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Photograph credit: The County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups
A history group will deliver a talk which focuses on the Grand Canal in County Kildare.
Organised by The Curragh Local History group, 'An Illustrated Talk On the Grand Canal' will feature guest speaker Paddy Behan.
Tea and biscuits will be provided before the talk.
The group also said that everyone is welcome to attend this event, including non-members, but added that "subs are due for members".
'An Illustrated Talk On the Grand Canal' will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Suncroft Community Centre.
It will begin at 8pm and conclude at 9pm.
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BACKGROUND
According to the official website for the County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups (The Federation), The Curragh Local History Group was founded in 1993.
In 1995, the group was notably involved in the restoration of the Curragh Clock Tower.
In addition, the group organised the Curragh Speed Festival in 1999 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the famous International Wakefield car races held in the Curragh between 1949 and 1954.
The Curragh Local History Group is just one organisation that forms part of the Federation, which itself is a voluntary body.
The Federation was formed in 1999.
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