Programme 2009

The programme of the society for 2009 was as follows:

Thursday, 22 January 2009

Robert French and The Lawrence Collection -
Early Photographs of Dublin:
Brian Siggins

Thursday, 12 February 2009

A History of Some Places of Worship in Dublin 4:
Kurt Kullmann

Thursday, 19 March 2009

Early Motoring in Ireland:
Bob Montgomery
at the RIAC, 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
at 8.00pm.
If you would like to come to this lecture and tour of the RIAC, please let Gail Wolfe know by 13 March either by text or phone. Book early as numbers will be limited.

Thursday, 23 April 2009

Mills, Ancient and Modern:
Norman Campion

Thursday 21 May 2009

Walking tour with Chairman, John Holohan, to include some local historical sights in Ballsbridge.
Meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Clyde Road at 7.00 pm.

Saturday 6 June 2009

Tour of the College of Surgeons, St. Stephen’s Green.
Meet at the entrance on York Street at 10.00 am.

Summer Openings of Donnybrook Graveyard

Come along to one of the scheduled openings of Donnybrook Graveyard and enjoy a tour with David Neary as follows:

Saturday, 20 June at 3.00 pm.
Saturday, 11 July at 3.00 pm.
Saturday, 8 August at 3.00 pm.

Saturday 12 September 2009

Visit to the National Print Museum, Beggar’s Bush, Haddington Road. Meet at entrance at 10.00 a.m.
Fee for tour to museum: €2.00 per person.

Thursday 17 September 2009

Parson’s Bookshop:
Brendan Lynch

Thursday 15 October 2009

The History of the Grand Canal:
Colin Becker, Inland Waterways Association of Ireland

Thursday 19 November 2009

John A. Costello – Compromise Taoiseach:
Anthony Jordan

Thursday 3 December 2009

The Annual General Meeting and Members’ Evening giving members an opportunity to talk about an item of historical interest.
If you wish to give a short presentation ( 5/6 minutes) please contact Gail Wolfe.

Programme 2008

Download the Annual Record 2008 (in Word document format)

The programme of the society for 2008 was as follows:

Down The Dodder
A talk by Dr. Christopher Moriarty on 24 January 2008 on the history of the River Dodder.

Baggot Street Hospital
A talk by Professor Davis Coakley on 21 February 2008 on the history of the Royal City Hospital in Baggot Street.

Oliver St. John Gogarty - A Literary Journey
A talk by Guy St. John Williams on 5 March 2008. Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4.

Writers and Artists of Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount
A talk by Peter Costello on 13 March 2008 on a variety of local Writers and Artists.

From Bootmaking to Building- A look at how Patrick Plunkett and Patrick Cranny became Dublin 4 and 6 Developers
A talk by Honor O'Brolchain on 10 April 2008 on the development of the area.

Saturday 17 May 2008: McKee Barracks

A tour to McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 to see the Army Equitation School followed by a visit to the Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park. Afterwards, a trip to the nearby Military Cemetery, given by Michael Pegum.

Saturday 7 June 2008: Sandymount Walking Tour

A walking tour by Brian Siggins and John Holohan of some local historical sights in Sandymount. The itinerary includes St. John's Church, the Martello Tower, Merrion Strand and other sights.

SCHOOLS LOCAL HISTORY COMPETITION

In conjunction with the History Teachers Association of Ireland, the Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society have established a schools local history competition in order to promote the study and research of local history amongst the younger generation.

A prize of €300 and a certificate will be awarded annually by the Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society to a second level student, for the best essay on a topic of local history based on the area of Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount.

Saturday, 20 September 2008

Walking tour from Baggot Street to Beggar's Bush with Pat Liddy.

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

In conjunction with Pembroke Library, repeat lecture on Oliver St. John Gogarty by Guy St. John Williams in the library at 1.15pm.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

A guided tour of the Treasures of the Royal Dublin Society - including the Members' Club, Library and Reception Rooms - by Dr. Kevin Bright.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

From Horse-Drawn Trams to the Dart - a history of transport through the area - Jim Scannell.
Venue: St. Mary's National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook at 8.00pm.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

The Annual General Meeting and Members' Evening giving our members an opportunity to talk about an item of historical interest.

Programme 2007

Download the Annual Record 2007 (in Word document format)

The programme of the society for 2007 was as follows:

The Humours of Donnybrook
The Society's inaugural lecture was an illustrated talk given by Dr. Séamus Ó Maitiú on 17 January 2007 on Donnybrook Fair.

The Pembroke Estate Papers
A talk given by Aideen Ireland on the National Archives of Ireland on 21 March 2007 on the papers of the Pembroke Estate.

A Guided Tour of Donnybrook Graveyard
A tour of Donnybrook Graveyard, by David Neary on 5 May 2007.

A walking tour of Donnybrook
A walking tour of Donnybrook by John Holohan on 23 June 2007

The Swastika Laundry
A talk given by Peter Brittain on 20 September 2007 on the Ballsbridge Industry.

The Irish International Exhibition 1907
A talk given by Brian Siggins on 17 October 2007 in the Minerva Suite, Royal Dublin Society and its opening of an exhibition in the RDS Library. This exhibition remained at the RDS Library until 10 December.
Download the Exhibition Panels (in .pdf format).

Frank O'Connor
A lecture by Jim McKeon on 6 November 2007. In Pembroke Library on the life of Frank O'Connor.

Sources For Writing Local History In Your Area
A one day course held on 24 November 2007 by Seamus O Maitiu in Ballsbridge College of Further Education from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Commencing the writing of local history..

AGM and Members' Evening
The Society held an Annual General Meeting on 6 December, followed by a Members' Evening when members were invited to give a brief presentation on their own local history research.