Places of Interest
Killiney Ancient Church – Cill Iníon Léinín
1 January 2023 | authorIt seems appropriate that any account of Killiney should begin with a description of the venerable building from which it derives its name and identity.Read More
Killiney Ancient Church – Gravestone Inscriptions
31 December 2022 | authorIn this sequester’d spot to rest,
Is my last wish-my last request,
Till the last call surprise.Read More
Druid’s Chair Public House
1 December 2022 | authorOne 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
Killiney Strand
30 June 2022 | authorThis article pulls together a wealth of information, gathered from a variety of sources, which are all related to the history of Killiney Strand.Read More
Mr. Farrell’s Yard and Forge, Killiney
9 June 2022 | authorA newspaper auction notice, dated 15th August 1873, brought our attention to the existence of a Forge run by a Mr. Farrell in Killiney. No address was provided but further investigation confirmed the location at a property called Mountain View on Killiney RoadRead More
Martello Tower Number Seven
1 June 2022 | authorThis post is dedicated to the memory of Niall O’Donoghue who painstakingly restored the tower to it’s former glory. Niall sadly passed away on the 8th of May 2022.Read More
The Kiosk, Killiney Village
25 January 2022 | authorKernan’s Corner was a small kiosk at the Killiney bus terminus providing refreshments, ‘pure cream ices’ and other confectionery treats Read More
Killiney in the snow 2010
4 December 2021 | authorA selection of photos taken around Killiney in 2010 and a few seasonal newspaper cuttings from days gone by….Read More
Killiney Obelisk video by 5K Histories
17 August 2021 | authorView the excellent and very entertaining video on the history of Killiney Obelisk by 5K Histories hereRead More