Support for Recognition of Kathleen Londsdale in Newbridge and County Kildare

JeffK88

Hoping to get a few people from here to like a page on Facebook in order to drum up support for a campaign I am running in Newbridge. I am trying to get recognition for Kathleen Lonsdale who originally hailed from Newbridge over 100 years and helped with the development of X-Ray Crystallography. She is also known for assisting in the development of Penicillin, through her work in studying the crystal makeup. I have been in contact with Failte Ireland and will be in contact with the county heritage officer about doing something to include Kathleen Lonsdale in the new tourism initiatives taking place across the country.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RecognitionOfKathleenLonsdaleInNewbridge?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

If you want to learn more about this fascinating woman and her work you can check out the following articles,

Thanks guys

http://www.physics.ucla.edu/~cwp/Phase2/Lonsdale,_Kathleen_Yardley@8480138866.html

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/Issues/2003/January/substance.asp

sadie06

I presume you already know this, but RTÉ featured Kathleen in a wonderful series last year called Deirfiúracha na hEolaíochta (Sisters of Science). It may be worth trying to get a copy of the programme if you are having any difficulty persuading interested parties of the value of her work and how her life story could be transformed into something of public interest.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/sistersofscience.html

Best of luck!

JeffK88

Cheers not a bad idea. I've seen the show myself but never thought of asking RTE for a copy. Is there any specific way of going about asking for a copy ?

2011abc

She's also on a poster / display in National Wax Museum

sadie06

JeffK88 wrote: »

Cheers not a bad idea. I've seen the show myself but never thought of asking RTE for a copy. Is there any specific way of going about asking for a copy ?

I'm not sure of the procedure. A good place to start might be to contact the director of the series. His name is Cathal Ó Cuaig. Have a google for contact details.

Good luck.