• Blanchardstown & Castleknock

    History Society

    Local history, heritage, culture, music and folklore

  • Welcome to the Blanchardstown and Castleknock History Society website

    Our aim is to promote the culture, heritage, folklore, flora and fauna of the greater Dublin 15 area. We encourage members to share knowledge on topics of history, culture and heritage. We organise regular outings to places of interest. Talks usually take place in the Blanchardstown Public Library, or other local venues as advised. There is no charge for the talks for members. The annual membership can be paid at any talk, outing or online.


    Blanchardstown and Castleknock History Society was established for people living in Dublin 15 or with connections to the area, to attend talks and outings on historic topics.

  • TALKS

    We organise talks at the local Blanchardstown library or other local venues

    OUTINGS

    We organise regular outings to places of interest in Blanchardstown and Castleknock

    JOURNAL

    We have an annual journal where members share their knowledge on local history, culture and heritage.

  • Upcoming Events

    On Saturday 9 December 11am in Blanchardstown Library Mayor of Fingal Cllr Adrian Henchey will officially launch our latest journal which will be attended by members and local public representatives. This journal contains a wide range of articles from Christmas in bygone days, the Phoenix Park...
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    Our April talk will take place on Saturday 6th April 2024 at 2pm in Blanchardstown Library. This month's talk will be given by member Gerry Casey on the Liffey Bridges. As usual, you can renew or take out Society membership on the day. We will also have copies of this year's journal for sale. ...
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    Our AGM took place on Saturday 27th January 2024 in the Blanchardstown Library. Our Chairperson Frank O'Connor reviewed the past year's activities and accounts.The latest journal was a great success. Every year we strive to improve and this edition was in full colour. (Still copies available here...
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    Our next event is a Walk & Talk - part 2 of a walk done in March, where member Gerry Casey continues with his fascinating walk around the Temple Bar area highlighting history and events of the area. Please note:this is a members-only event for insurance reasons but you can join the Society on the...
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    Blanchardstown & Castleknock History Society

    Join others to find out about the local heritage, history and culture of Dublin 15 - Blanchardstown and Castleknock.