Audit of memorials and Plaques in County Kildare

by | Jul 11, 2016 | KAS News

Memorials and plaques are an often overlooked part of our cultural heritage. They identify and honour people, historic events and heritage landmarks of the county. Whilst we know that there are many such plaques, memorials and signs located throughout County Kildare,...

Milestones of Medieval Dublin – 12 July

by | Jul 1, 2016 | KAS News

The first talk in our 2016 Milestones of Medieval Dublin series takes place on Tuesday, 12 July, and will be given by (me) Áine Foley. Title of paper is: ‘1392: the attack on St Thomas’s Abbey by the citizens of Dublin’. It starts at 1.05pm and takes...

CKAS outing to Celbridge on Sunday 3rd July

by | Jun 30, 2016 | KAS News

A reminder of our next outing on Sunday 3rd July and meeting arrangements: Meet at 2.30 pm. Park and assemble at Celbridge Lodge, which is the first gate on the right on Tea Lane (across the road from the statue of the Blessed Virgin). We will visit Celbridge Lodge...

Irish Conference of Medievalists 2016: Maynooth

by | Jun 26, 2016 | KAS News

The Irish Conference of Medievalists is being held in Maynooth next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There is a great line-up of speakers, workshops, book stalls and receptions: see http://www.irishmedievalists.com/programme The student rate for registration is just...