Old Drogheda Society
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| Ghoulish: Halloween @ Millmount |
10/31/2015
10/30/2015
Pic of the Day @ 30 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Ghostly: Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee Update
Old Drogheda Society
The
Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee Annual Memorial Mass will be held in
St John the Baptist Church, Nobber, County Meath on Friday 6th November 2015 at
8pm.
The
Annual General Meeting of Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee will also
be held on Friday 6th November in Nobber Community Hall, immediately after the
Annual Memorial Mass.
Cruicetown Cemetery Conservation Committee and St John's
Old Cemetery Restoration Committee formed - following a public meeting held in
Nobber Community Hall in April 2004 - with Nobber Parish Priest Fr Seamus
Houlihan, to organise the ongoing maintenance, preservation and historical
documentation of the two old cemeteries in the parish.
As part of this historical documentation, the Discovery
Programme has carried out studies of both cemeteries.
Cruicetown
Cemetery Conservation Committee has initiated a continuous programme of
restoration and conservation of the total site in consultation with the
relevant authorities; OPW and a private archaeologist, David Sweetman, and
County Heritage Officer, Dr. Loreto Guinan.
The continuous conservation & maintenance of the
total site has included the reinstatement of external walling (with security
fence over) and internal peripheral gravel path, repair / re-erection of Abbe James
Lynch memorial, carved Celtic cross.
Other work carried out includes; a survey by the National
Discovery Programme Team; its publication on Internet & copies to County
Library, a new entrance to facilitate disabled and funeral access and the
erection of pedestrian entrance, stone piers and walling at entrance off
public road.
Further work has included the erection of Interpretative
Panel listing all known burials, monuments and layout.
Cruicetown church and cemetery is situated in the townland
of Cruicetown, west of Nobber Village, off county road 136.
The parish of Cruicetown includes the townlands of Altmush,
Cruicetown, Moydorragh and Newtown; it is now part of Nobber Parish.
Amalgamation around 1700.
Maurice Cruise, an Anglo-Norman, got possession of
substantial land holdings in Morgallion following the Norman invasion.
The church, built in the late 12th or early 13th centuries:
surrounded by a dry-stone built wall, probably erected after the 1815
Act. The church contains a Cruise vault in the church; in the
cemetery a fine carved stone High Cross (1688) and the remains of a
possible bell tower.
Adjacent to the site is a Motte and Bailey and traces
of a substantial settlement.
It is a site of archaeological and historical importance, on
an elevated site. It is a tourist attraction with numerous
visitors and many people tracing family genealogy, from Ireland & abroad.
To contact the group phone Oliver Ward Secretary 046 90 5 22
36 or 086 33 22 821, email cruicetown@hotmail.com
or see www.facebook.com/cruicetowncemeteryconservationcommittee
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/29/2015
Pic of the Day @ 29 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Spectral ~ Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/28/2015
Pic of the Day @ 28 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Spirits of Meath |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/27/2015
Pic of the Day @ 27 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Haunting: Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/26/2015
Pic of the Day @ 26 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Bewitching: Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Spirits of Halloween
Old Drogheda Society
Over the last four days Drogheda Museum Millmount has hosted
a special event for schools "Spirits of Halloween" with 450 children
attending.
The museum staff did a great job in decorating the Governor's House
to a Halloween theme and put together a performance that was educational, interesting
and fun.
We will be repeating the "Spirits of Halloween "
next week from Tuesday October 27th to Friday 30th at 3pm daily, for children
whose schools did not take part.
Children will learn
Where did the name
Halloween come from?
What were the Irish Traditional foods, games, costumes, etc associated with the day...?
Where did the Celtic tradition of lighting a bonfire come from?
How the Jack O Lanterns came about?
How the Irish feast spread across the Atlantic?
We will explain the various types of superstitious and ghostly spirits : – Banshees, Pucas, Hobgoblins,Witches,etc, and how to avoid these unwelcome creatures of the dark.
What were the Irish Traditional foods, games, costumes, etc associated with the day...?
Where did the Celtic tradition of lighting a bonfire come from?
How the Jack O Lanterns came about?
How the Irish feast spread across the Atlantic?
We will explain the various types of superstitious and ghostly spirits : – Banshees, Pucas, Hobgoblins,Witches,etc, and how to avoid these unwelcome creatures of the dark.
Guides in costume
will also tell of some of the myths and legends related to ghostly happenings,
suitable for children.
