Meath Archaeological and Historical Society

Programme of Events 2025

Wednesday, March 26^th
Launch of Ríocht na Midhe 2025 by Dr Geraldine Stout (Patron) – 7.30pm
followed by lecture – “It’s All About the Land” – Myles Dungan.
Venue: Ardboyne Hotel, Navan
Reception and book fair – members and guests – 6.30-7.30pm

Tuesday, April 29^th
Annual General Meeting followed by lecture –
“Who do you think you are? – A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy”
Aileen Wynne (Genealogist)
Venue: Trim Library – 7.15pm (lecture at 8pm)

Wednesday, May 28^th
Lecture – “The Hussey Barons of Galtrim”
Dr Caren Mulcahy
Venue: Ashbourne Library – 7.30pm

Saturday, June 21^st
Annual Excursion: Johnstown Castle and Wexford sites
Detailed programme to follow
– early bookings advised.
Organiser: Fiona Ahern (087 9738763)

Tuesday, July 29^th
Lecture – “The Story of Old Mosney”
Colin Byrne
Venue: Bettystown Library – 7.30pm

Tuesday, September 23^rd
Annual Séamus MacGabhann lecture
“The Development of Oldcastle Town, 1650-1900” – Una Palcic.
Venue: Oldcastle Library – 7.30pm

Sunday, October 19^th
George Eogan Memorial Lecture
“Forty Years On: Revisiting the Urban Archaeology Survey of County Meath”
Dr Michael Potterton (Maynooth University)
Venue: George Eogan Cultural & Heritage Centre,Nobber, Co. Meath – 3pm

Sunday, November 30^th
“Monasticism in Early Medieval Ireland: New Perspectives”
Dr Edel Bhreathnach (Patron)
Venue: St Columban’s College, Dalgan Park, Navan – 3pm

Contact: MAHS Sec. – Mr Tom French  087 411 9633