Continuing the fruitful relationship which has developed over recent years Laois Heritage Society in association with Carlow Historical and Archeological Society will be hosting a talk by Ger Dooley on The Electrification of Laois and Carlow. The talk will take place on Thursday 8 April at 8. To
Carlow County Museum first opened to the public on Sunday December 2nd 1973. This was the realisation of one of the ambitions of the Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS) since it was founded in 1946. To celebrate over fifty years of the Museum the next CHAS
For Heritage Week Paul Curran of Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society (CHAS) will give a presentation on the Showband era in County Carlow. Through contact with local barber Mick O’Toole; Band leader Tommy Alcock, Mick Horahan, Paddy Delaney, Betty Murphy, and John Payne to name but a
Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society are now seeking papers for inclusion in the next edition of our yearly journal, Carloviana 2025, which will be launched in November 2024. We are looking for original papers for publication from both members and non-members relating to the history of County Carlow
Hello member Exactly one hundred years ago this month the Army Council of the young Irish Freestate Army was forced into resignation following what was known as the Army Mutiny. The Adjutant General of that council was Gearóid O’Sullivan, who had strong Carlow connections and had been
This lecture explores the origins and history of the Irish National Stud from 1900 to 2021, and this research is the first of its kind on this subject. Initially, the stud farm was a private enterprise owned by British businessman Colonel William Hall-Walker. In 1916, he generously
With 22 townlands covering almost 10,000 acres, the parish of Rathvilly has a history that stretches back to earliest times. In this talk, Turtle provides an overview of this rich tapestry, documenting everything from dolmens and ringforts to the 1980s band In Tua Nua. From the contested
Carloviana 2024 is available online or in the outlets below. Online: https://carlowhistorical.com/shop/ Bagenalstown: The Little Shop, Kilree Street Ballon: McAsseys, Main Street Borris: O’Shea Centra, Main Street Bunclody: Peter Steemers, The Mall Carlow Town: Book Station, 134
Ballymoon Castle has long been viewed as unique among Irish castles. Its location, layout, and features do not appear to be suited to the times in which it was built. Who built it and why is unknown. Whether it was finished or not remains a discussion point. The view
Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society are now accepting papers for inclusion in the next edition of our yearly journal, Carloviana 2024, which will be launched in November 2023. The Society welcomes the submission of original papers for publication from both members and non-members. Papers should be related