Upcoming Event
Our Next Lecture
Topic: Irish Farming before the Norman Invasion
Speaker: Fergus Kelly, MRIA
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 October at 8pm
Venue: Lalor Centre, Baltinglass [W91 XW57]
Admission: Members €5; Non-Members €8
News and Events
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New Honorary Member
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