📚 Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast – Talk with Edward J. Bourke
📍 Kildare Education Support Centre (The Old Parochial House), Friary Road, Kildare Town, R51 KN66
📅 Wednesday 7 January 2026
🕒 Cuppa & Chat from 7:15pm | Talk begins at 8:00pm
💸 All welcome

Kick-start the new year with a fascinating evening of maritime history as Cill Dara Historical Society welcomes scholar, scientist, historian and author Edward J. Bourke. Edward will speak about Volume Three of his acclaimed Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast series, widely regarded as the most comprehensive work ever published on Irish shipwrecks.

This landmark publication is an invaluable resource for historians, researchers and divers alike, offering extraordinary insights into Ireland’s dramatic maritime past and the stories hidden beneath our coastal waters. Expect a thought-provoking and engaging talk, with plenty to interest both long-standing members and newcomers.

☕ Everyone is welcome — members, guests and anyone with an interest in local history are invited to join for an evening of learning, conversation and community.