Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/31/2014
8/30/2014
Pic of the Day @ 30 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/29/2014
Pic of the Day @ 29 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Francis Ledwidge Talk
Old Drogheda
Society
Date: Sunday 31 August 2014.
Time: 1500/3pm
Speaker: Dr Gerard Cummins
Description: Francis Ledwidge was born in Slane in 1887. He left school early to work as a farm labourer, copper miner, road workers and union organiser. During this time he produced an extraordinary book of poetry. He was killed near Ypres on 31 July 1917.
Venue: Drumconrath Parish Centre
Admission: free. Voluntary subscriptions accepted.
Refreshments: light servings
Host: Drumconrath/Lobinstown & District Cultural and Heritage Society.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-98330978/28/2014
Vikings in Search of Valhalla in Drogheda
Old Drogheda
Society
Vikings Seizing Millmount Tower Captured on Camera!
Vikings go hell for leather as part of the Once Upon A Time Millmount Museum Heritage Week events.
A range of activities were put on last Sunday afternoon and the battle of the Vikings along with the firing of the cannons were among the big crowd pleasers.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Pic of the Day @ 28 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Childhood Memories of Greenore Hotel.
Old Drogheda
Society
Event: Talk - Childhood Memories of Greenore Hotel.
Date: Friday 29 August 2014 @ 8pm.
Speaker: Peter Kavanagh (a past editor of the Dundalk Democrat)
Venue: Long's Pub, Grange, Cooley
Host: Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society
Refreshments: served
Admission: €5
NB: For anyone interested in summer outings or genealogy classes please phone 0851833110
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/27/2014
Pic of the Day @ 27 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097Thanking All for Once Upon A Time
Old Drogheda
Society
A big thank you to everyone who helped out on Sunday last at
our National Heritage Week Event - Once Upon A Time.
To the Old
Drogheda Society committee and members who helped out, to the staff of Drogheda
Museum Millmount who volunteered to come in on their day off, to former staff
and friends who helped out, to our medieval warriors, the crew from Drogheda
Fire Station for firing the cannons, Nicola Pierce for the children's writing
workshop, Alison Large and Tom Anderson for the music, Smith's Ice Cream, Tower
Restaurant, St Mary's Parish for use of their car park, the media for promoting
and covering the event and to the many who visited us on the day.
A reminder that the John Boyle O'Reilly Autumn School takes
place on Sunday October 19th.
The Annual Ghost Tours take place on Friday
October 31st.
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-98330978/26/2014
Five Seats Left for ODS Carlow Trip
Old Drogheda
Society
There are just five seats available for Sundays Day Away to
Carlow.
Anyone interested in going should contact the Governor's House,
Millmount during office hours: 9.30 pm - 5.30 pm). The contact number is below.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology
& Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097Pic of the Day @ 26 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
National Heritage Week 2014 at RCSI
Old Drogheda
Society
Event Promotion from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland/Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn
Following on from the success of the 2013 Heritage Week activities at RCSI (our public tours finished as a runner-up in the ‘Best Interactive Event' category) the same historic tours of the RCSI building will take place twice daily from Wednesday 27th August to Friday 29th August. That's not all...
This year, as well as the tours, on each of the three days, RCSI will host a lecture that highlight's the College's illustrious heritage. The topics of these lectures, to be held in the Albert Lecture Theatre on each evening at 6pm, will be:
• "Beguiling and Brilliant: The Medics of RCSI" by Meadhbh Murphy, Archivist at the RCSI Mercer Library - Wednesday 27th August
• "The Role of Surgeons in World War I" by Mr Joe Duignan, retired Consultant Surgeon & former member of RCSI Council - Thursday 28th August
• "Surgeons Halls" by Professor Clive Lee, Head of RCSI Department of Anatomy - Friday 29th August
The tours will be led by the Head and Deputy-Head Porters of RCSI, Frank Donegan and Bryan Sheils and will last approximately one hour. During the tours, attendees will learn the history of the College and the part it has played in both local and national history, including when the building was seized by rebels led by Michael Mallin and Countess Markievicz during the 1916 Easter Rising. Tours of the building will take place at 11am and 4pm on each day departing from the York Street entrance to the College.
Register here for National Heritage Week at RCSI
Frank Donegan leads a tour of RCSI during Heritage Week 2013
There's lots to discover at RCSI during Heritage Week - Register below!
These events are completely open and free of charge to the public. However, pre-registration is essential, due to limited capacity. You can register here for the tours and lectures.
RCSI is a not-for-profit health sciences institute which focuses on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health worldwide.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
A Pagan Marriage & The Royal Fair
Old Drogheda
Society
Tailteann/Donaghpatrick Heritage Group are holding 2 free admission events during Heritage Week.
Wednesday 27th August – In Halla Baile Ghib/Gibbstown Hall @ 8.00pm. A Pagan Marriage at Teltown by John Grant – A play based on marriages in Teltown held as far back as 1800BC.
