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Killiney Historical Society

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.

Robert Warren and Queenstown by John Martin

Killiney Historical Society is delighted to present this video recording of the first lecture of 2024 which was delivered by local historian John Martin on 6th February in Killiney. John’s talk concentrates on the highly ambitious plans to develop a ‘new town’ of over 180 dwellings on Killiney Hill in 1840. John has unearthed new insights into this fascinating topic and this is a very interesting and informative talk.

Appeal for Information

Killiney Historical Society (KHS) will be hosting ‘Killiney on the Move’, a summer historical event to be held in the Village over the weekend of 25th-26th May 2024 on the theme of transport in Killiney over the last 200 years.

The French are on the Sea

For those of you who may have missed the recent talk by Pól Ó Duibhir you can watch it here. His informative and highly entertaining history on the background and implementation of the maritime defences along Killiney Bay in the early 19th century is a must see.

Killiney Historical Society Launch

Killiney Historical Society (KHS) was established on 3rd October 2023 under the auspices of the Killiney Village Residents Association (KVRA). Following on from the success of the historical weekend held … Read more