Dempsey and Glascott Symes to be given to mark National Heritage Week. With regards to Heritage week 2006, have a look at the Heritage Council website www.heritageweek.ie where the full listing is searchable by county.
An illustrated talk presented by Michael Dempsey and Glascott Symes in celebration of National Heritage Week will take place on Wednesday 6th September at 7.30p.m. Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge in associaltion with the Local Studies Dept., Kildare Co. Library and Arts Service. All are welcome and it is free of charge.
Posted by mariocorrigan at 12:42 PM
August 15, 2006
AN TOSTAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME 1953 - CHAPTER 20
Chapter 20 of the An Tostal Souvenir Programme of 1953 is dedicated to the 'Book of Kildare' which was said to have rivalled the Book of Kells.
Posted by mariocorrigan at 12:35 PM