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
Stratford on Slaney Walking Tour
Several members of the society gathered in Stratford-on-Slaney on the evening of Thursday 21 August 2025 to hear about and discover traces of the village’s unusual history. Our guide Sarah Gillespie, who is also a member of the society, and in association with...
Outing to Farmleigh House & Demesne
Several of the society’s members enjoyed a very enjoyable outing to Farmleigh House and Demesne in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday 26 July 2025. Margaret, our guide for the House Tour shared her vast store of knowledge about the history and eclectic contents of...
Evening stroll in Ballynure, Grangecon
Our thanks to Norman Styles who acted as our guide for an evening stroll in the historic locale of Ballynure, Grangecon on Tuesday 17 June 2025. Our members enjoyed a leisurely walk around the grounds and lake of Ballynure Demesne, which looked resplendent in the...
Cora Crampton wins prestigious History Award
Congratulations to our friend and colleague Cora Crampton, Honorary Secretary of West Wicklow History Society, on winning the prestigious Standing Council of the Irish Chiefs and Chieftain’s Essay Competition for 2024/25. This competition is run annually in...
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West Wicklow Historical Society News & Events
Stratford on Slaney Walking Tour
Several members of the society gathered in Stratford-on-Slaney on the evening of Thursday 21 August 2025 to hear about and discover traces of the village’s unusual history. Our guide Sarah Gillespie, who is also a member of the society, and in association with...
Outing to Farmleigh House & Demesne
Several of the society’s members enjoyed a very enjoyable outing to Farmleigh House and Demesne in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday 26 July 2025. Margaret, our guide for the House Tour shared her vast store of knowledge about the history and eclectic contents of...
Evening stroll in Ballynure, Grangecon
Our thanks to Norman Styles who acted as our guide for an evening stroll in the historic locale of Ballynure, Grangecon on Tuesday 17 June 2025. Our members enjoyed a leisurely walk around the grounds and...
Cora Crampton wins prestigious History Award
Congratulations to our friend and colleague Cora Crampton, Honorary Secretary of West Wicklow History Society, on winning the prestigious Standing Council of the Irish Chiefs and Chieftain’s Essay Competition for 2024/25. This competition is run annually in...
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
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
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