Inistioge Heritage Trail launch
Councillor Andrew McGuinness, Kilkenny County Council Leas Cathaoirleach, will launch the Inistioge Heritage Trail map, a fresh creative look at the story of Inistioge, on Thursday 23rd Aug @7.30pm in Cois Abhann Centre, Inistioge.
This will be followed by two short talks, based on recent research, by archaeologist, Ben Murtagh and by historian, John Kirwan, author of The Chief Butlers of Ireland and the House of Ormond @8pm. Further details at www.heritageweek.ie
Heritage Week at Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle has a number of talks and workshops for Heritage Week. To find out more go to http://kilkennycastle.ie/2018/08/12/heritage-week-talks-at-kilkenny-castle-2018-20-22-23-24-26-aug/
New Kilkenny history book published
Eoin Swithin Walsh, who has written extensively on various aspects of Irish history, has a new book out called Kilkenny: In Times of Revolution, 1900 – 1923 which reveals Kilkenny’s involvement in the struggle for Irish freedom. Further details on this book at http://irishacademicpress.ie/
Town of Books Festival
It’s not all about books. Graiguenamanagh Town of Books Festival have a selection of events for this festival; The Outdoor Activities Hub; Local History/Heritage Trail etc. Further details at https://www.graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com/events
Kilkenny Women of Note evening
Kilkenny Archaeological Society will host their 3rd Annual Kilkenny Women of Note evening on Wednesday 19th Sept. @8pm in Rothe House. A series of short presentations by their members will form part of the evening. Admission: €7 non members €5 for members. Further details at http://kilkennyarchaeologicalsociety.ie/event/3rd-annual-kilkenny-women-of-note-evening/
Biodiversity at Coillte breakfast seminar
The Irish Forum on Natural Capital will host a breakfast seminar on Tuesday 11th September from 8.30am in the Science Gallery at The Naughten Institute, Trinity College Dublin on biodiversity, forests and science communication. Further information at http://www.naturalcapitalireland.com/
