by wwhs | Mar 26, 2025 | Lecture and Workshop
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...
by wwhs | Feb 18, 2025 | Author Chris Lawlor
On Tuesday 11 February 2025 in his native Dunlavin, Chris Lawlor, author and WWHS Treasurer and the co-editor of our journal provided a fascinating lecture on Robert Childers Barton (1881-1975). Wicklow-born Barton was one of the most enigmatic figures to emerge from...
by wwhs | Dec 17, 2024 | Chris Lawlor
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,...
by wwhs | Dec 2, 2024 | Emma Lyons
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...
by wwhs | Oct 27, 2024 | Fergus Kelly
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...
