Local history seminar for Kilcullen at weekend

All County Kildare historians — and even those with a passing interest — are invited to a seminar in Kilcullen Heritage Centre on Saturday morning next, 19 October, writes Liam Kenny. The event, hosted by the County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups, brings historians from across the county together to update the public on the latest research. 

The programme begins at 10am in the Kilcullen Heritage Centre and theatre in Main Street, with a presentation by Kill native Noel Cocoman on the topical letters of John Devoy. This year marks the centenary of Devoy's return to his native area of Kill and Naas after years in exile in the United States, where he was the chief agent of Irish republicanism. 

Afterwards there will be a dazzling presentation by Sean Sourke, who has mastered the techniques of 3D photogrammetry to show County Kildare landmarks in a way never seen before.  The morning will conclude with short reports from the history groups in the county, from Celbridge in the north to Castledermot in the south, giving updates on their vigorous programmes of talks and walks, helping locals discover the stories that make the Shortgrass County such a fascinating place in which to live. 

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