Michael Dwyer 200
The weekend of 23rd and 24th August 2025 was very much focused on Michael Dwyer, as the people of West Wicklow marked the 200th anniversary of his...
Stratford on Slaney Walking Tour
We 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. ...
Outing to Farmleigh House & Demesne
Several of the society’s members enjoyed a very pleasant outing to Farmleigh House and Demesne in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday 26 July...
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...
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...
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...