The Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society was founded in Pembroke Library in 2007 with the aim of promoting an interest in local history in the area.

To this end the Society arranges lectures, exhibitions and walking tours. They also publish an ‘Annual Record’ that details talks and events that went on during the previous year.

The Society has had a hugely successful inaugural year with a current membership of over 200. Lecture meetings are held in St Mary’s National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook.

Programmes and membership application forms are available from Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4. For further information see www.bdshistory.org, email: pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie or phone 01-6689575

Forthcoming events:
Thursday, 9 October 2008
A guided tour of the Treasures of the Royal Dublin Society - including the Members’ Club, Library and Reception Rooms– by Dr. Kevin Bright. Meet at the RDS Members’ entrance at 6.00pm. If you would like to come on this tour, please contact Gail Wolfe (087 648 3388) by 3 October by text or call to her mobile phone. Book early as numbers will be limited.

Thursday, 27 November 2008
From Horse-Drawn Trams to the Dart– a history of transport through the area– Jim Scannell. Venue: St. Mary’s National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook at 8.00pm. Parking is available. Event is free to members and €3.00 for guests.

Thursday, 11 December 2008
The Annual General Meeting and Members’ Evening giving members an opportunity to talk about an item of historical interest. If you wish to give a short presentation (5 to 6 minutes), please contact Gail Wolfe (087 648 3388) by text or call to her mobile phone.

Venue: St. Mary’s National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook at 8.00pm. Parking is available.
Above: Liz Turley (Senior Librarian, Pembroke Library), James McKeon (Lecturer), and John Holohan (Chairman of the Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society).