Killiney Strand

30 June 2022 | author

This article pulls together many disparate pieces of information 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 | author

A 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 | author

This 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 | author

Kernan’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 | author

A 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 | author

View the excellent and very entertaining video on the history of Killiney Obelisk by 5K Histories hereRead More

Between the Mountains and the Sea by Peter Pearson

31 July 2021 | author

We 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

Torching of Ballybrack RIC Barracks May 1920

27 April 2021 | author

The destruction of the Ballybrack Barrack was carried out in a cool and daring manner. Over a year ago the police were withdrawn from the barrack and transferred to Cabinteely but Mrs Hurst, the wife of Sergeant Hurst, and four of her family resided in the house.Read More

Opening Vico Road

2 April 2021 | author

Public access to Killiney Hill Park and the Vico Road which we now take for granted is only a relatively recent development. The troubled history of the various attempts of Dalkey Town Commissioners and others to have the route opened … Read More