HERITAGE WEEK 2012 in COUNTY KILDARE
Seachtain Oidhreachta 2012 i gCo. Chill Dara
Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 2012
Heritage Week is a part of a European initiative to encourage people to take an interest in their local Heritage.
The aim of heritage week is to foster a greater understanding and awareness of our own local heritage.
This listing of events has been complied by Kildare County Council.
Most events listed here are free.
Children are welcome but young children should be accompanied by an adult.
Please dress suitably.
Saturday 18th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Times: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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How To Trace Your Family Tree
An introduction on how to trace your family tree with Mario Corrigan, Karel Kiely and James Durney.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Newbridge Library, Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Suzann Smyth
Telephone: 045-448353
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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Naas Town Hall Public Opening
Naas Town Hall (1792) recently renovated, including life and full wheelchair access to historic Council Chamber. Guided tours of Historic Town Hall & Council Chamber by local historian Paddy Behan at 3pm and 4pm.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 2.45 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Naas Town Hall, Main Street Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Patrick Behan
Telephone: 087-2853792 or 045-876365
Email: pccbehan@eircom.net
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Visit to Courtown House, Kilcock
Courtown House and Demesne is a superb Georgian period residence, which was built c. 1815 by the Aylmer family. Visit by kind invitation of owners. During the 1950s John Heuston and his daughter Angelica who lived there entertained such stars as Maureen O'Hara, Gregory Peck, John Wayne and others. The Group will meet at the Aldi car park in Clane at 14.30 where travel can be organised for those requiring same.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 2.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Courtown House, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Pat Given
Telephone: 086-2432359 or 045-868089
Email: patkgiven@eircom.net
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Guided Tour of Kildrought House
Guided Tour by the owner. Limited number of guests permitted - so please book in advance to secure a place. Kildrought House is a Dublin Merchant's house from 1719 in the heart of Celbridge.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Venue: Kildrought House, Main Street, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Sean Darcy
Telephone: 087-2552468
Email: sean.darcy@ie.dsv.com
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Guided Tour of Killadoon House
Guided tour by the owner. Limited number of guests permitted - so please book in advance to secure a place. Killadoon House was built circa 1765 and its intact decorative scheme dates from the 1820s.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Killadoon House, Clane Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Sean Darcy
Telephone: 087-2552468
Email: sean.darcy@ie.dsv.com
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The Designed Landscape of Castletown Demesne: Its Reality and Its Representation In Paintings, Drawings And Maps
Dr. John Olley will give a short talk in the Stable Wing Coach House, Castletown House, followed by conducted walk. Wear footwear and clothing suitable for walking in the parklands.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Coach House, Stable Wing, Castletown House, Castletown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Pauline Kennedy
Telephone: 086-6062729
Email: Pauline.kennedy@opw.ie
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Bones & Stones South Kildare Medieval Festival
Events and exhibitions, showcasing our historical and cultural heritage through a programme of public lectures, walking tours, workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and living history display. Hands on workshops in archaeology, digging and recording for young and old. Demonstrations and displays illustrating and exploring aspects of medieval life, including the ever popular armaments, archery display and much more.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 12 noon – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
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Kids Birdwatching Event
This fun, interactive event includes a short introduction to bird identification followed by a Bird Race where children can try out their new skills
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Donadea Forest Park, Donadea, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free. There is a €4 charge for parking in Donadea
Contact: Deirdre Moran
Telephone: 087-9935207
Email: deirdremoran1@gmail.com
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Sunday 19th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date & Times: Sunday 19th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Embrace Your History & Heritage
A brief talk on the history of Rathcoffey National School and Rathcoffey Church plus exhibition of information panels, photographs and memorabilia.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Rathcoffey Church, Rathcoffey, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Mary Weld
Telephone: 086-3614387
Email: mary.weld@nuim.ie
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Irish Handball Alleys: Unique Irish Architecture
A walk and talk to a surviving example of a purpose-built 20th c. Handball Alley; the history and role of handball in Irish sport, culture and politics. Walking to a perfect surviving example of unique Irish architecture, discussing its role in Irish history, culture, sport and Diaspora.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Meet at Main gate of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Declan O’Connor
Telephone: 086-8636249
Email: kilvic@eircom.net
Guided Walk through Medieval Castledermot
A tour of the sites of Castledermot with stories ranging from early Christian origins to its importance in medieval and later times. Please find parking in the vicinity of Main Street. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This tour will include the site of the original early Christian monastery and then proceed to visit the later religious houses and town wall remains of the medieval town.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Castledermot, Tour starts at gate of St James' (C of I) Church on Church Lane, just off the Main St of Castledermot, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Sharon Greene
Telephone: 087-7990867
Email: castledermothist@gmail.com
Kildare's Natural Heritage: Biodiversity Bus
Celebrate Co. Kildare's Natural Heritage by joining us on a Biodiversity Bus tour visiting a variety of natural habitats within the county. Strong footwear and outdoor clothing recommended.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square Kildare Town
Admission: €5
Contact: Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Telephone: 045-530672
Email: bogs@ipcc.ie
Wild About Clane: Nature Walk By The Liffey
Join experts from Kildare Bat Group and the Kildare Branch of Bird watch Ireland for a leisurely nature walk by the Liffey. All are welcome.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Venue: Abbeylands Shopping Centre Car Park, Inner Relief Road, Clane, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free.