This event will also include a lecture on Teltown by Prof. Seamus MacGabhann. The Royal Fair of Tailteann: Mythology, History and Folklore.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-98330978/25/2014
Pic of the Day @ 25 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
ODS Annual Away Day Reminder
Old Drogheda
Society
The price of €30 includes coach travel, morning tea/coffee
& scone,all admission and guiding charges. A light lunch will be available
at Duckett's Grove ( at own expense) and there will be a stop in Swordson the
return journey to avail of a carvery in the Carnegie Hotel ( at own expense)
Bookings are being taken in Millmount ( 9.30 pm - 5.30 pm)
041-9833097
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/24/2014
Pic of the Day @ 24 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097Cruicetown Graveyard Public Talk
Old Drogheda
Society
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| Archaeologist Professor George Eogan, from Nobber, with Oliver Ward Secretary of Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee. |
Event: public talk in Cruicetown graveyard as part of Heritage Week.
Date: 26th August.
Time: 7.30pm
Speaker: Dr. Michael O'Neill.
Admission: free.
Description: The topic of the discussion is the history and architecture of Medieval Churches in Meath. It will be given by internationally renowned historian, author and lecturer Dr. Michael O'Neill, who in his address, will place particular emphasis on the 13th century church and cemetery of Cruicetown. The event is grant aided by Meath County Council.
The well maintained church structure contains the monument and vault of the Anglo-Norman Cruise family who gave their name to the townland, an early baptismal font, excellent stone carvings and recumbent effigies of family members.
The cemetery includes recorded burials from the 18th century, ancient memorials, the foundations of a bellcote and a carved “Ring” highcross, depicting the Crucifixion on one side with the Virgin and Child on the other.
A newly erected Interpretive Panel will provide an interesting genealogical and local history aspect to the event.
Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee recently held a Mass in the cemetery last Sunday 27th July as part of the Blessing of the Graves ceremonies in Nobber.
The committee is finalising details to be included on an Interpretative Panel of Burials and Monuments, for display on the entrance to the graveyard.
The group has researched 470 burials in the graveyard and members have collected relevant information from relatives of those interred there.
Committee members recently visited various parishes in the surrounding area; Nobber, Kilbeg, Kilmainhamwood and Kingscourt, at weekend Masses with a draft copy of the display, in order to acquire as much detail as possible, for inclusion on the interpretative panel.
Host: Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee in Nobber County Meath. The Committer was formed in 2004 to maintain and preserve the cemetery and research its history.
To contact the group email cruicetown@hotmail.com, phone secretary Oliver Ward 086 33 22 821 or email oliverwardheritage@gmail.com
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/23/2014
Free Guided Tours of Trim Castle
Old Drogheda
Society
Event: Trim Castle tour.
Venue: Trim Castle, Trim, Town Centre
Description: Excellent Guides take you right to the top of the Keep where you can enjoy wonderful views. Learn all about life in Medieval times and about all the interesting characters who have had associations with Trim Castle over the years.
Dates: 24th August 1000 to 1700; 31st August 1000 to 1700.
Cost: free
Booking: not required
Suitable for Children: yes
Wheelchair Access: none
Car parking Available: yes
Host: Office of Public Works
Email: trimcastle@opw.ie
Telephone: 046 9438619
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Guided Historical Walking Tour of Virginia Town
Old Drogheda Society
Date: Monday August 25th @7:30pm
Venue: Assembly Point @ Bailieboro Rd. Junction, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
Host: Virginia and District Historical Society.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Pic of the Day @ 23 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
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Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/22/2014
Pic of the Day @ 22 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Tour Mullingar's Cathedral of Christ The King
Old Drogheda
Society
Event: Tour of the Cathedral of Christ The King, Mullingar.
Date: 25th August
Time: 1400 to 1500
Venue: Main door of the Cathedral.
Host: Meath Archaeological and Historical Society
Description: tour of the Cathedral of Christ The King as part of celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Admission: Free.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Vere Foster Lecture @ Drumconrath
Old Drogheda
Society
Event: Lecture on Vere Foster.
Date: Sunday August 24th @2:30pm.
Venue: Drumconrath Parish Centre.
Speaker: Professor Lori Beckett, Winifred Mercier Professor of Teacher Education at Leeds Mets. University.
Description: Vere Foster of Glyde Court, Ardee, was a nineteenth century philanthropist who established progressive emigration and education schemes in post-famine Ireland. As founder of the INTO in 1868, his legacy offers many valuable lessons for contemporary Irish Education.
Admission: free. Voluntary subscriptions accepted.
Refreshments: Light refreshments served.
Host: Drumconrath/Lobinstown & Districts Cultural and Heritage Society.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
8/21/2014
Pic of the Day @ 21 August 2014
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
The Importance of Being Oscar
Old Drogheda
Society
Actors Matt Murphy and Trevor Lee will perform their Wild Tribute that has toured in the USA.
Venue: Long's Pub, Grange, Cooley.
Date: Friday 22 August 2014.
Host: Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society.
Activities: A night of lively entertainment will be provided combined with a little light relief and laughter or, as Wilde would have out it, 'laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.' Refreshments served.
Admission: €5.
Old Drogheda Society - History, Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
Heritage Day @ Millmount Tower
Old Drogheda
Society
Old Drogheda Society - History,
Archaeology & Heritage
Millmount, Drogheda, Co. Louth,
Ireland. Tel. 041-9833097
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