🏛️ The Joe Connelly Lecture 2026 – Murder on Chapel Hill

What:
A Heritage Week lecture exploring a historic 1904 murder case in Kildare Town, presented by historian Mario Corrigan.

Where:
📍 Kildare Education Support Centre, Friary Road, Kildare Town

When:
📅 Wednesday 19th August 2026
🕗 8:00pm – 9:15pm

Description:
As part of Heritage Week 2026, the Joe Connelly Lecture returns with a compelling talk by historian Mario Corrigan titled Murder on Chapel Hill, Kildare Town, 1904.

The lecture explores a real case from Kildare’s past, reflecting on the events of the time and how the story was remembered — and in some cases overlooked — in local history. It offers an opportunity to better understand the social conditions and everyday realities of life in early 20th-century Kildare.

This annual lecture also honours the memory of Joe Connelly, whose dedication and leadership helped revive the Cill Dara Historical Society and strengthen local interest in Kildare’s heritage over many years. His legacy continues to be reflected in this important Heritage Week event.

The talk encourages reflection on how local history is preserved, interpreted and passed on, ensuring that important stories from the past are not lost.

More Information / Booking:
Cill Dara Historical Society
📧 mariocorrigan@gmail.com
📞 +353 38 689 13274

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