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Kildare 1916 Rising project scoops top national award

A project by a collective of south Kildare artists, which commemorated the 1916 Rising, scooped a top prize at a national awards ceremony on Thursday. The 1916 Sackville Street art project won the Sustaining the Arts Awards at the Chambers Ireland ...

28 Nov 2016 at 17:08

Community news

County Kildare 1916 to 2016 commemorative book and DVD launch

There was a good turnout for the county Kildare 1916 to 2016 commemorative book and DVD launch which took place at the Kildare Readers Festival, Riverbank Arts Centre on Saturday evening. It was launched by the Mayor of Kildare Martin Miley. Also ...

17 Oct 2017 at 14:58

Local News

Naas woman Daisy's daring deeds during the 1916 Rising

On Easter Sunday March 27, John and Jim Collins proudly stood in front of the GPO to honour the role their mother, a young Naas revolutionary, played in the 1916 Rising. Jim recounts the story of this brave young woman. During her twenty six ...

29 Mar 2016 at 17:19

Local News

Curragh Post Primary pupils remember 1916

Schools from all over Kildare have been getting in the swing of the 1916 anniversary celebrations. The Curragh Post Primary is no different, however this school was in a unique position with the army joining in their special event held on ...

22 Mar 2016 at 16:21

Events & Listings

Celbridge to remember 1916 this weekend

An event to facilitate people who wish to take a moment in Celbridge to remember the 1916 Rising will take place on Easter Saturday, March 26 (12.00 noon), in the grounds of St. Patrick's Church, Main Street Celbridge. The Insight ...

25 Mar 2016 at 15:10

Events & Listings

Rebel songs, drama, walks and talks part of Kildare's 1916 commemoration programme

This weekend sees the national 1916 commemoration ceremonies reach a peak – but there's still plenty to do in Kildare over the next few months to remember the events of 100 years ago. Kildare County Council’s Decade of ...

25 Mar 2016 at 15:55

Local News

Great turnout for 1916 Rebellion exhibition in Kildare town

There was a big turn out at 1916 ‘Remembrance and Rebellion’ exhibition at Solas Bhride in Kildare town recently as part of the 2016 Adult Learners Festival. The night featured eight Community Education projects from ...

15 Mar 2016 at 15:24

Local News

The daring adventures of a Kildare 1916 heroine

“Your bicycle is ready!” That was the code word that guests scurrying into Alice's Restaurant in Naas gave at the door on Saturday night, February 21. The curtains were drawn and inside a 'secret meeting' was set up,...

08 Mar 2016 at 15:35

Arts & Entertainment

Music and drama spectacular in Naas to mark 1916 Rising

A spectacular musical drama will take place at Naas Town Hall this Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 and 31, to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising. Mise Eire — 1916 Remembered is the brainchild of well-known Naas ...

30 Aug 2016 at 15:44

Special features

Former Kildare TD's first-hand volunteer account brings 1916 to life

Between the years of 1947 and 1957 the Bureau of Military History collected almost 1,800 witness statements, 334 contemporary documents photogrpahs and voice recordings from people who had been involved in the ...

09 Jun 2016 at 14:34

Local News

Call to rename Naas' Poplar Square to honour 1916

Poplar Square – one of the best known landmarks in Naas – could be renamed with a 1916 theme. Local councillor Seamie Moore wants the 1916 Rising to be remembered by renaming a location such as Poplar Square ...

01 Mar 2016 at 16:38

Arts & Entertainment

Athy women behind project to create 'homes' for the 1916 lost

Pearse, Connolly, Plunkett and their comrades... we’re all familiar with the famous names who lost their lives during the 1916 Rising. But there were also some 262 innocent civilians caught in the crossfire ...

01 Mar 2016 at 16:30

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