2024 Spring Events:
All talks in Rathmines Town Hall, Thursdays at 8:00 P.M.
- 25th January
A History of Ice Houses and some South Dublin examples
- 29th February
DEIRDRE KELLY COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE
A History of Dublin Port
- 21st March*
John Lee’s Visits to Dublin in 1806 and 1807
* Please note: the talk is a week earlier than usual due to Holy Week - 25th April
Handel in Dublin and the First Performance of Messiah 1742
- 30th May
A History of St Mary’s Church, Mary Street, Dublin
- 15th June (Saturday)
Walking tour of historic Harold’s Cross
Meet at the canal bridge, Harold’s Cross at 2.00 pm.
Welcome to our Historical Society
Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar Historical Society was founded in 1996 and incorporates Harold's Cross, Leeson Street and Milltown. Talks and other events are regularly held in Rathmines Town Hall (Rathmines College). Parking is available in the Swan Centre from 5.00 p.m. to Midnight - cost is €4.00 for the entire night.