Contact: John Kennedy
Telephone: 087-1336093
Email: ClaneCommunityCouncil@gmail.com
National Science Museum at Maynooth
Largest collection of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland and mostly manufactured in Ireland from 1880. Callan collection on view. Ecclesiastical collection of vestments, plate, penal crosses, etc. displayed. Empress of Austria vestments on view.
Date & Times: Sunday 19th August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: National Science Museum At Maynooth, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Niall McKeith
Telephone: 01-6286550
Email: niall.mckeith@nuim.ie
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Children's Arts And Crafts Workshops
Free, arts & crafts class. Advanced booking and adult supervision required. Suitable for children 5-12 years of age. www.castletown.ie
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Embracing your Local History and Heritage
A brief talk on the history of Rathcoffey National School and Rathcoffey Church will be given.
Information panels and photographs of interest will be displayed throughout the Church, as well as some items of memorabilia. Admission is free.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Rathcoffey Church
Admission: Free
Contact: Mary Weld
Telephone: 086-3614387
Email: mary.weld@nuim.ie
Monday 20th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Monday 20th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Monday 20th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Monday 20th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Children's Museum Treasure Trail
Come join us for a children's treasure trail throughout the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum.
Date: Monday 20th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Sunday 19th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
Tuesday 21st August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date & Times: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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National Science Museum at Maynooth
Largest collection of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland and mostly manufactured in Ireland from 1880. Callan collection on view. Ecclesiastical collection of vestments, plate, penal crosses, etc. displayed. Empress of Austria vestments on view.
Date & Times: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: National Science Museum At Maynooth, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Niall McKeith
Telephone: 01-6286550
Email: niall.mckeith@nuim.ie
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Children's Museum Treasure Trail
Come join us for a children's treasure trail throughout the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
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Talk on 1932 Eucharistic Congress & Launch of County Kildare Federation Of Local History Groups
Naas Local History Group is holding a talk on the 1932 Eucharistic Congress in Naas Library on Tuesday 21st August. The new website for the County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups will also be formally launched on the night.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 7.45 p.m. – 9.45 p.m.
Venue: Naas Community Library, The Harbour, Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Geraldine Whelan
Telephone: 045-879111
Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
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History Talk and Website Launch
Illustrated account of 1932 International Eucharistic Congress including local and national events by Paddy Behan. Illustrated talk on 1932 Eucharistic Congress preceded by launch of history website. Talk preceded by launch of local history website.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 7.45 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Naas Community Library, The Canal Harbour, Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Paddy Behan
Telephone: 045-876365 or 087-2853792
Email: pccbehan@eircom.net
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Talk By James Durney On Newbridge Social Housing
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Venue: Newbridge Library, Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Suzann Smyth
Telephone: 045-448353
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
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Main Street Clane: Its buildings and its people
A talk on Main Street Clane, its buildings, and people will take place in the Clane Library.
