Stratford-on-Slaney

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...
Lecture on Robert Childers Barton (1881-1975)

Lecture on Robert Childers Barton (1881-1975)

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...
Launch of Robert Barton: a Remarkable Revolutionary

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

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...