The website for Blackrock's cultural and historical society
FORTHCOMING LECTURES & ACTIVITIES – Spring 2026 onwards Monday 9th February 2026 John A Costello and the true origins of Ireland’s economic revival by Cormac Lucey The Irish economic miracle through which we have all lived is often attributed as the child of Sean Lemass and Ken Whitaker. Cormac Lucey would argue differently and says …
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The aims of Blackrock Society are to: To create an awareness of the history, culture, science and literary contributions, architecture, people and, indeed, the peculiarities of the County Dublin town of Blackrock, together with its surrounds, thus adding to the local community’s sense of itself. To help preserve the unique character of Blackrock from diffusion …