Our group have successfully completed the conservation work on Kilbarron Church. There is still a need for new signage which we hope to complete in 2026. However, now the focus of the Kilbarron Castle & Church Conservation Group moves in 2025 to the forthcoming work on a section the Curtain wall of the castle. We have been fortunate in getting a grant offer from the Heritage Council and we hope to begin work soon.
To promote the project we are having a Heritage Week event in the Mícheál Ó Cleirigh Primary School on Sunday 17th August starting at 2.30pm.
The event will comprise of three talks and demonstrations.
Frank McHugh will give a talk and tips on family history of genealogy. This talk will explain how best to access information on the internet
Ursula Schloer will give a talk and demonstration on which herbs and plant found growing in the wild are edible and what you can make using these plants.
Fergus Cleary will give a short talk and powerpoint presentation on the history of Kilbarron Castle- its ancient origins and future plans for its conservation. Weather permitting there will be a a field trip to the castle to see the ruins
Afterwards there will be tea coffee and some light refreshments . Everybody welcome and all events are free of charge.