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Athy to unveil Ernest Shackleton sculpture in Emily Square today

As part of its Decade of Commemorations programme, Kildare County Council commissioned a commemorative sculpture of Kilkea-born Ernest Shackleton, the world famous explorer, to mark the 100th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the ‘Endurance.’ ...

30 Aug 2016 at 13:48

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First ever Kildare Military Seminar to be held at the Riverbank

A unique Irish Military Seminar takes place at the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge from June 9 to 11. “Co. Kildare’s association with the military spans many centuries and continues to the present day. The aim of the seminar is to look at all ...

01 Jun 2017 at 08:00

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Public meeting to discuss Kildare element of Decade of Commemoration

Kildare County Council will host an open meeting on Wednesday, 9 May at 7.30 pm in the Hotel Keadeen, Newbridge for anyone interested in participating in the continued development and delivery of Kildare’s part of the national Decade of ...

26 Apr 2018 at 11:13

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Kildare TD calls for release of Land Commission records

Kildare North TD Catherine Murphy wants Land Commission records to be made available to the public as part of the Decade of Commemorations – marking the 100th anniversary of significant Irish historical events including the War of ...

21 Feb 2019 at 13:05

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Get your free Kildare 1916 pin at county libraries

Kildare’s surviving centenarians will be presented with a special commemorative 1916 lapel pin at a ceremony at Aras Chill Dara tomorrow, Saturday. The pin was designed by Luke Hand, aged 9, a fourth class pupil at St Brigid’s NS,...

09 Dec 2016 at 17:43

Remembering Kildare's dead soldiers from World War 1

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Remembering Kildare people who lost their lives in World War 1

This new publication contains the names and biographical details of servicemen and some non-combatants who were born or lived in Co. Kildare, and who lost their lives as a result of the First World War. The Kildare war dead lie ...

11 Jun 2021 at 14:20

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No commitment made by Council for plaque to honour Kildare soldiers killed overseas

Kildare County Council has deferred a motion on putting up a plaque honouring British army and Irish army UN soldiers killed in action. At Kildare County Council monthly meeting on May 29, Cllr Seamie Moore proposed the ...

30 May 2017 at 18:11

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Replica of 1798 rebel's flag presented to Prosperous Heritage Festival

A flag which is a replica of a one used by rebels in the 1798 rebellion was presented to Prosperous Heritage Festival organisers by Kildare Mayor Martin Miley yesterday evening. The Heritage Festival, which ...

15 May 2018 at 16:50

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Free one-man John Devoy play to be staged in Naas

A new one-man show on the life of Kildare revolutionary John Devoy will be staged in Naas this weekend. ‘From The Plains – The Story of John Devoy’ is the work of local artist Eoghan Burke, also known as ...

16 Dec 2016 at 13:53

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