Featured Article – December 2022. The history of The Druid’s Chair Public House, Killiney village

1 December 2022 | author

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Druid’s Chair Public House

1 December 2022 | author

One of the earliest mentions of commercial activity in Killiney Village mentions a public house owned by a Thomas Mooney. We believe this premises was located on the site now occupied by The Druid’s Chair PubRead More

The Merchants, Traders and Inn-Keepers of Killiney Village in bygone times.

16 November 2022 | author

On 22nd November Michael McShane gave a presentation on ‘The Merchants, Traders and Inn-Keepers of Killiney Village in bygone times’. This presentation was hosted by Killiney Village Residents Association and took place In The Druid’s Chair Pub in Killiney Village. … Read More

Civil War attacks in Killiney 1922 by Hugh Comerford

31 August 2022 | author

As the attacks on the postal, telephone, rail and roads systems increased, the Free State government decided to establish a post or barracks in the Killiney area using the house known as Glenalua House (now Mount Prospect) in the village of Killiney.Read More

Bayview-Killiney Stores

31 January 2022 | author

From 1900 to 1921 Bay View was the location of the Killiney Telephone Exchange when it was engulfed in fire and destroyed during an incident which occurred during The War of IndependenceRead More

The Kiosk, Killiney Village

25 January 2022 | author

Kernan’s Corner was a small kiosk at the Killiney bus terminus providing refreshments, ‘pure cream ices’ and other confectionery treats Read More

Victoria Arms Hotel

11 January 2021 | author

The hotel not only offered accommodation but also ‘First class groceries and provisions. The best brands of wines and spirits. Guinness Stout on bottle and draught. Luncheons, Dinners, Teas and Refreshments.’Read More