Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society

📢 Interested in local history? 📢Interested in archaeology? 📢 Interested in #Kerry? 📢For just €40 membership you can enjoy outings, dozens of lectures and a free copy of our annual Journal and Kerry Magazine Click here now to join👇 kerryhistory.ie/purchase/subsc…

Our next lecture will be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The topic will be Franciscans in Ireland, St Francis of Assisi – a saint in the Celtic mould?, by An t-Athair Caoimhín Ó Laoide. Please register for the lecture: shorturl.at/R0Osp

Please join us for our next lecture, Education in Ireland and Donogh O’Malley, on Tuesday, 10 March, at 7:00 p.m. in Tralee Library and via Zoom. Our speaker will be Dr Pádraig Ó Donnabháin. You can register for the live-stream: shorturl.at/cEOWb @KerryLibrary #history

NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Our 2026 AGM will take place on Tuesday, 20 January, at 7:00 p.m. in Tralee Library. New members always welcome. Join now at kerryhistory.ie @KerryLibrary #Kerry #History #Heritage

Our first public lecture of 2026 with a huge online attendance is underway hearing about the story of the Big House in Kerry with author and historian Jane O'Keeffe Join our society: kerryhistory.ie/purchase/subsc…

📢Looking to indulge your interest in local history in 2026? Well, we have an action-packed programme of talks, outings and other events for history and heritage fans to enjoy. Check out our programme now at: kerryhistory.ie/events/upcomin…

CHANGE OF VENUE Now moved to Killarney Library this evening at 7.00pm

"Daniel O’Connell 250 Years On" A free public lecture by Professor Maurice Bric 📅Thursday, 11 December ⏲️7pm 🏰Killarney House This lecture marks the 250th anniversary of O'Connell's birth in Cahersiveen All welcome. #history #Kerry #DanielOConnell250 #Liberator

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture which was due to take place on Thursday evening, 4 December at @kerrylibrary with Tom Dillon is cancelled. We regret any inconvenience. For more on our programme of events, see kerryhistory.ie

The Kerry Heritage Award – which is presented each year by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society – has been awarded for 2025 to a historian, author and founder of a west Kerry secondary school, Sheila Mulcahy, a native of Cloghane

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council was the guest of honour at Tralee @KerryLibrary on Thursday evening for the launch of the 2025 Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society as well as this year’s Kerry Magazine kerryhistory.ie

Thursday, 6 November at 7.00pm Sacred Heart University Campus (in the old Monastery), John Street, Dingle, at 7:00 p.m. A talk on 'Altóir na Gréine' presented by Dr Billy Mag Fhloinn, Archaeologist and Folklorist Fáilte roimh chách.

The Great Famine and the national school system in Ireland, 1845 – 1852 An Gorta Mór agus córas na scoileanna náisiúnta in Éirinn, 1845 – 1852 The speaker is An Dr Pádraig Ó Donnabháin Tralee Library on 27 November at 7pm Fáilte roimh chách

Thanks to Thomas Earls FitzGerald for an excellent presentation tonight on the Black and Tans and violence in Kerry in 1920-21 and to everyone who attended at Killarney Library For more on the programme of events for the rest of 2025 see our website kerryhistory.ie

We are keen to have more schools involved to encourage and promote more research by our young historians. Students carry out research on a topic of interest and submit an essay for consideration by the judges. More information from education@kerryhistory.ie

A powerfully engaging feature documentary, based primarily on the writings of James Connolly, the film was created to inspire and enlighten a contemporary audience about James Connolly, his life and his ideas.  Tickets on sale here|Ticéid ar díol anseo eventbrite.ie/e/we-only-want…

The Spa and its Environs in Tralee Bay This Saturday, 4th October from 10am Taking place at @KerryCoMuseum To book, call 066 7127777

Lucy Griffin of Presentation Secondary School Listowel is this year’s Kerry Young Historian of the Year She received the award for her research on Latchford's Mill in Listowel Receiving her award from KAHS President Tony Bergin and award sponsor, Jimmy Deenihan #history

Excitement building ahead of the announcement of the Young Historian of the Year Awards at Kerry County Museum this evening Awards will be presented in Junior and Senior categories #history #Kerry @KerryCoMuseum

Poetry for All - Calling all poetry lovers - come along to Tralee Library for an open mic poetry reading. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, 23rd September at 6.45pm.

Discussion on Local History Publications  11 September 7pm via Zoom. John Flaherty, Chair, Joe Harrington, Lyreacrompane Journal, Jim Finnerty, Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine; Dónal Hickey, Sliabh Luachra Journal, John Downing, Sneem Parish News Link: shorturl.at/cNCcL