21st May 2025
Our next talk will take place on 21st May 2025 in the Holy Rosary Church, Family Centre, Greystones, starting at 7.30pm.
Our speaker on the evening will be our new Chairperson, Cormac Moore, his subject being the story of the Boundary Commission, based on his just-released book The Root of All Evil: The Boundary Commission.
The Boundary Commission was described by James Craig, the Ulster Unionist leader as the root of all evil, while being a symbol of hope for Nationalist Ireland. However, its implementation boosted the Unionist cause, while swathes of Northern Nationalists were abandoned.
Cormac’s book will be on sale at a special price of €20 on the night. As we do not have the facility for taking credit card payments, it will be cash only.
There will be a small charge of €3 per Member and €5 per non-member to defray the costs of the venue, and we hope to see many of you on the night. All are welcome.
Talks and Visits
Our Talks (normally) take place in the Family Centre next door to the Holy Rosary Church in Greystones. Talks normally begin at 7.30pm . A small charge is made to cover the cost of hiring a room.
Our Visits (normally) occur on Sundays throughout summer. Start times vary.
The Society's 2025 Programme
See below for our programme's dates, and keep an eye on this page for more details when they emerge.
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Talks and Visits, 2025 |
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15th January 2025 |
Talk by John Martin on: From rocky commons to fashionable suburb - the transformation of Dalkey in the 19th century |
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19th February 2025 |
Talk by Therese Hicks on: The Minute Books of Wicklow in the 1600 and 1700s |
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19th March 2025 |
AGM and presentation from Rosemary Raughter |
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16th April 2025 |
Talk by John McLoughlin on: Trees and Woodland Names in Irish Placenames |
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21st May 2025 |
Talk by Cormac Moore on: The Root of All Evil, The Irish Boundary Commission |