Old Drogheda Society
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Co Louth Archaeological and Historical Journal 1906 - No 3 September
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Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology& Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
1/31/2017
Pic of the Day @ 31 January 2017
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology& Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
Introduction to Community and Genealogy/Family Research
Old Drogheda Society
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Old Drogheda Society
“Introduction to Community and Genealogy/Family Research”
Presented by Community Historian Brendan Matthews and Emmett Doran.
Course starts Saturday February 4th 2017, the course will run
every Saturday morning from 10.30am – 12.30pm for six weeks finishing Saturday
March 11th.
The course is aimed
at those with an interest in finding out more about Community History and
Carrying out Family History Research; where their family came from and how,
where and when they lived in the past.
The course will be
held each Saturday morning in the Governor's House at the Drogheda Museum at
Millmount.
Course fee €70 with
reductions of €10 for Senior Citizens, Old Drogheda Society Members, CE Scheme participants and unemployed.
There are limited
places: advance booking is essential.
Further enquiries
and bookings to the Drogheda Museum Millmount.
Tel. 041-9833097. E
mail info@droghedamuseum.ie
History, Archaeology& Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
1/30/2017
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1/19/2017
Book Of Condolence for TK Whitaker
Old Drogheda Society
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A book of condolence has been opened at Drogheda Tourist Office in the Tholsel, West Street by the mayor of Drogheda, Cllr Oliver Tully, for the late TK Whitaker, patron of the Old Drogheda Society, who died last week at the age of 100.
The deceased was brought up in Drogheda and attended St Joseph's CBS primary and secondary schools and was always proud of his Drogheda roots. He attended many functions and events organised by the Old Drogheda Society over the years.
The former senator received many national and international honours and tributes for his achievements during his lifetime, most notably the conferral of “Irishman of the 20th Century” in 2001 and Greatest Living Irish Person in 2002.
Members of the public are invited to sign the book during the Tourist office's opening hours 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology& Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
1/18/2017
1/17/2017
ODS Lecture Reminder: The Great Houses along the River Nanny and their connection with Drogheda.
The first Old Drogheda Society lecture of 2017 takes place tomorrow night ( Wednesday January 18th) in the Governor's House, Millmount at 8pm when John McCullen will speak on The Great Houses along the River Nanny and their connection with Drogheda.
The talk will feature 10 great houses ranging from Ballygarth Castle to Annesbrook and Athcarne Castle. It covers a period of 600 years from the 14th century, with many colourful and historic inhabitants, who involved themselves in the affairs of Drogheda.
John will examine the ten houses along a ten mile stretch of the river and present new material on each one.
John McCullen had written and published extensively on local history in Drogheda and East Meath and is a former president of both the Louth and Meath Archaeological and Historical Societies. He also delivers courses on “Historic Houses” at An Grianán Adult Education Centre in Termonfeckin. His work features regularly in the Journal of the Old Drogheda Spciety
Bookstall on night. All Welcome.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House, Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
1/16/2017
ODS Lecture: The Great Houses Along the Nanny River
Well known local historian, John McCullen, will speak about The Great Houses Along the Nanny River,
He will give details of 10 great houses and the part that their owners played in the history of Drogheda covering over six centuries. The lecture in the Governors House in Millmount starts at 8pm.
It is a public lecture, free of charge. All are welcome.
John McCullen's work is a regular feature in the Journal of The Old Drogheda Society.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
1/15/2017
1/14/2017
TK Whitaker Remembered By ODS
It is with great sadness that the Old Drogheda Society learned of the passing of it's patron, TK Whitaker, on Monday last.
Mr Whitaker was the patron of the Society and also of the John Boyle O'Reilly Summer/Autumn School since it's inception and attended many Old Drogheda Society functions over the years. Despite not being born in Drogheda, having moved to the town from Rostrevor, at the age of six, he always spoke fondly and with great pride of his upbringing in Drogheda' Paradise Place in William Street and his education at St Joseph's CBS.
He had a huge interest in the town's heritage and often cited that a Whitaker had been a bailiff in Drogheda as far back as 1305.
The Old Drogheda Society would like to convey our sincere sympathies to the Whitaker family on their loss.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland, 0419833097
It is with great sadness that the Old Drogheda Society learned of the passing of it's patron, TK Whitaker, on Monday last. Mr Whitaker was the patron of the Society and also of the John Boyle O'Reilly Summer/Autumn School since it's inception and attended many Old Drogheda Society functions over the years. Despite not being born in Drogheda, having moved to the town from Rostrevor, at the age of six, he always spoke fondly and with great pride of his upbringing in Drogheda' Paradise Place in William Street and his education at St Joseph's CBS. He had a huge interest in the town's heritage and often cited that a Whitaker had been a bailiff in Drogheda as far back as 1305.
The Old Drogheda Society would like to convey our sincere sympathies to the Whitaker family on their loss.
