Visit to Kileen Cormac, 21st Aug 2011

The first expedition of the Co. Kildare Archaeological Society for Heritage Week 2011 was to Kileen Cormac on the borders of Kildare and Wicklow. Despite heavy showers there was a large attendance. The ancient graveyard is situated on a mound some way off the road at...

The Archaeology of the Little Curragh – Guided Walk

Sunday 28th August 2011 at Cill Dara Golf Club car park at 3 pm. Park at Cill Dara Golf Club, by courtesy of the Captain, Mr Ollie Meade. As part of its Heritage Week programme Co. Kildare Archaeological Society will hold a guided walk on the Little Curragh. The walk...

Excursion to Kileen Cormac – Sun 21 Aug 2011

Our next outing is on Sunday 21 Aug to Kileen Cormac. Meet at the site at 3 pm. Killeen Cormac is a relatively small, enclosed graveyard close to the banks of the river Greese on the Kildare/Wicklow border. The folklore pertaining to its foundation and the presence of...