Old Dublin Society Explained

Old Dublin Society
(Cumann Seandacht Átha Cliath)
Formation:1934
Status:Historical Society
Purpose:To promote the study of the history of Dublin and of Dubliners
Headquarters:Dublin, Ireland
Location:Ireland
Language:English, Irish
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Mrs. Bernadine Ruddy
Main Organ:Council
Website:Old Dublin Society

The Old Dublin Society (Irish: Cumann Seandacht Átha Cliath) was founded in 1934.[1] Its mission is to promote the history of Dublin and its citizens.[2]

Membership

Membership of the society is open to everyone interested in the history of Dublin and Dubliners, most of whom are amateurs though there are some professional historians who are members.[1]

Publications

The Dublin Historical Record is the journal of the society.[2]

Library

The Library of the Old Dublin Society is located in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) premises, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Duncan . Pamela . Lord Mayor salutes role of Old Dublin Society . . 8 October 2009 . 7 January 2021 .
  2. http://www.olddublinsociety.ie/index.html Old Dublin Society
  3. News: Newly elected president presides over historical lecture . Local Notes . . 17 December 2012 . 7 January 2021 .