We meet Alice Kytler, the famous Kilkenny Witch and her
servant Prunella of Meath and her son William who turns into a cat, Anne
Hardman, the Drogheda woman who came back from the dead and her butler who
tried to rob her grave.
We learn about the foxes of Gormanston The myth of the headless coachman and the body snatchers/The Fairies dancing on the mound in Millmount/the story of the Puca and the Piper and much more.
These talks will
last about one hour and are aimed at children whose schools are not involved in
our school visits (parents are also welcome and places
must be pre-booked by phoning 041-9833097 or by e-mailing: info@droghedamuseum.ie Cost
is €2 per person.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/25/2015
Pic of the Day @ 25 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Eerie - Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Halloweeen Events
Old Drogheda Society
We have two different events happening next week. From Tuesday Oct 27th to Friday Oct 30th we have our "Spirits of Halloween" talks for children under 12 at 3pm. €2 per person and must be booked in advance by phoning 041-9833097.
We also have our "Ghosts of Drogheda Heritage Walk" aimed at adults and older children,on Friday Oct 30th at 7.20pm. This walk will combine information on the traditions of Halloween with introductions to some of the characters who shaped Drogheda's history. Tickets for this walk cost €3 and are on sale from Drogheda Tourist Office.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/24/2015
Pic of the Day @ 24 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Spooky: Halloween @ Millmount |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/23/2015
Pic of the Day @ 23 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Cadaver Stones in St Peter’s Church of Ireland, over the grave of Sir Edward Golding, husband of Elizabeth Fleming |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Fading Echo Of A Distant Drum?: The Easter Rising In Australian History And Memory
Old Drogheda Society
FREE PUBLIC LECTURES
The Royal Irish Academy in association with UCD is hosting free public lectures from the UCD 1916 as a Global Event series of lectures, presented by eminent historians from Australia and the United States.
Date: Wednesday, 28th October – 16:30
Event: Fading echo of a distant drum?: the Easter Rising in Australian history and memory
Speaker: Prof. Mark Finnane, Griffith University, Australia
Venue: RIA, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The ODS learned of this event via The Cedar Lounge Revolution
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/22/2015
Pic of the Day @ 22 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| 1890s Drogheda |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/21/2015
Pic of the Day @ 21 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Frank Gallagher who is being inaugurated as 4th Honorary President of the Old Drogheda Society this evening |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Don't Forget Frank Folks
Old Drogheda Society
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A CELEBRATION
TO MARK THE INAUGURATION OF
FRANK GALLAGHER
as
4th HONORARY PRESIDENT
of the
OLD DROGHEDA SOCIETY
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| Frank Gallagher |
WESTCOURT HOTEL, WEST ST., DROGHEDA
WED 21 OCT 2015 8pm
A celebration in music, song and video
with reminiscence, chat and banter.
Prominent speakers, musicians and singers.
An active Trade Unionist since his youth, he has been Secretary of the Drogheda Council of Trades Unions for many years and was elected to Drogheda Borough Council as a representative of the Socialist Party.
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/20/2015
Pic of the Day @ 20 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Visitation by Andrew Buchanan |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/19/2015
Pic of the Day @ 19 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Blessed Oliver Plunkett |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/18/2015
Pic of the Day @ 18 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| AOH Rule Book |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Today The ODS Hosts .... "1916- Myth or Reality".
Old Drogheda Society
This year's theme is "1916- Myth or Reality".
In the run up to the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, we look at 1916 in its social, national and European context and try to begin to unravel the myths from the historical reality of this period.
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
Drogheda in 1915 – The Calm Before the Storm - Millmount Research Unit
The Battles of the Easter Rising – Military historian Paul O’Brien
Arthur Griffith and the Easter Rising – Gerard Shannon
The Irish Citizen Army and the Easter Rising – Dr. Mary Muldowney
Cumann na mBan in County Louth – Ailbhe Rogers
Special Report on New John Boyle O’Reilly Revelations – Ian Kenneally
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
Drogheda in 1915 – The Calm Before the Storm - Millmount Research Unit
The Battles of the Easter Rising – Military historian Paul O’Brien
Arthur Griffith and the Easter Rising – Gerard Shannon
The Irish Citizen Army and the Easter Rising – Dr. Mary Muldowney
Cumann na mBan in County Louth – Ailbhe Rogers
Special Report on New John Boyle O’Reilly Revelations – Ian Kenneally
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/17/2015
Pic of the Day @ 17 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| Helen M Roe's Monasterboice and its Monuments |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Five Places Left For Tomorrow
Old Drogheda Society
There are just 5 places left for the Old Drogheda Society/ Drogheda Museum Millmount Annual
John Boyle O'Reilly Autumn School takes place tomorrow October 18th, in
the Governor's House, Millmount, Drogheda from 10am to 5pm. Bookings
are now being taken.
