Monasterevin Local History Group

Monasterevin Historical Society was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Monasterevin. Knowledge of a common history and heritage is essential in fostering a shared sense of identity, community and place. MHS carries out its mission by:

• Investigating the built, written, oral, cultural and other forms of history and heritage around us.
• Disseminating the knowledge we come across to as wide an audience as possible.
• Facilitating a yearly series of public lectures by speakers on a wide variety of history and heritage related subjects.
• Mounting exhibitions and short-term museum displays.
• Providing a forum for debate on local history and heritage.
• Sponsoring commemorative projects.
• Providing a resource of materials, people and contacts to those inquiring about local history.