Welcome to the website of the County Louth Archaeological and Historical Society (CLAHS).

The Society has recently celebrated its centenary, having been founded in 1903. It has a membership of 734 (end December 2008), drawn from many diverse walks of life and locations. The object of the Society is to protect and foster knowledge of the archaeological and historical heritage of County Louth.

Why not browse our site to see what we do and, if you want to learn and experience more, why not apply for membership and enjoy the benefits - it is open to all.

NEWS:

1. Summer Excursion/Outings Programme - Details of our Summer 2009 excursion/outings can be viewed on the Events page.

2. Newsletter - Click here to view a brief newsletter on recent events/ issues.

3. Annual Report 2008 - To view the text of the Honorary's Secretary's Annual Report, click here.

4. Francis Place's Drawing of Drogheda - The Society has recently reproduced a drawing by Francis Place entitled ‘A View of Drogheda from St John’s Hill 1698’, by kind permission of The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. For details of this and our other publications, please go to our Publications page.

5. View photographs from Society outings and activities on the Gallery page.