Whether you are climbing your family tree or interested in social history, local place names or folklore we welcome you to Glenmore-History.com and hope that you enjoy your visit.
L A T E S T P O S T S
The “Weaver Walsh” Family of Glenmore Village
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From Danny’s Files: 1771 Marriage Examples
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Bridie Doolan’s Tiny Glenmore Shop [Updated]
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A Glenmore Landlord: Francis Harvey Devereux, Esq. (1819-1860) of Ringville House [Update]
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Happy May Day 2025
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From Danny’s Files: First Passenger Train Through Glenmore [Updated]
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George Gibson (1817-1897) Agent for a Glenmore Landlord
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From Danny Files: Glenmore Landlord John Lambly Conn (1812-1893)
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More Glenmore Post Cards [Updated]
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The First Gold Glenmore Sign
South Kilkenny Historical Society
The South Kilkenny Historical Society has sent out its programme of events for September to December 2024.
LECTURES
Friday, September 27th–Title: Murder and Justice in 19th Century Kilkenny, Speaker: Donal Cadogan
Friday, October 25th–Title: Francis McManus: County Kilkenny’s Greatest Novelist, Speaker: Willie Nolan
Friday, November 29th–Title: Freighting the River Blackwater, Speaker: Andrew Doherty
All lectures will be held in Mullinavat Parish Hall, commencing at 8pm.
November
Mass for deceased members of South Kilkenny Historical Society, their families and friends
Details to be confirmed at a later date.
December
Friday, December 6th–Night of Reminiscing, Venue: The Rhu Glenn, Slieverue, Time: 7pm.
Thursday, December 26th, Lá an Dreoilín (Wren Day), Details to be confirmed at a later date.
Any queries to Ed Synnott at edsynnott@yahoo.co.uk