This year's theme is "1916-
Myth or Reality".
In the run up to the 100th
anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, we look at 1916 in its social, national
and European context and try to begin to unravel the myths from the historical
reality of this period.
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
Drogheda in 1915 – The Calm Before the Storm - Millmount Research Unit
The Battles of the Easter Rising – Military historian Paul O’Brien
Arthur Griffith and the Easter Rising – Gerard Shannon
The Irish Citizen Army and the Easter Rising – Dr. Mary Muldowney
Cumann na mBan in County Louth – Ailbhe Rogers
Special Report on New John Boyle O’Reilly Revelations – Ian Kenneally
Cost: €15 including light lunch. Bookings (before 5.00pm today) phone 041-9833097
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
Drogheda in 1915 – The Calm Before the Storm - Millmount Research Unit
The Battles of the Easter Rising – Military historian Paul O’Brien
Arthur Griffith and the Easter Rising – Gerard Shannon
The Irish Citizen Army and the Easter Rising – Dr. Mary Muldowney
Cumann na mBan in County Louth – Ailbhe Rogers
Special Report on New John Boyle O’Reilly Revelations – Ian Kenneally
Cost: €15 including light lunch. Bookings (before 5.00pm today) phone 041-9833097
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
10/16/2015
Pic of the Day @ 16 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| St Peter's Church Drogheda Centenary book 1881-1991 |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Don't Forget ~ John Boyle O'Reilly Autumn School This Coming Sunday
Old Drogheda Society
REMINDER
the Old Drogheda Society/ Drogheda Museum Millmount Annual John Boyle O'Reilly Autumn School takes place on Sunday next, October 18th, in the Governor's House, Millmount, Drogheda from 9.30am to 5pm. Bookings are now being taken.
This year's theme is "1916- Myth or Reality".
A day of the latest cutting-edge historical research, with a scope both local and national (and even international!) presented by innovative and original historians and much of which has not yet even been published!
We look again at the Easter Rising of 1916 in its social, national and European context and try to begin to unravel the myths from the historical reality of this period.
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
This year's theme is "1916- Myth or Reality".
A day of the latest cutting-edge historical research, with a scope both local and national (and even international!) presented by innovative and original historians and much of which has not yet even been published!
We look again at the Easter Rising of 1916 in its social, national and European context and try to begin to unravel the myths from the historical reality of this period.
We also will have an update on the ongoing research into the sensational revelations in the recently discovered John Boyle O’Reilly letter of May 1870. This will be given by O’Reilly’s biographer - leading historian, writer and broadcaster Ian Kenneally.
Topics
10/15/2015
Pic of the Day @ 15 October 2015
Old Drogheda Society
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| St Mary's Drogheda Yearbook 2004-2005 |
Drogheda Museum Millmount,
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
Spirit of Halloween"
Old Drogheda Society
During the forthcoming half term holiday from Monday 26th
October until the 30th October at 3pm daily, Drogheda Museum Millmount in
association with the Old Drogheda Society, will have "Spirit of
Halloween" sessions in the Governor's House, Millmount aimed at children
but interested parents or adults can also attend.
Learn about The Celtic origins of the festival of Samhain
Where did the Celtic tradition of lighting a bonfire come from ?
Where did the name Halloween come from.?
The Irish Traditional foods, games, costumes, etc associated with the day.
How the Jack O Lanterns came about ?
How the Irish feast spread across the Atlantic ?
The various types of superstitious spirits : – Banshees, Pucas, Hobgoblins, Changelings, Zoombies... etc,
The ‘Banshee of Old Hill’ a short film shot in the area by Drogheda film-maker Liadan Holohan will be shown. .
The guides will also tell of some of the local myths and legends related to ghostly happenings- suitable for children such as
The Foxes of Gormanston / The Curly Hole Ghost/ Archbishop Marsh’s Ghost/ The myth of the headless coachman and the body snatchers/The Red Man of the Boyne/The Dublin Road ghost, the white horse of Millmount/ Ann Hardman who came back from the dead and much more
These talks will last about one hour and are aimed at
children whose schools are not involved in our school visits (parents are also
welcome and places can be pre-booked by phoning 041-9833097 or by e-mailing info@droghedamuseum.ie Cost is €2 per
person..
History, Archaeology & Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth, Ireland,
0419833097
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