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 8.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Clane Library, ‘The Woods’, Clane, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Jacqueline McCabe
Telephone: 045-892716
Email: clanelib@kildarecoco.ie
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The significance Of The Horse & Hound In The 18th Century At Castletown
Date: Tuesday 21st August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Caoilfhionn Murphy
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: caoilfhionn.murphy@opw.ie
Wednesday 22nd August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Times: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Children's Museum Treasure Trail
Come join us for a children's treasure trail throughout the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
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Evening Tours of Castletown House
Enjoy an evening tour of the beautiful interior rooms of Castletown House. Guided tours available 17.30, 18.15 and 19.00. Advanced Booking Essential. Places limited.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Aspects of Castletown
“A Virtual Tour of Celbridge” by Eoghan Corry. Advanced booking is required to attend the lecture. The lecture will take place in the Stable Wing, Hunting Room. www.castletown.ie
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Free Tours of Castletown House
Free, guided tours of Ireland's finest 18th century Palladian style mansion. Visitor reception open at 10am, tours running throughout the day. Please note: Max 20 people per tour. Tickets - first come basis. www.castletown.ie
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Bryophytes Of Ballynafagh
A morning walk to introduce the bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) of Ballynafagh Lake and adjacent fen habitats. Beginners welcome. Booking is essential. Numbers will be limited as this is a sensitive site.
Date: Wednesday 22nd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Ballynafagh Lake, Directions will be given on booking, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Dr. Joanne Denyer
Telephone: 086-2379153
Email: joanne@denyerecology.com
Thursday 23rd August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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National Science Museum at Maynooth
Largest collection of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland and mostly manufactured in Ireland from 1880. Callan collection on view. Ecclesiastical collection of vestments, plate, penal crosses, etc. displayed. Empress of Austria vestments on view.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: National Science Museum At Maynooth, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Niall McKeith
Telephone: 01-6286550
Email: niall.mckeith@nuim.ie
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Children's Museum Treasure Trail
Come join us for a children's treasure trail throughout the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
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Naas Canal History Walk
Naas Branch Canal one of the most scenic stretches of the Grand Canal system. History walk along Naas Branch Canal.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 7.30 p.m. – 9.15 p.m.
Venue: The Canal Harbour, Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Ger McCarthy
Telephone: 045-879108
Email: geralddmccarthy@gmail.com
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Tour of Confey Cemetery & Medieval Church
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 7.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Venue: Confey Municipal Cemetery, Confey Rd, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: John Colgan
Telephone: 085-1007369
Email: johncolgan@iol.ie
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Kildare Country Market With Traditional Crafts
The craft is knitting, showing basic first steps in knitting for children and anyone who has not yet learned the skill, but would like to participate in a craft demonstration. There will be a demonstration of traditional brown bread making as well.
Date: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Friary Hall, Carmelite Church, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Ruby Johnston
Email: rubyjohnston@eircom.net
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Friday 24th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Children's Museum Treasure Trail
Come join us for a children's treasure trail throughout the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum.
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Town Hall, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Telephone: 059-8633075
Email: Margaret@athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
Saturday 25th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date & Times: Saturday 25th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Launch of Kilcullen History Timeline
Permanent fixture of professionally produced Display Boards showing the History of Kilcullen in date order with text and photos. Sunday opening on 26th August is to coincide with the Annual Kilcullen River Festival.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcullen Town Hall & Heritage Centre, Lower Main Street Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Nessa Dunlea
Telephone: 087-2339610
Email: nessadunlea@gmail.com
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Genealogy Taster Sessions
Come and talk to an experienced genealogist about starting to research your Kildare roots. The Kildare county genealogist will be available to advise people on how to start to trace their ancestors and explain the sources available.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre, The Square, Kildare Town, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Karel Kiely
Telephone: 045-448350
Email: kildaregenealogy@iol.ie
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The Churches of Naas
Walking history tour of Naas Churches. Presbyterian Church (1865) St. Davids, (1212) and Our Lady and St. David's (1827).
