Killiney Historical Society Newsletter November 2024
It is just over a year since the idea for the formation of the Killiney Historical Society (KHS) came about. We set out our plans for the future….
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Killiney Historical Society Newsletter October 2024
A round-up of news and events of historical interest
Cill Iníon Léinín re-opening ceremony
Killiney Ancient Church and Graveyard was re-opened on 8th September 2024. Watch a video recording of proceedings here.
Killiney Historical Society Newsletter September 2024
A roundup up of events which took place in August, news and some dates for your diary.
Killiney & Malahide – Shared Histories
On our visit to Malahide on 20th August 2024 we were struck by the deep links between Malahide and Killiney which bond the histories of these coastal communities. In this article we explore the shared history and look forward to a continued relationship into the future.
Refurbishment works at Killiney Ancient Church – Cill Iníon Léinín
The ornate gothic arch and a section of the boundary wall was dismantled stone by stone, after each stone was carefully numbered by the skilled stonemasons. A trench was excavated to sink a concrete foundation for the repaired wall, and the wall was re-assembled stone by stone.
Killiney History Book Launches at the Dalkey Book Festival 2024
A history book about Killiney and the surrounding areas of Dalkey, Shankill and Ballybrack recently launched at the Dalkey Book Festival, in June 2024. The book is called Abbey Lea, A Killiney History
Edmund Dwyer Gray and the Blue Vein rescue in Killiney Bay, 1868.
There were many individual acts of heroism that went away beyond the call of duty owed to others and one such deed was carried out on September 25th 1868 on Killiney Strand near Dublin by a man who would eventually become the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Edmund Dwyer Gray, 1845-1888.
Killiney Historical Society June 2024 Newsletter
A big thank you to everyone who helped to make our ‘Killiney on the Move’ weekend such a great success. Notice of upcoming events and future plans.