‘History and Heritage’ Archives
Event registration open for Clare Heritage Week 2013
Clare County Council is encouraging the people of County Clare to get involved in National Heritage Week 2013 by organising an event in their community to showcase their local natural and cultural heritage. (more...)
Burren Tolkien Convention line-up announced
A model maker and special effects artist for Peter Jackson’s 2012 film ‘The Hobbit’ and a leading international academic on the writings of JRR Tolkien have been named amongst the line-up of participants for the Burren Tolkien Convention from May 9-16th. (more...)
Final lecture in Limerick Built Heritage series
The final lecture in Limerick County Council’s sixth season of biennial lectures on the Built Heritage of Limerick takes place this coming Tuesday (30 April, 2013) at County Hall in Dooradoyle at 8.00 pm. (more...)
PHOTOCALL REMINDER Launch of National Famine Commemoration Programme
Launch of National Famine Commemoration Programme The National Famine Commemoration Programme 2013 will be launched by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan TD at Teach Ceoil, Kilrush, Co Clare, on Monday 22nd April at 11am. Interview and photograph opportunities will be provided. BACKGROUND: In January 2013, Kilrush [...]
PHOTOCALL Launch of National Famine Commemoration Programme
The National Famine Commemoration Programme 2013 will be launched by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan TD at Teach Ceoil, Kilrush, Co Clare, on Monday 22nd April at 11am. Interview and photograph opportunities will be provided. BACKGROUND: In January 2013, Kilrush was named by the National Famine Commemoration [...]
German media see the light at Loop Head
A group of German journalists this week visited Loop Head Lighthouse in County Clare in a trip organised by Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. (more...)
Gathering festival explores Irish genealogy
Details have been finalised of the largest Genealogy event scheduled to take place during The Gathering Ireland 2013. (more...)
Festival celebrates JRR Tolkien’s links with The Burren
Details have been announced of a new festival honouring The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien’s links with The Burren and how the world-famous karst landscape and Celtic legends of the west of Ireland region may have inspired his masterwork. (more...)
Loop Head Lighthouse opens for 2013 season
The 2013 tourist season at Loop Head Lighthouse commences this weekend as the West Clare landmark opens to the public for the first time this year. (more...)
Event to highlight UL’s rich architectural heritage
A free public lecture focusing on the the University of Limerick (UL) and the contribution of its buildings to local and Irish architecture will be held next Tuesday (March 12th) at 8pm in County Hall, Dooradoyle. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Ennis Charter Anniversary and Launch of Ennis 2020
Attn News and Photo Desks For Immediate Release WHEN: 11.30 am, Monday, 4 March, 2013 WHERE: Civic Room, Waterpark House, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis WHAT: The Mayor and Elected Members of Ennis Town Council will host an event marking the 400th anniversary of the Ennis Charter and the Launch of “Ennis 2020 - Planning Beyond Recession” [...]
Restored 19th Century Council Minute Book goes on display
The earliest surviving Minute Book of Ennis Town Commissioners, the precursor to Ennis Urban District Council and Ennis Town Council, has been conserved and placed on public display. (more...)
The Burren – 300 Million Years in the Making
An introductory course examining how plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes have shaped the landscape of the Burren Region will take place during March and April. (more...)
Date Set For National Famine Commemoration In Kilrush
The 2013 National Famine Commemoration will take place in Kilrush on 12th May with President Michael D. Higgins leading the official representation, it has been announced. (more...)
Free Heritage Lecture Series Gets Underway In Limerick
More than 150 people last night attended the first in a series of six free lectures exploring Limerick’s past, present and future. (more...)
Clare Parishes Reach Out To Diaspora Through Genealogy Project
Six Clare Parishes are participating in a unique pilot project aimed at helping people of Clare heritage abroad connect with the Parish from where either they or their ancestors first originated. (more...)
Kilrush To Host 2013 National Famine Commemoration
Kilrush in County Clare has been selected as the host location for the 2013 National Famine Commemoration, Clare Local Authorities have announced. (more...)
Heritage Lecture Series to Examine Limerick’s Past, Present and Future
Limerick County Council has announced details of its sixth season of biennial lectures on the Built Heritage of Limerick. (more...)
PHOTOCALL 70 Years Of Fire Service In Co Limerick
Limerick County Fire & Rescue Service will mark its 70th Anniversary (1942-2012) by holding an anniversary mass at Rathkeale Fire Station this evening (Tuesday 4th December 2012) at 7pm. Members of the media are invited to attend. Photograph and interview opportunities will be provided. CONTACT: Mark Dunphy Dunphy Public Relations (Tel) [...]
Kilrush Seeks To Host 2013 Famine Commemoration Event
Kilrush Town Council and Clare County Council this week formally submitted a detailed bid for Kilrush as a host location for the 2013 National Famine Commemoration. (more...)