Library
D’Alton’s History of the County of Dublin (1838)
31 May 2022 | authorThis transcription of the Killiney section of D’Altons acclaimed history of County Dublin contains a wealth of information on the area up to 1838 when it was first published.Read More
The Book of Dun Laoghaire
3 January 2022 | authorEdited by John O’Sullivan and Séamus Cannon, 1987
We transcribe here the list of contents of this most valuable contribution to the recording of the history and heritage of the borough. The sections on Killiney and Ballybrack provide an excellent … Read More
Killiney in 1911
31 December 2021 | authorPart 1. Porter’s Post Office Guide and Directory, Killiney & Ballybrack.
Part 2. Census of 1911
Part 3. Royal Visit, George V and other storiesRead More
Between the Mountains and the Sea by Peter Pearson
31 July 2021 | authorWe reproduce below an extract from the Killiney chapter of Peter Pearson’s book of 1998 (revised 2007) which provides an excellent overview of the history and a detailed description of the natural and built physical fabric of the district. In … Read More
Mica Schists of Killiney 1900
21 November 2020 | authorNear the gateway of Glenalua Lodge, when coming from Killiney village, the observer meets on the north side, or right hand, a rough piece of ground, showing outcrops of the mica schistsRead More
Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary 1837
21 November 2020 | historianIntroduction
In 1837 Samuel Lewis, who ran a publishing business in London, produced his monumental two-volumed topographical dictionary of Ireland. This dictionary was accompanied by an atlas of the counties of Ireland. The 2nd edition appeared in 1842. Production of … Read More
We, the workingmen of the village of Killiney
18 November 2020 | authorWe wish to thank Conan Kennedy for contributing this excerpt from his book of the above name which is published by Merrigan Books, 2018.
The back story
“There is no doubt that Francis Edward DuBédat (known as Frank), born … Read More
Granite Hills
18 November 2020 | author1980. This booklet is about the neighbourhood of the three hills whose rugged mass dominates the coastlineRead More