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I heard their cry

  • St Brigids Cathedral Market Square Kildare, County Kildare Ireland (map)
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I heard their cry

πŸ‘€What: Join us for an evening of reflection and inspiration with Author, Shirley Bowers.

πŸ“Where: St Brigids Cathedral, Market Square, Kildare Town

πŸ“…When: August 20th 2026 7pm-9pm

Description: In this special talk, Shirley will share the incredible history behind her latest book, I Heard Their Cry. The evening will shed light on the forgotten stories of the thousands of Irish people forcibly deported to Barbados centuries ago, exploring the lives of their descendants today and offering a powerful message of reconciliation.

Booking/More information:

Free

St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare

0877435424

isobel@nijackson.com

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