K.H.A.A would like to thank everyone for their assistance throughout the year with all of our events. We hope that ye enjoyed our program of lectures and field trips. Why not take a look at our newsletter below which has all the news and highlights from the past year. Please click on the link below to access our newsletter. K.H.A.A. would also like like to wish all our members and all those who view this website a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2018. http://kilmurrymuseum.ie/wp-content/uploads/KHAA-Newsletter-Winter-2017-2.pdf
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November Lecture
K.H.A.A. are holding our last lecture of 2017 next Wednesday at 8.oo pm. Why not join us for what should be an interesting lecture on the rock art in Clearagh and other archaeology in the parish of Kilmurry.
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From Classis to Coppeen has been extended
Due to popular demand the Quarries exhibition “From Classis to Coppeen: The story of sand and gravel in the Bride Valley” has been extended for one more day. It will open again today from 2 to 5. Why not join us for one last look at this insightful and informative look at the industrial and social history of the many quarries in the Bride Valley. Entrance is 5 Euros and there is a limited edition booklet for 7 euros. The booklet contains many stories from the workers in the quarries.
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From Classis to Coppeen: The Quarry exhibition
The exhibition on the local quarries that has been running for the last two weekends and is on for the the next two Sundays has so far been a resounding success. The exhibition was opened by Richard Wood and he gave a very insightful and interesting speech on the history of the Wood’s Quarry and the other quarries that dot the Lee Valley from Ballincollig to Coppeen. A large crowd was in attendance both days of the opening weekends. People were able to view pictures and stories on the Castlemore and Classis quarries. There are also articles and pictures of
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Quarry’s Exhibition
FROM CLASSIS TO COPPEEN : A history of the Stone,Sand and Gravel industry in the Bride Valley This exhibition will be officially opened by Richard Wood this Saturday the 7th of October by Richard Wood at 2.30. The exhibition will then run that weekend and will be open every Sunday in October. We look forward to seeing you there at what is a very interesting and informative topic.
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Museum Closure
The museum will be shut tomorrow Thursday 27th of September. The museum will reopen on Friday 28th of September.
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Pictures from the Hidden Gems Tour August 2017
Independence Museum Kilmurry would like to thank Karen Lally for the photographs taken on the day.
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September Field Trip
The Independence Museum Kilmurry is holding its next field trip on next Sunday the 10th. We will be walking up to Cnoc an Tobair. Our guide will be Brigdet Goulding. This trip is weather permitting. Please check with the museum. The start time will be 2 from outside the museum. Cnoc an Tobair is a religious site with over 1,500 years of history. Tradition states that Saint Finbarr was baptised at this site. Why not join us for what should be an entertaining and informative trip.
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Stone, Sand and Gravel Exhibition
Independence Museum Kilmurry will present a temporary exhibition on the history of the Stone Sand & Gravel Industry in the Bride Valley during the month of October. It will be officially opened on Saturday 7th October at 2.30 pm by Mr. Richard Wood, former Chairman of John A Wood Ltd and will include many photos and items from Richard’s own collection. The exhibition will feature Castlemore Quarries, Finbarr O’Neill Ltd., William Ellis & Son Ltd and Jerh O’Regan & Son. Among the items to be seen will be a Liner hand operated block machine and other artefacts from this important
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Kilmurry Parish Hidden Gems Tour
Kilmurry Parish hidden gem tour hosted by Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association. As part of celebrating Heritage week and the museum’s first anniversary opening the Kilmurry Parish hidden gems was a huge success visiting Warrenscourt,Warrensgrove,Lissarda house,Ryecourt and Belmount house.The two buses carried 80 people around.Thanks to the owners of the properties for allowing us visit.The tour started in Kilmurry on 19th August at 11 am sharp.The two buses then proceeded past the grotto and Cnoc an Tobair. Along the way the history of various sites were explained.We were then welcomed by the Duggan family at Warrenscourt house and Aidan
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