Feb.2020 : lecture
Slane History & Archaeology Society lecture
Date: Wednesday 19th Feb. 2020 [Please note the day]
Time: 8pm
Venue : Slane Youth Café
Subject : The story of George Russell [AE]
Speaker : Tom Holton, T.C.D graduate of english, who has a life long fascination with AE.
George Russell was an Irish writer, editor, critic, artist and nationalist who was responsible with Horace Plunkett in setting up the Co-operaive movement in Ireland.
Tom Holton says of AE
"the essentials of his vision remain compelling and speak across the century to us now as we face the necessity of recovering our island nation as a haven of the natural world, tackling environmental damage, building a society and recreating our economy on the basis of sustainability and for the benefit of all."
We hope to see you at the meeting. New members are welcome.
Thursday, Oct. 24th, 2019
Slane History & Archaeology Society Talk
On Thursday 24th October, 2019 the Slane History and Archaeology Society are delighted to host a talk by Cliadbh O'Gibne on The Boyne Currach in The Slane Youth Cafe on Chapel St., Slane at 8pm.
This is an opportunity to hear Cliadbh speak about the Boyne and his experiences over the years in boat building in the traditional manner. Non members welcome.
25th Anniversary of Slane History & Archaeology Society
This year on the 24th November the above Society will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Discussion on this event will take place after the presentation by Cliabh.
All are welcome.
Outing to Wicklow
Dear Member,
Slane History and Archaeology Society have planned an interesting day trip for our members onTuesday17th September.
Our bus will be at the car park on Chapel St. Slane at 9am to collect us, we will be stopping for tea/coffee on the way, and will arrive at the Quaker Farmstead in Kilbride Wicklow, for a tour and talk from our host, owner/ restorer Philip Gaughran.
Then we will travel to nearby Kilmacurragh to the National Arboretum - we will have time for lunch at the cafe before the tour of the gardens at 3pm.
On our way home we have booked a table in a restaurant in Skerries where we will have a view of the harbour while we dine.
Hoping for a pleasant day for all!
Please contact me at 087 2222144 to book your place beforenext Thursday29th September. The fee for the bus and tour is €25, payable to Martina on the bus.
With best wishes, Mary McDonnell
Heritage Week Presentation, 2019
Slane History and Archaeology Society Talk, Heritage Week 2019
Based on his research into the Conyngham Papers in the National Library of Ireland, Eddie Fleming, our Chairperson will give a talk and presentation on the properties and tenants of the Castle in various townlands around Slane in the period 1800-1830.
Using his database of names, properties, lists of tenants, the Tithe Applotment List and historic maps, Eddie will present an interesting vignette of life in the period, including the visit of King George IV to the Castle.
This informative talk will take place in the Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane on Sunday,25th August, at 3pm.
It should be of great interest to all those in Slane who have an interest in finding out more about their ancestors at this time in the history of the village.