2026 Autumn Events:
All talks in Rathmines Town Hall, Thursdays at 8:00 P.M.
- 24th September
Glencairn House, Sandyford: From Tammany Hall to Embassador’s Residence.
- 29th October*
The Vasa Shipwreck 1628: A Swedish Maritime Disaster.
* Please note: This talk will be preceded by a short AGM beginning at 7.30 p.m. sharp. - 26th November
‘Of Cobblestones and Jostlestones’: A Tribute to the Horse in Dublin and the Evidence Left behind.
- 10th December
Members’ Night – Variety of Topics.
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 - cost is €3.50 for the first 2 hours and €3.50 per hour thereafter.