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The Little Book of Stillorgan is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin. This book takes the reader on a journey through Stillorgan and its vibrant past. Here you will discover Stillorgan’s rural past, its famous sons and daughters, its churches, pubs, shops and schools, its industries and sporting heritage and its natural history. You will also glimpse a darker side to Stillorgan with a look at crime and unrest in the district. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.

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Did You Know?Blackrock was known as Newtown until the early seventeenth century, when its name was changed. The old name lives on in Newtownpark. Blackrock railway station, opened in late 1834, was a stop on the world’s first commuter railway line. The whole village of Williamstown was shifted from one side of the Rock Road to the other in 1909 to facilitate expansion at Blackrock College. Blackrock is a noted residential area on Dublin’s south side, close to Dublin Bay. Once a small fishing village, its modern streets are lined with centuries of historical interest, from old houses and churches to one of the oldest roads in the country.From schooldays to sporting greats, a host of famous people have had their beginnings here. Éamon de Valera, Seamus Heaney and Bob Geldof have all taught at various academic institutions in the area, and Brian O’Driscoll learned to play rugby at Blackrock College.A reliable reference and handy guide to Blackrock’s past, The Little Book of Blackrock book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of this vibrant suburb.

Did You Know?Dalkey Island, which owes its name to the Vikings, has been uninhabited for the past two centuries – apart from a herd of wild goats. The Atmospheric Railway ran from Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire harbor, and was the first vacuum railway in the world. Killiney Hill is part of a public park that was opened in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee. Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium. Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.