History, Heritage & Culture

Activities for Adults and Children 17 August, 10am - 4pm Maynooth Castle Co. Kildare A range of talks / tours on topics including medieval music, medieval medicine, historical tours, tour about Silken Thomas Rebellion and Siege of Maynooth Castle. For the week (17th - 25th August). Competitions and storytelling for all ages and families. Trad […]

  17 August, 10:30am - 4pm Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare There are so many different birds but what are they? Don't worry, because this bird-watching event will help you identify those birds, be it at the feeder in your garden, or flying round your school. For Heritage Week 2019, […]

17 August, 11am - 4:30pm Maynooth Castle Co. Kildare Specialized Tours The Silken Thomas Rebellion 1534 The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife Medieval Clothing and Fashion Medieval Music A historical survey of Irish Marriage These Tours and Talks will take place Throughout Heritage Week at Maynooth Castle starting from 12:00pm. Please note last guided tour […]

17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 August, 1pm - 4:30pm BOOKING REQUIRED bargetrip.ie Canal Bridge, Sallins Town Centre, Co Kildare Co. Kildare Built in 1783, the aqueduct spans the Liffey west of Sallins. One-hour canal cruises depart at 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm. There's a stop and short history talk at the aqueduct. All cruises […]

James Caird Story 17 August, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Athy Heritage Centre Museum Athy Heritage Centre Museum, Athy Co. Kildare Greatest seafaring feat led by a person from landlocked Kildare, half the crew were Irish. The 'James Caird' lifeboat became a central part of Shackleton's 'Endurance' expedition. Admission & Booking Admission Free Access & Parking Suitable […]

 18 August, 10am - 5pm Castletown House & Gardens The Stable Wing, Castletown House & Parklands, Celbridge, Co. Kildare Meet members of the North Kildare Beekeepers Association and learn more about the fascinating lives of bees from hive to honey. Admission & Booking Admission Free Access & Parking Suitable for Children under 12 Wheelchair Access […]

Children's Upstairs/Downstairs Tour 21 August, 11:30am - 12:30pm OPW Castletown Castletown House Entrance Hall Co. Kildare Take a step back in time and learn all about the life of a servant at Castletown House. Meet Tom Conolly, Lady Louisa and maybe even the scary housekeeper Mrs. Moore! Please email castletown@opw.ie to reserve your place on […]