Killiney Historical Society Newsletter September 2024
A roundup up of events which took place in August, news and some dates for your diary.
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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.
Killiney on the Move – Photo Gallery
View the photo gallery of images from our ‘Killiney on the Move’ event which took place on 25th-26th May 2024.
Louie Bennett memorial unveiling at Killiney Beach
On Saturday 27th April 2024 An Cathaoirleach Denis O’Callaghan unveiled a memorial bench at Killiney Beach in honour of Killiney resident Louie Bennett (1870-1956). Labour Councillor, campaigner for equality, workers rights and peace and co-founder of the Irish Women’s Suffrage Federation.
‘Wining, Dining and Dancing in Killiney and Dalkey through the ages’ a talk by Eileen O’Duffy
If you missed Eileen O’Duffy’s talk which took place on 2nd April 2024 you can watch the video here.