Foxrock, situated between the sea at Dún Laoghaire and the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, is a leafy suburb approximately 12 km from Dublin city. The area has a rich history ranging from Neolithic Dolmens, ancient churches, castles, crosses, Rathdown Slabs and modern buildings of historical interest.
Foxrock Local History Club, active for more than thirty years, has more than 70 publications including pamphlets and books covering a wide range of local history topics.
We hold public meetings from September to May giving a short presentation usually 20 to 30 minutes and a longer presentation of approximately an hour. We try to have plenty of visual material in our presentations. We finish our meetings with a cup of tea and biscuits and an opportunity for informal discussion.
Our public meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Foxrock Pastoral Centre. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. with a format generally as follows:
8.00 p.m. to 8.05 p.m. Housekeeping and Introduction
8.05 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The short talk.
8.35 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. (approx.) The main talk.
The meetings close with a formal vote of thanks to and a little socialising before we must leave the premises by 10.30 p.m.
For public transport details or directions visit the About Us or Contact Us pages.
Admission is €5. Members free - annual membership fee €25.00. Pay at the door and you are considered a member for the night.
Our full range of publications are available at our meetings. Stay for tea and a biscuit and a little socialising and perhaps meet our speakers – all included in your admission charge.
Contact Michael O'Flaherty on 087-908 1855 for more information.
Tuesday December 10th 2019, will be our special Christmas Night filled with themed items, music and songs for the festive season.
List talks January to May 2020:
