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
Launch of Robert Barton: a Remarkable Revolutionary
Many congratulations to our esteemed friend Chris Lawlor who also happens to be our WWHS treasurer and an accomplished author on the launch of his latest book. The well-attended event took place on Thursday 12 December 2024 at The Fox in the Bunditch in Dunlavin,...
The Horse in County Wicklow
We are very grateful to Emma Lyons who shared her research and insights on the important part played by the horse in Irish society down through the centuries. This interesting and very enjoyable lecture took place at the Lalor Centre in Baltinglass on Thursday 21...
Irish farming practices prior to the Norman Invasion
On the evening of Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Lalor Centre, Baltinglass Fergus Kelly FRIA provided a very interesting lecture on Irish farming practices prior to the Norman Invasion. As Dr. Kelly drew on early law texts and literary sources including the Triads, we...
In memory of 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...
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West Wicklow Historical Society News & Events
Launch of Robert Barton: a Remarkable Revolutionary
Many congratulations to our esteemed friend Chris Lawlor who also happens to be our WWHS treasurer and an accomplished author on the launch of his latest book. The well-attended event took place on Thursday 12 December 2024 at The Fox in the Bunditch in Dunlavin,...
The Horse in County Wicklow
We are very grateful to Emma Lyons who shared her research and insights on the important part played by the horse in Irish society down through the centuries. This interesting and very enjoyable lecture took place at the Lalor Centre in Baltinglass on Thursday 21...
Irish farming practices prior to the Norman Invasion
On the evening of Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Lalor Centre, Baltinglass Fergus Kelly FRIA provided a very interesting lecture on Irish farming practices prior to the Norman Invasion. As Dr. Kelly drew on...
In memory of 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...
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