Public access to Killiney Hill Park and the Vico Road which we now take for granted is only a relatively recent development. The troubled history of the various attempts of Dalkey Town Commissioners and others to have the route opened up to the public is recorded in many newspaper articles from the time and paints a very poor picture of the landowners who sought to gain significantly from any concessions they were prepared to grant. The lands containing the hill and the slopes leading to Whit...| Killiney History
Image of Killiney Castle used in Landed Estates Court Auction notice of 1872. Courtesy National Archives ref. CO/1864 (was 2A/2/76:861)| Killiney History
Further on this ” Old Green Road ” may be seen silhouetted above against the skyline, it can also be seen from the Vico Road, a striking granite figure of a bird about 4 feet high. This is known as the ” Eagle of Vico ” and is commonly put down as the work of Nature. Knowing that granite is too hard to weather, even after centuries, into such a shape, rather would it break off in lumps. I was sceptical and looked for another explanation. This I eventually obtained from Mr. Joe Archbol...| Killiney History
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New book launch. The book is aimed at both the general reader and those with a particular interest in the local history of the area. The time period this work explores extends from the earliest settlement about 5,000BC to the present day, covering Dalkey, Bullock Harbour and Dalkey Island.Read More| Killiney History
Copies will also be available to purchase at our next talk which will take place on Tuesday 7th January 2025 in The Druid’s Chair pub. This talk by Billy Saunderson is ‘The Journey of researching a family history’. Billy will be using the story of his journey of discovery into the Saunderson family of County Cavan as a guide to would be family historians with plenty of tips and suggestions along the way. Further information to follow.| Killiney History
