Society News
Raheny Heritage Society organises Bram Stoker Centenary Reception
As part of the Bram Stoker Centenary Events, the Raheny Heritage Society will host a "Centenary Reception" in The Crypt, Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 7th July. This week is a week of celebration of Bram Stoker, with various events organised and also a Stoker Family gathering in Dublin. The reception will be held in the atmospheric 12th century Crypt, underneath Christ Church Catherdral, the oldest structure in Dublin City. The Lord Mayor will be in attendance and will present Certificates of Irish Heritage to members of the Stoker Family who have travelled from the USA and UK. Invitation only. This event is supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
National Heritage Week 2012 Event Registration Now Open
This weeks National Heritage Week runs from 18th to the 26th August 2012. All events must be registered by 31st May for inclusion in the National Event Guide which is distributed throughout Ireland and Europe. This year the weeks kicking off with a Built Heritage Day. The aim is to highlight the rich and varied built heritage that Ireland has to offer and to encourage all owners of historic buildings to open their doors to the public during National Heritage Week. Full information can be found on www.heritageweek.ie
Raheny Heritage Society organise Bram Stoker Centenary Event
This April we celebrate the centenary of the death of Bram Stoker. Raheny Heritage Society in conjunction with the Clontarf Historical Society will kick off the Centenary Year celebrations with 'A Grand Soiree' in the birthplace of Bram Stoker.
“Dead Money”
A new six-part series commences on RTE1 on Tuesday 6th March at 7pm.
Raheny Heritage Society member Claire Gogarty gives talk to Clontarf Historical Society on Monday 13th February. Lecture entitled 'The architectural history of houses in Clontarf'
See events page for further details.
Howth Road Project - we need your help!.
Our current project is researching the history of the Howth Road, from Fairview to Blackbanks.
