Blessington History Society
We hold our monthly Talks on the 3rd Thursday of March, April, May, October and November. Two of our members have now finished transcribing baptisms, marriages and deaths from the early register of St Mary’s Church of Ireland which is held in the Representative Church Body Library in Churchtown, Dublin. The AGM is held annually on the 3rd Thursday of February.
On the homepage of this website, www.blessington.info click on ‘history’ in the right bar to access written articles on Blessington history. Click on ‘Heritage Trail’ on the left bar to show the information on the heritage sites in Blessington. This is also available as a brochure from the tourist office. The information was compiled by Blessington History Society in 2006. The project was assisted by Wicklow Rural Partnership Ltd under the European Union LEADER + National Development Plan 2000-2006.
A 3 minute video of the heritage sites of Blessington may be viewed below. The script for this was written by members of Blessington History Society.
Dates for 2011
- 20 October. John Hussey will present another Talk on local quarries and quarrying in the general area.
- 17 November. Talk to be arranged.
Venue: St Kevin’s Community Hall, Dublin Road, Blessington.
Time: 8pm.
Admission charge to each of the Talks: Non members €5.Blessington History Society members free.
Other forthcoming events
October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The Back to Our Past show will take place in the Industries Hall, RDS Dublin. This was a huge success in 2010. It is a genealogy and social history experience not to be missed. Further information is available on the website www.backtoourpast show 2011.
New Members always welcome. Just come along to any of our Talks and meet us. Further information from the secretary, email jimcorley@eircom.net