PODDLE WALK
19 members attended the walk along the Poddle river through Tymon Park, on a very hot day in July. An enjoyable experience was had by all, with refreshments and a warm welcome upon arrival at the Penny Black.
You can view a GALLERY of photos taken on the day by Kieran Hoey HERE, or click on the above image.
ONLINE VIDEO MEETING: MAY 2021
(LAST IN THIS SERIES OF TALKS UNTIL OCTOBER)
Title: Our Family’s Eviction – 170 Years Ago
Speaker: Aidan O’Hara
Time: 8pm, 12th May 2021
The Great Famine of 1845 – 50 (and beyond), which saw one million die, and one million emigrate, is the tragic background for Aidan’s story of how his ancestral family faced eviction, and what happened to them afterwards.
ZOOM DETAILS
Topic: Knocklyon History Society – Zoom Meeting 09
Time: May 12th 2021 08:00 PM Dublin
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ONLINE VIDEO MEETING: APRIL 2021
Title: The Holy Well at Ticknock and its Ancient Watercourse
Speaker: Peadar Curran
Time: 8pm, 14th April 2021
“There is a holy well on our land. It is said that It is a blessed well. When my father was young, people used to come and bathe their eyes at it. It was supposed to cure sore eyes”.
Ref. The Ticknock Well
Ref. Holy Well image
ZOOM DETAILS
Topic: Knocklyon History Society – Zoom Meeting 08
Time: April 14, 2021 08:00 PM Dublin
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ONLINE VIDEO MEETING: MARCH 2021
Title: The Holy Well at Ticknock and its Ancient Watercourse
Speaker: Peadar Curran
Time: 8pm, 15th April 2021
Title: The Churches of the Liberties
Speaker: Paul Mullally
Time: 8pm, 10th March 2021
Many of the churches in central Dublin own their existence to the five liberties of Dublin. Some of them are also related to earlier Christian churches and settlements near Áth Cliath and Dubhlinn. This talk explores those churches, many of which no longer exist, which were in the Liberties or associated with them.
ZOOM DETAILS
Topic: Knocklyon History Society – Zoom Meeting 07
Time: Mar 10, 2021 08:00 PM Dublin
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ONLINE VIDEO MEETING: FEBRUARY 2021
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Title: Michael Flanagan the Alderman and the Man
Speaker: Catherine Scuffil.
Time: 8pm, 10th February 2021
You may remember she spoke here previously on the subjects of Irish Place Names and the South Circular Road. It is nice to welcome her back.
Michael Flanagan was the Grandfather of former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave, in his day what we now term a developer. I have heard this talk and it is excellent.
See you all on the 10th February.
In the meantime don’t forget Monday 1st is St Brigid’s Day, buy yourself some daffodils to provide a little cheer. Aoife
ZOOM DETAILS
Topic: Knocklyon History Society – Zoom Meeting 06
Time: Feb 10, 2021 08:00 PM Dublin
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MEMBER NOTICE: RIP
Since hard times started last March we have lost 2 former members of the society,
Anne Binley (July) and Betty de Mangeat (December).
We would also like to remember Austin Cunningham (November) a dear friend of the society who attended talks whenever well enough to do so.
May they Rest In Peace Suaimhneas síorraí leo uilig
Aoife O’Tierney
ONLINE VIDEO MEETING: JANUARY 2021
Title: The Thorny Affair of the Rose Tattoo
Speaker: Gerry Lovett
Time: 8pm, January 13th, link below.
Many of you will remember considerable controversy about this play at the Abbey Theatre.
Hoping to see you all there!!
Aoife O’Tierney
Topic: Knocklyon History Society – Zoom Meeting 05
Time: Jan 13, 2021 08:00 PM Dublin
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Meeting ID: 824 5670 1115
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Where to find all previous KHS talks:
Please note that you can read about all the talks that took place during 2020 under the ‘Talks & Outings‘ menu, and all of the previous talks under the ‘Archived Talks‘ sub-menu.
Knocklyon History Society
Knocklyon History Society is now over twenty years old. It organises talks on historical topics, usually nine talks each year from September to May. The Society organises a one day outing each year and a number of half day outings from time to time to places of historical interest.
N.B. for the duration of the ‘lockdown’ all online KHS Zoom events are free to all members and non-members. Please circulate among family, friends, and colleagues. Everyone welcome.
