Events

Pottery has played an important role in day-to-day life throughout history. Join Elaine Lynch, Ceramic Specialist and Artefact Illustrator with AMS, to learn how the recovery of pottery from archaeological … Continue reading "Pottery Through the Ages (and why we love it in archaeology)"

Join musician and historian, Peadar McMahon, for a performance of music, stories and song, that celebrates the works and remarkable life of Ireland's greatest songwriter.  And of course, no Kilrush … Continue reading "The Legacy of Percy French"

Kilrush and District Historical Society is glad to announce a guided walking tour of Frances Street, Kilrush. A step onto Frances Street in Kilrush is a step back in time. … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Frances Street"

From 11.30 am and throughout the day, Banner Books will be hosting a social space for local people to take their ease and share their memories of Old Kilrush. Explore … Continue reading "Connecting Our Stories"

Join John Glynn for a talk about the history of the stained-glass windows by Harry Clarke Studios in St Senan's Church on Toler Street in Kilrush. Harry Clarke (17 March … Continue reading "The Stained Glass of St Senan’s Catholic Church"

Scattery Island's annual graveyard mass takes place on Sunday August 18th at 3.15pm. and will be celebrated by the Bishop of the diocese of Killaloe Fintan Monahan Please note ferry … Continue reading "Annual Scattery Island Graveyard Mass"

Photographer, local historian and author Jackie McCarthy Elger collects and restores old photographs and videos of Co Clare and posts them on her Facebook/Instagram page The Vintage Lens - Looking … Continue reading "A Trip Back in Time"

Scattery Island Heritage Group are delighted to introduce 'A Shannon Pilots Journey' by Patrick Galvin, to celebrate Heritage Week. Tuesday 20th August in Kilrush Library at 7pm - free event, all welcome