Posts Tagged "First World War"


Kilkenny on the Eve of War

Kilkenny on the Eve of War


Posted on Oct 14, 2014

The Local Studies section of the Kilkenny County Library Service has published a brochure Kilkenny on the Eve of War.  This publication is comprised of a collection of articles that set the political and historical scene in Ireland and Kilkenny leading up to the outbreak of World War I.  To view the brochure please visit the Local Studies section of the Kilkenny County Library Service.      ...

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The National Museum of Ireland is hosting a day of talks exploring the experiences of soldiers, nurses and civilians during World War I and how the War has been commemorated across Europe and in Australia. You can also drop in and get information from the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association on how to trace people that fought in the War. For a full programme go to www.museum.ie Booking essential. Tickets 10 euro full price or 7 euro...

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Heritage Week

Heritage Week


Posted on Aug 18, 2014

Generations Exploring Heritage Together Heritage Week 23rd – 31st August The theme of this year’s Heritage Week which runs from Saturday 23rd – Sun 31st August is “Generations Exploring Heritage Together”.  Local heritage groups have compiled a fabulous programme of events.  Our military heritage is very well represented in the programme, and includes guided walks and talks about the contribution that Kilkenny men and women made to...

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The coming years see the centenary anniversaries of some of the most significant events in the history of modern Ireland and of the United Kingdom, and equally importantly in the history of the modern world.  Join a walking tour of Kilkenny City with a Kilkenny Military Heritage Project guide telling the story of Kilkenny peoples’ participation in ‘The War to End All Wars’. The tour will visit the streets of the city...

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