By Professor David Dickson, Professor of Modern History, Trinity College, Dublin In the long history of Irish urbanization, Kilkenny is exceptional in many respects. David Dickson's lecture will focus on the 'long' eighteenth century, the time when the first true cities emerged in Ireland, bursting out beyond their ancient walls during what was an era […]
The Society’s Annual General Meeting. Election of officers and council for this year. Notice of intention to stand for any position or for council membership, together with any notice of motion to be considered by the AGM should be sent to the Hon. Secretary on or before Monday 14th February. This will most likely […]
John Tyndall By Kevin Higgins
By Colm Murray Watch the lecture on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Es_K3OpFaH8
Own car Outing to Clomantagh Castle and the nearby Cavalry Barracks. Meet at the Clomantagh Castle (GPS 52.72415,-7.48550) at 2.30, carpooling recommended. BYO Picnic Clomantagh Castle View Larger Map RIC Barracks View Larger Map
In the splendidly restored, Mediaeval Garden of Rothe House. Music, re-enactment, convivial conversation and strawberries and cream. Theme: John Rothe family
Prebooking required. Depart from Dean Street at 10.00am. Visiting Lasaerian’s Cathedral and Adelaide Church, Lunch Lord Bagenal Restaurant. View Larger Map
Government of Ireland, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Own car picnic outing (BYO) meet in the extensive grounds. Tour of Borris House at 3.00pm, admission charge €10.00 per person. View Larger Map
Heritage week event. Led by Seamus Brennan. Meet at Rose Inn Street end at 7.00pm Meeting point View Larger Map
based in St Brieuc on the Brittany Coast; visiting Dinard, Quimper, Lorient, Carnac and Mont St-Michel among many other attractive venues and centres. Programme details available during May 2022
