Kill History Group

25/07/2026

Just finished this excellent book by Maggie O’Farrell (author of Hamnet) Superb writing. Recommended.

24/07/2026

Well done to John Lawler from Caragh History who will feature on Sunday Miscellany in a special edition for the All Ireland.

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16/07/2026

Thanks to James Durney for his interesting talk last Monday on The Great Escape from Tintown 1923
organised by John McCoy and Mick O’Hanlon. Two books by James are available from your local bookshop or direct from the author.

12/07/2026

Reminder : Talk tomorrow night at 8 pm by James Durney at Kill GAA Club - ‘John McCoy, Mick O’Hanlon and The Great Escape from Tintown 1923

03/07/2026

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To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue in 1876, Kildare County Archives and Local Studies and Kildare Libraries Commemorative programme have produced a new edition of ‘A Forgotten Hero – John Devoy’ originally published in 2008. A ‘Catalpa 150’ A3 poster has also been printed as part of the commemorative programme. Read more abut it at https://kildarelibraries.ie/ehistory/150th-anniversary-of-the-catalpa-rescue/

The booklet and poster are published with the support of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and Kildare County Council. Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Kildare Library Service Kildare County Council

10/06/2026

Please support our neighbours in Sallins with this excellent event 👏