Dr Elaine Callinan of Carlow College, St Patrick’s, has just published her new book ‘Electioneering and Propaganda in Ireland, 1917–21’. Elaine is also an active member of CHAS and a regular contributor to Carloviana. Elaine’s book provides an illuminating and unique analysis of the political rivalry between
‘Bagenalstown, A Step Back in Time’ is a journey through the development of Bagenalstown. In this book, Myles tells the story of the People, Churches, Land, Buildings, Mountain, River and Canal to give us a glimpse into the history of ‘the town’ and its surrounding areas of
The execution of the 18 year old medical student Kevin Barry in Mountjoy Prison on November 1st 1920 shocked the Irish public and convinced many that his dream of an independent Irish republic was the only peaceful solution for a country convulsed by a violent struggle between
A new book about Rathvilly’s Kevin Barry has been written by his grand-niece, Siofra O’Donovan. The 1st of November marks 100 years since young Kevin Barry was hanged by the British Government during the Irish War of Independence. He was sentenced to death for his part in
Today (5 September) Carloviana 2020 and a number of other local history journals were reviewed in the Irish Times by Paul Clements. Here is Paul’s review: Built on a foundation of scholarly research, brimful of features, cultural and social commentary, local history journals are valuable chronicles of
The Irish Ancestry Research Centre, who are a leading provider of services designed to help people understand their past and save it for future generations, are offering a Certificate in History of Family & Genealogical Methods which is available and accredited by the University of Limerick. This
Two history books have been published lately with string Carlow connections which you might be interested in. Firstly, Turtle Bunbury, a great friend of CHAS and native of Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, has a new book called Irelands Forgotten Past. This book is an entertaining and informative ramble through
Suffering from cabin fever and fed up of watching box sets? Expand your mind with some online history resources which are available from CHAS on carlowhistorical.com and which might help you to pass the time or even write a paper for Carloviana. Carloviana – all issues to
Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society is now accepting papers for inclusion in the next edition of its yearly journal, Carloviana, which will be launched in November 2020. The Society welcomes the submission of original papers for publication from both members and non-members. Papers should be related to
In the light of concerns regarding COVID19, the Management Committee of CHAS has taken a number of decisions regarding upcoming events. All CHAS talks ‘The Hospitaller Knights of St John in Carlow & South Leinster’, scheduled for March 18th, has been postponed until a future date. We