Welcome
Fáilte go dtí suíomh idirlíon oifigiúl Cumann Seandalaíochta is Staire Chiarraí.
Welcome to the official website of The Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society.
The Society was established in May 1967 for the collection, recording, study and preservation of material relating to the history and antiquities of County Kerry.
With an annual membership of over 700 members worldwide, the Society operates from Kerry Library Headquarters in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. It organises a series of lectures throughout the year and a number of outings mainly during the summer months. The Society also publishes a Journal and Magazine on an annual basis.
We hope you enjoy our website and would welcome you to participate in our events.
If you have any queries, comments or feedback please do no hesitate to Contact Us.
News
Lecture - 'Neutral Shores - Ireland and the Battle of the Atlantic', 3rd May, 8.00pm
Listowel Military Festival presents a lecture entitled 'Neutral Shores - Ireland and the Battle of the Atlantic' by Mark McShane, Author, which will take place in the Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre, The Square, Listowel at 8.00pm. Admission 5 Euros. All are welcome.
Annual Mass - 16th May, 9.30am
The Society will hold its annual St Brendan's Mass in St Brendan's Church, Tralee on Thursday 16th May at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Conference - 'St Brendan International Conference', 17-18th May
The Saint Brendan International Conference is a 'Gathering 2013' event organised as part of St Brendan week celebrations from 14th-18th May. The conference involves leading speakers from Australia, America, Britain, France and Ireland and will explore various themes, including early Christianity, the landscapes of Brendan, the Brendan voyage, and the Brendan cult.
For more information and booking forms please see the event brochure below or click on the link to the event website :Field Outing - Field outing to Kinard and Dingle Town, 19th May, 2.30pm
A field outing to Kinard and Dingle Town guided by Tadhg Ó Coileáin, Member, will take place on Sunday 19th May. Meet at former Bluirini Blasta Cafe\Seal Sanctuary in Lispole at 2.30pm. All are welcome.