Its heritage week outing in august 2012 is waterwaybased. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title robertstown. Students can take vocabulary and spelling tests online and play many learning games with their word lists for reinforcement. Choose one of our 2039 deals and get discounts of up to 30%. Today it contains many historic buildings and ruins. Robertstown is a gaelic athletic association gaa club in robertstown, county. In the leagues first season the competition was known as the michael lyons league cup and it would be another season before the competition was adorned by the name of tony lumsden, one of the. Residential property for sale in robertstown, kildare. I love self catering holidays in ireland, robertstown.
Purchase of the emmaus to worlds end book a history of the robertstown ward area. It originated in prechristian times when it was the site of a shrine to the celtic goddess brigid. The red book of the earls of kildare contains transcripts in latin of some 200 documents relating to the lands of the leinster fitzgeralds in the provinces of leinster, munster and connacht. The name robertstown is undoubtedly of anglonorman origin. Robertstown is a village in county kildare, ireland. See robertstown photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of robertstown in ireland. It is near to many famous villages such as allenwood.
It is situated on the grand canal, and is one of the packetboat stages from the metropolis, from which, by this conveyance, it is about 20 miles distant. The 12thcentury writer gerald of wales, in his topographia hibernica, described seeing a great gospel book in kildare which many have since assumed was the book of kells. This book contains the harmony of the four evangelists according to jerome, where for almost every page there are different designs, distinguished by. Robertstown self catering cottages are situated overlooking the grand canal, in the tranquil village of robertstown near naas in county kildare on irelands midlands and east coast region. We have robertstown accommodations with prices starting at usd. Events to mark 100th birthday of robertstown gaa club. The town is located in the lower north of south australia, kilometres north of adelaide. Robertstown gaa club has organised a series of events to mark its centenary including the official opening of its new club grounds, a family fun day and the publication of a new book. It contains 284 pages and is worthwhile reading if you wish to know anything about the robertstown area. The club was formed in 1919, and in the 100 years since, it has won six junior county championships and many league titles in junior, minor and underage competitions. I love self catering holidays in ireland brought to you from robertstown holiday village.
It grew in importance on the arrival of the canal, at the highest level 85 metres 279 ft above sea level of which it lies, in 1784. The prize is innovative in that it is designed to encourage original research on any aspect of the archaeology or history of county kildare or surrounding districts, and its publication. There is a great community spirit here in the village and the tidy towns committee can be seen keeping the grass trimmed, litter picked if there is some and chatting to locals and visitors alike. Robertstown gfc, gaelic football and athletics club. Listings 11 out of 1 for robertstown, kildare property for sale. Some, such as the book of kells, have survived the centuries but others have been lost. Some barges have found it slow going past robertstown on the grand canal this week, with low water on the summit level between locks 18 and 19. Robertstown canal hotel former is a fine and imposing classical building that retains much of its original character. Check out tripadvisor members 53 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in robertstown. Kildare was established as a county in 1297 and assumed its present borders in 1832 following amendments to remove a number of enclaves and exclaves. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Nov 16, 2019 coauthor of the book, mr durney is a graduate of nui maynooth and an awardwinning author of over 20 books on irish history.
Vacation rentals in robertstown, ireland tripadvisor. This place is situated in kildare, east, ireland, its geographical coordinates are 53 16 27 north, 6 49 4 west and its original name with diacritics is robertstown. This is a book for you, the members, players and supporters of robertstown gfc. Robertstown east is a townland in robertstown ed, in kilmeague civil parish, in barony, in co. Robertstown kildare topographical dictionary of ireland. See the latest house sale prices in coolree robertstown, naas, kildare via the property price register on daft. Sherlock, robertstown national school, robertstown, naas, co. Seen from a towpath on the opposite side of the grand canal, the old hotel at robertstown, county kildare retains its charm. The first league cup final in the history of the kdfl paired division 1 side suncroft and robertstown of division 2 at the end of the 199495 season. Residential property for sale in robertstown, kildare myhome.
A history of county kildare paperback october, 2003. Robertstown is a rural village in county kildare just 10 miles north west of the county capital town of naas. Baile riobaird is a village situated on the banks of the grand canal in county kildare, ireland. Robertstown limerick topographical dictionary of ireland.
