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
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...
Patrick Pearse – the face of the Rising
Brian Crowley, Collectors Curator of Kilmainham Gaol and the Pearse Museum provided us with a very informative and visual account of the life of Patrick Pearse on the evening of Tuesday 6 May 2025 at the Lalor Centre in Baltinglass. Brian’s talk drew on the...
Tom Kehoe of Knockananna: the man from two counties
The Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely was the venue for a lecture on Wednesday 9th April 2025 entitled ‘Tom Kehoe: the man from two counties’ . Christopher Power provided us with an captivating account of the life of Tom Kehoe who was born in 1899 on the...
Stratford-on-Slaney
On the evening of 11 March 2025, Stratford-on-Slaney Community Hall was the venue for a well-attended event which focused on the village’s history. In her informative presentation, Sarah Gillespie discussed the founding of the village and its linen and cotton printing...
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West Wicklow Historical Society News & Events
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...
Patrick Pearse – the face of the Rising
Brian Crowley, Collectors Curator of Kilmainham Gaol and the Pearse Museum provided us with a very informative and visual account of the life of Patrick Pearse on the evening of Tuesday 6 May 2025 at the Lalor Centre in Baltinglass. Brian’s talk drew on the...
Tom Kehoe of Knockananna: the man from two counties
The Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely was the venue for a lecture on Wednesday 9th April 2025 entitled ‘Tom Kehoe: the man from two counties’ . Christopher Power provided us with an captivating account of...
Stratford-on-Slaney
On the evening of 11 March 2025, Stratford-on-Slaney Community Hall was the venue for a well-attended event which focused on the village’s history. In her informative presentation, Sarah Gillespie discussed the founding of the village and its linen and cotton printing...
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