Presented by the Co. Kildare Federation of Local History Groups.
10.15 am Welcome. Gerry McCarthy, Chairman, Co. Kildare Federation.
9.30 am. Assembly and Registration. Tea/Coffee.
10.20 am Opening Address. Bridget Loughlin, Co. Kildare Heritage Officer.
10.35 am Mary Carroll Memorial Talk. “Archaeological Finds- Co. Kildare” Noel Dunne, Archaeologist, National Roads Authority.
11.10 am “Hidden Gems and Forgotten People”. Larry Breen, Naas Local History Group.
11.40 am Launch . “A Topographical Dictionary of Co. Kildare” – being a Compilation of Kildare entries from Samual Lewis’s 1837 book. Mario Corrigan, Local studies and Archives , Kildare Co. Library.
1215 pm AGM.
12.35 pm Society Speake.
13.20 pm Lunch ( Buffet ,Open Sandwich-Fallon’s Pub , Kilcullen )
14.45 pm Field Visit. “ Dun Ailinne”. A unique opportunity to visit this remarkable Royal Site, courtsey of the land owner, Robert Thompson.
Total cost 20.00 Euro per person-price includes all presentations, buffet lunch and Field Trip . Note: we would recommend that stout shoes are worn for the field trip!!
Bookings: Brendan Cullen, 5 College Road, Clane or Tel. 045 861159. Please book by Mon. 22nd. Sept. 2008