Kildare round tower, solas bhride to name but a few. Kildare online electronic history journal website which, incidentally, has a useful rss feed. Brigids church in kildare was a book so beautifully illuminated that it is believed to rival that of the book of kells indeed some believe that the book of kells may in fact be this book referred to by the welsh monk, gerald of wales. This parish, which is situated on the river shannon, in a level and fertile district, is nearly equidistant from the. Builtin 1978 and extended in 1980, this well appointed property extends to a very spacious c. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Well, it was seen and marveled at by the norman scribe, giraldus cambrensis, when he came to ireland and kildare in 1185, a few years after the coming of the normans.
The official web site for robertstown, south australia. One of the great norman families to settle in kildare, the fitzgeralds, or geraldines, played a major part in the history of both the county and country as a whole. Restaurants near robertstown, county kildare tripadvisor. Robertstown simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This book was published in 1986 as part of the south australian jubilee 150 celebrations and covers the history of the robertstown council area at that time. Enjoy a truly irish stay experience in this stunning location. Robertstown national school, national school, naas has a homepage to make vocabulary and spelling lists available to students to study at school or home. The 10 best robertstown hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. The kildare archaeological societys programme for 2012 is available on the co. Kildare nationalist lumsden cup revisted suncroft need. The lavishly illustrated the town a centenary history by james durney and maurice musgrave charts the fascinating story of the club from its humble beginnings in 1919. Originally opened in 1801, this hostelry attracted so much business that within three years it had to be extended. Robertstown, a markettown, in the parish of kilmaogue, barony of connell, county of kildare, and province of leinster, 7 miles n.
Kildare s local studies, genealogy and archives department, based in newbridge library, and was historian in residence for co kildare s decade of commemorations committee from 2015 to 2017. In january 2011, the kildare archaeological society grants were introduced for the first time, to further the societys quest for archaeological and. Coolree robertstown, naas, kildare property price register. It later became the site of the great christian foundation of st. Robertstown holiday village is situated 10km from naas, newbridge and kildare towns and in the rural village of robertstown itself. This parish, which is situated on the river shannon, in a level and fertile district, is. Spring into a new year with a short break here in robertstown holiday village self catering cottages. It caters for underage and senior teams from ages 6 upwards. James durney is a graduate of nui maynooth and an awardwinning author of twentytwo books on irish history. The day the black and tans stopped a kildare gaa match and. We are offering 20 off all short breaks throughout may. There is a great community spirit here in the village and the tidy towns committee can be seen keeping the grass trimmed, litter picked if.
The early years of robertstown gaa club are intertwined with some of the most tumultuous events in irish history, according to a new book to mark the centenary of the club. Set in scenic kildare, we have 8 self catering holiday cottages ideally located with easy access to the main n7, n4 and m50 an ideal location for your self catering holiday in ireland. This short article about a place or feature can be made longer. A big thank you to all the businesss and community groups and people who supported our sponser a bulb campaign and to those volunteers who work so hard to make this happen, there are to many to mention but thank you to one and all who made chrismas in robertstown possiblethere was a great turn out even on a dark, cold, wet december day. Robertstown holiday village self catering cottages.
In the village we have three pubs, a traditional irish grocery shop, a mini market, a post office and the ubiquitous chinese take away. Robertstown, county limerick, civil parish in county limerick, ireland. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the myhome. Oct 24, 2019 robertstown gaa club has organised a series of events to mark its centenary including the official opening of its new club grounds, a family fun day and the publication of a new book. Robertstown photos featured images of robertstown, county. Robertstown gfc robertstown, kildare, ireland landmark. The largestscale building in the locality, the hotel forms a dominant landmark terminating the vista through the village to the south, and is best appreciated from the approach into the village over binns bridge to the north 11806004kd604. Apr 16, 2020 the first league cup final in the history of the kdfl paired division 1 side suncroft and robertstown of division 2 at the end of the 199495 season. Kildare county council heritage programme is a partnership arrangement between the local authority and the heritage council, it promotes interest, education, knowledge and pride in kildares heritage home. Mar 21, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in robertstown and nearby.