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Ger McCarthy
Telephone: 045-879108
Email: geraldmccarthy@gmail.com
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Walking Tour Of Celbridge Historic Sites
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Venue: Castletown Gates, Main Street, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Sean Darcy
Telephone: 087-2552468
Email: sean.darcy@ie.dsv.com
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Display Of Cars And Motorcycles Of A Type That Would Have Raced At The Curragh Between 1947 And 1967
Display of Sports/racing cars. Car and Motorcycle races were held regularly at the Curragh “Short” Circuit from 1947 to 1954, and motorcycles continued to race there occasionally until 1967. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 11.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Lumville House Hotel, Lumville, Curragh, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Oliver McCrossan
Telephone: 045-431769 or 086-8322426
Email: olivermccrossan@eircom.net
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Guided Local History Bus Tour
Guided by local historians, visiting 10 local historical and heritage sites. Opportunity for refreshments. Ticket pre-booking required.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 12.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Rathcoffey GAA, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Mairead Byrne
Telephone: 087-2239410
Email: maireadccbyrne@gmail.com
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Sow And Grow At The Mill
Learn how to sow some seeds - places strictly limited - please book in advance. Suitable for children 6 to 12 years.
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Abbeylands Shopping Centre Car Park, Inner Relief Road, Clane, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Sean Darcy
Telephone: 087-2552468
Email: sean.darcy@ie.dsv.com
Sunday 26th August
Tower of Allen
Access to the Hill of Allen Tower steeped in history and with commanding views of the surrounding areas. Just 10km from Newbridge and Kildare and 15km from Naas, this magnificent tower was built in 1859 by Sir Gerald George Aylmer. The tower commands extensive views of the Dublin, Wicklow and Slieve Bloom mountains, as well as the Curragh plains and the surrounding Bog of Allen. On each step of the tower is inscribed the names of the men and women who built it. There is a trail up to the tower, suitable footwear required.
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Tower of Allen, Hill of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Regina Heavey
Telephone: 087-2840752
Email: regina.heavey@gmail.com
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Heritage Boat Association History Display
Displays on the history and work of the Heritage Boat Association, especially the old work-boats and crews. Shop window and Community Network Office display.
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcock Community Network Office, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Treacy
Telephone: 087-0507881
Email: joetreacy@eircom.net
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Children's Tours
Special Children's Tour of Castletown House with some period costumes available. Advanced booking and adult supervision essential.
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 12 noon – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Guided Tours of Maynooth Castle
Take a lively guided tour of this fascinating building, a centre of political power and culture in early 16th century Ireland. Please contact Maynooth Castle for details of other Heritage Week events taking place at the Castle.
Date & Times: Sunday 26th August
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Guide Staff
Telephone: 01-6286744
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
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Guided Tour of Celbridge Lodge House
Featured is a collection of Irish pictures. The house is not large so there is a limit of 6 people per tour.
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Celbridge Lodge, Church Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: €5
Contact: Henry McDowell
Telephone: 01-6288347
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Launch of Kilcullen History Timeline
Permanent fixture of professionally produced Display Boards showing the History of Kilcullen in date order with text and photos. Sunday opening on 26th August is to coincide with the Annual Kilcullen River Festival.
Date & Times: Sunday 26th August
Time: 12 noon – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: Kilcullen Town Hall & Heritage Centre, Lower Main Street Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Nessa Dunlea
Telephone: 087-2339610
Email: nessadunlea@gmail.com
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National Science Museum at Maynooth
Largest collection of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland and mostly manufactured in Ireland from 1880. Callan collection on view. Ecclesiastical collection of vestments, plate, penal crosses, etc. displayed. Empress of Austria vestments on view.
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: National Science Museum At Maynooth, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Niall McKeith
Telephone: 01-6286550
Email: niall.mckeith@nuim.ie
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Children's Arts And Crafts Workshops
Free, arts & crafts class. Advanced booking and adult supervision required. Suitable for children 5-12 years of age. www.castletown.ie
Date: Sunday 26th August
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon
Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Admission: Free
Contact: Claire Hickey
Telephone: 01-6288252
Email: castletown@opw.ie
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Robertstown, The Grand Canal & Lowtown Lock: A Guided Walk Led By Karen Gorey
A guided walk to take in the archaeological, historical and ecological aspects of the Grand Canal and Lowtown Lock area of the village of Robertstown. Meet at the Holiday Village Car Park, Robertstown. Please wear suitable shoes for walking on uneven ground.
Date: Sunday