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LIVING CONDITIONS IN THE CURRAGH INTERNMENT CAMP, 1923-26 [May 24, 2013]

An outline plan and essay by student Ciara Lacey on living conditions in the Curragh Internment camp in the post civil war years. Our thanks to Ciara

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Author: jdurney :: May 24, 2013


COILL DUBH. THE GATHERING. CLAIRE LUMSDEN [May 24, 2013]

Continuing our series on Coill Dubh's Gathering, we add Claire Lumsden's memories of growing up in the Village. Our thanks to Claire

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Author: jdurney :: May 24, 2013


DECORATED MANY TIMES BY U.S. MILITARY FORCE [May 24, 2013]

A front page article from the Leinster Leader of 25 September 1971 on Kilmeade man Michael Flood's U.S. Marine Corps service

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Author: jdurney :: May 24, 2013


DONAGHMORE/GRANGEWILLIAM CEMETERY HEADSTONE DETAILS 1713-2013 [May 24, 2013]

Headstone details of Donaghmore/Grangewilliam Cemetery from 1713-2013, transcribed by Henry Flynn. Our thanks to Henry

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Author: jdurney :: May 24, 2013


COILL DUBH'S GATHERING: TOM HENNESSY [May 17, 2013]
Continuing our stories from living and growing up in Coill Dubh we feature Tom Hennessy. Our thanks to Tom ...more

Author: jdurney :: May 17, 2013


COILL DUBH'S GATHERING: THE GORMAN FAMILY [May 17, 2013]
Continuing our stories from living and growing up in Coill Dubh we feature the Gorman family. ...more

Author: jdurney :: May 17, 2013


COILL DUBH'S GATHERING: THE MCDERMOTT FAMILY [May 17, 2013]
Continuing our stories from living and growing up in Coill Dubh we feature the McDermott family. Our thanks to Peter McDermott ...more

Author: jdurney :: May 17, 2013


NEWBRIDGE GOES TO BLAZES IN ITS CENTENARY YEAR [May 17, 2013]

In October 1912 Newbridge was very nearly reduced to ashes in the year of its first centenary, writes Liam Kenny in article 299 of his weekly series

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Author: jdurney :: May 17, 2013


COILL DUBH'S GATHERING: SUSANNE O'SULLIVAN [May 10, 2013]

Continuing our stories from living and growing up in Coill Dubh we feature Susanne O'Sullivan's memories. Our thanks to Susanne

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Author: jdurney :: May 10, 2013


COILL DUBH'S GATHERING: MICHAEL REILLY [May 10, 2013]

Continuing our stories from living and growing up in Coill Dubh we feature Michael O'Reilly's memories. Our thanks to Michael

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Author: jdurney :: May 10, 2013


THE GATHERING COILL DUBH - PHOTOS OF VILLAGE LIFE [May 10, 2013]

Continuing our series on Coill Dubh and the forthcoming event to celebrate The Gathering. Photos courtesy of Alle Hamstra - taken in Coill Dubh in the 1970s. Our thanks to Alle and to Veronica Bagnall

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Author: mariocorrigan :: May 10, 2013


LEIXLIP CONNECTION TO THE GREAT LOCKOUT [May 10, 2013]
Tony Maher from Leixlip sent us a wonderful family photo and caption which connects Kildare to the Great Lockout of 1913. ...more

Author: mariocorrigan :: May 10, 2013


THE GATHERING: COILL DUBH [May 3, 2013]

As Coill Dubh's Gathering Festival gathers pace we will be publishing stories from many of the families and people who came to the area sixty years ago. Our thanks to Mags Smullen

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Author: jdurney :: May 03, 2013


THE GATHERING: COILL DUBH [May 3, 2013]

As Coill Dubh's Gathering Festival gathers pace we will be publishing stories from many of the families and people who came to the area sixty years ago. Our thanks to John and Bridget Kenny

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Author: jdurney :: May 03, 2013


THE GATHERING: COILL DUBH [May 3, 2013]

As Coill Dubh's Gathering Festival gathers pace we will be publishing stories from many of the families and people who came to the area sixty years ago. Our thanks to Fr. Pat Ramsbottom

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Author: jdurney :: May 03, 2013


THE GATHERING: COILL DUBH [May 3, 2013]

As Coill Dubh's Gathering Festival gathers pace we will be publishing stories from many of the families who came to the area sixty years ago. Our thanks to Willie O'Sullivan

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Author: jdurney :: May 03, 2013


CO. KILDARE WORLD WAR I LIST [Apr 26, 2013]
Kildare Library and Arts Service are compiling a list of men from Co. Kildare who were killed in action, died of wounds, disease or accident during World War I. ...more

Author: jdurney :: April 26, 2013


THE LATE MR. FRANK MALONE, DIGBY BRIDGE, NAAS [Apr 26, 2013]

The death of Kildare footballer, Frank Malone, Digby Bridge, Naas, from the Leinster Leader of 12 September 1953

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Author: jdurney :: April 26, 2013


"GO BALD-HEADED FOR THE OPPOSITION" - ROUSING TALK AT INAUGURAL GAA MEETING [Apr 26, 2013]
The inaugural meeting of Naas GAA from Liam Kenny's Looking Back series in the Leinster Leader ...more

Author: jdurney :: April 26, 2013


SALE OF BALLYMANY HOUSE AND FARM [Apr 26, 2013]

An article from the Kildare Observer on the sale of Ballymany House and Farm in March 1897

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Author: jdurney :: April 26, 2013



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