News from Ireland
Griffith Valuation & Tithe Applotment
When: Monday, 3 April, 2017Townland areas often appear to vary from the Tithe Applotment Books to the Griffith’s Valuation – this can generally be explained by the fact that very poor quality land was not taxable and hence not included in the earlier survey. All lands were included in the Griffith’s Valuation.
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Heritage Week Videos 2020
When: Monday, 24 August, 2020Paul Murphy is filmmaker based in Galway, who has in recent years worked with several state agencies. Paul describes the work as ‘telling stories’ with film/video.
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Kilkenny Worldwide
When: Friday, 24 July, 2020Today Kilkenny lends its name to much more than a county and city in Ireland. As its people began to emigrate, their fondness for this place inspired them to leave us clues overseas as to where they went and what became of them. NEW ZEALAND
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New book captures the essence of being 'Mayo'
When: Friday, 7 August, 2020The title, the book’s authors tell us, was chosen quite deliberately. "It reflects the common bond that exists between us, helps unite us and hopefully will never leave us," they declare.
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Fleadh 2020 with TG4
When: Tuesday, 28 July, 2020Fleadh2020 is a series of programmes which will be broadc
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O'Malley Clan Gathering ONLINE
When: Monday, 20 July, 2020The virtual event will be broadcast from the home of Grace O’Malley on Clare Island and led by the Chieftain's of the O'Malley Clan.
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NEW BOOK History of DCU
When: Sunday, 5 July, 2020On June 25, 2020 Eoin Kinsella's 'Dublin City University 1980 - 2020: Designed to be Different' was launched by Dr Mary Canning, President of the RIA in DCU.
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Tell us about your Irish-interest event!
When: Wednesday, 24 June, 2020Ireland and the Irish are world-renowned for our festivals and events. From music to sport, from history to oysters, every year there is a huge choice of Irish-related activities and gatherings to be involved in.
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Bloomsday Readings and Songs, Facebook and Youtube Live.
When: Tuesday, 16 June, 2020June 16th, 7pm Ulysses is composed in 18 episodes mirroring Homer’s Odyssey and takes place in over 18 locations around Dublin. Experience your personal odyssey through James Joyce’s epic novel from the comfort of your home.
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