West Wicklow Historical Society
About Us
The West Wicklow Historical Society (WWHS)
Since 1980, the West Wicklow Historical Society has worked to nurture and spread knowledge about and an appreciation of the historical heritage of the western side of County Wicklow and its environs. The Society comprises a community of people who share these interests and who enjoy the social as well as the intellectual attraction of events run by WWHS. We aim to reach as broad an audience as possible and to emphasise the importance of history in understanding change and continuity in the world. All who share these interests are invited to join us.
About us
The West Wicklow Historical Society (‘WWHS’)
Since 1980, the West Wicklow Historical Society has worked to nurture and spread knowledge about and the appreciation of the historical heritage of the western side of County Wicklow and its environs. The Society comprises a community of people who share these interests and who enjoy the social as well as the intellectual attraction of events run by WWHS. We aim to reach as broad an audience as possible and to emphasise the importance of history in understanding change and continuity in the world. All who share these interests are invited to join us.
Become a member
Our membership comprises people who wish to find out more about their local area and who are interested in keeping its past ‘alive’ for future generations. New members are always welcome. By subscribing to an annual membership, you will be supporting the ongoing work of WWHS, which is run entirely on a voluntary, non-profit basis. It’s easy to join now using our online subscription service.
WWHS News & Events
Phyllis Flanagan (1928-2024)
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on 26 September 2024 of the much-loved and admired Phyllis Flanagan, a founding and indeed the most senior member of our society. She was also a long-standing committee member and treasurer of WWHS on a number of...
From Ballot Box to Council Chamber
Ballynure church in Grangecon, close to the Wicklow/Kildare county border was the venue for a lecture entitled ‘From the Ballot Box to the Council Chamber – Ireland’s first County Council Elections 1899’ provided by Liam Kenny on Wednesday 25 September 2024. Liam...
Visit to Wicklow County Archives
Members of the society spent the evening of Thursday 12 September 2024 in the company of the Wicklow County Archivist, Catherine Wright, learning about the many collections in her care. The County Archives are located in the relatively new County Library building in...
Visit to Tullow Museum
On Saturday 31 August 2024 two groups of members of the West Wicklow Historical Society visited the Tullow Museum. The museum, which was established and continues to be run by Tullowphelim Historical Society, is housed in an attractive granite building, formerly a...
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West Wicklow Historical Society News & Events
Phyllis Flanagan (1928-2024)
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on 26 September 2024 of the much-loved and admired Phyllis Flanagan, a founding and indeed the most senior member of our society. She was also a long-standing committee member and treasurer of WWHS on a number of...
From Ballot Box to Council Chamber
Ballynure church in Grangecon, close to the Wicklow/Kildare county border was the venue for a lecture entitled ‘From the Ballot Box to the Council Chamber – Ireland’s first County Council Elections 1899’ provided by Liam Kenny on Wednesday 25 September 2024. Liam...
Visit to Wicklow County Archives
Members of the society spent the evening of Thursday 12 September 2024 in the company of the Wicklow County Archivist, Catherine Wright, learning about the many collections in her care. The County Archives...
Visit to Tullow Museum
On Saturday 31 August 2024 two groups of members of the West Wicklow Historical Society visited the Tullow Museum. The museum, which was established and continues to be run by Tullowphelim Historical Society, is housed in an attractive granite building, formerly a...
West Wicklow Historical Society Journals
You may download free copies of Journal no. 1 (1983)
and Journal no. 2 (1985) – go to our Journals Page
Since its foundation in March 1980, WWHS has published a number of journals containing articles relating to the history, folklore, traditions, genealogy and archaeology of West Wicklow and its environs. With the exception of Journals Nos. 1, 2 and 7 (now out of print), all others are available to purchase online at a cost of €20 each, inclusive of P&P. ( See above re Journals 1 and 2).
West Wicklow Historical Society Journals
You may download free copies of Journal no. 1 (1983) and Journal no. 2 (1985) – go to our Journals Page
Since its foundation in March 1980, WWHS has published a number of journals containing articles relating to the history, folklore, traditions, genealogy and archaeology of West Wicklow and its environs. Our journal was revived in 2007 and continues to be published on a biennial basis. With the exception of Journals Nos. 1, 2 and 7 (now out of print), all others are available to purchase online at a cost of €20 each, inclusive of post and packaging.
Since its foundation in March 1980, the West Wicklow Historical Society has published a number of journals containing articles relating to the history, folklore, traditions, genealogy and archaeology of West Wicklow and its environs.
With the exception of Journals Nos. 1, 2 and 7 (now out of print), all others are available to purchase online at a cost of €20 each, inclusive of P&P. Journals 1 and 2, published in 1983 and 1985 respectively, may be downloaded free of charge in PDF format. Please visit our Journals Page