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The Curragh: Crime, Punishment and Reform under the Crown

  • Kildare Educational Support Centre , ( The Old Parochial House), Friary Road Kildare Town R51KN66 Ireland (map)
Poster : image of the clock tower in the Curragh Camp on the left, underneath text reads  'The Curragh , Crime, Punishment and Reform under The Crown.' On the right are images of the Curragh with Tents the racetracks

โš–๏ธ The Curragh: Crime, Punishment and Reform under the Crown
๐Ÿ“ Kildare Education Support Centre (The Old Parochial House), Friary Road, Kildare Town, R51 KN66
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 3 June 2026
๐Ÿ•’ Cuppa & Chat from 7:15pm | Talk begins at 8:00pm

โ€˜Cill Dara historical societyโ€™ welcomes historian and Curragh expert Matt McNamara to talk to us about the darker, lesser-known history of the Curragh, exploring crime, discipline and reform during British rule.

A compelling examination of power, justice and military life in Ireland. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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