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.
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 concessions.
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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 both World War I and the War of Independence.
According to Dearbhala Ledwidge, Heritage Officer, “This is the most diverse and comprehensive Heritage Week programme to date. It’s a great opportunity for people to experience and enjoy the wonderful heritage we have on our doorstep in County Kilkenny”. Click here for a recent press release relating to Heritage Week.
The Kilkenny Heritage Office has compiled a free County Kilkenny ‘Heritage Week’ Event Guide which outlines over 70 ‘Heritage Week’ events taking place in the County. s happening in your area and to request a free copy of the Kilkenny Heritage Week brochure, contact Dearbhala Ledwidge, Heritage Officer, Kilkenny County Council. Tel: 056 7794925. dearbhala.ledwidge@kilkennycoco.ie or click here to download a copy.
Heritage Week is co-ordinated in County Kilkenny by the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council, and nationally by the Heritage Council, in conjunction with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in 40 countries across Europe.
For further information, contact:
Dearbhala Ledwidge, Heritage Officer, Kilkenny County Council
Email: dearbhala.ledwidge@kilkennycoco.ie Phone: 056 7794925
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 which help us understand the effects the war had from 1914. To view details of this event visit the Heritage Week website at www.heritageweek.ie