About us
The aim of Killorglin Archive Society is collecting, collating and archiving old photographs, Audio and video recordings that capture the essence of life in Killorglin town and parish over the last century. This will greatly enhance our knowledge and understanding of the history and folklore of our place. At present over 15,000 photographs ve been archived with some going back over 100 years.
These photographs and documents are scanned and archived, with the originals returned to their owners. Undoubtedly there are many interesting photographs, documents and recordings in the possession of the people of Killorglin parish at home and abroad stored away in attics and drawers.
The Killorglin Archive Society (K.A.S.) wish to preserve this information for the purpose of sharing it with present and future generations. If you would like to become part of this exciting project we would be delighted to hear from you. You can help by bringing your own photos (with accompanying information e.g. date, location, people/place pictured), maps and written documents to the K.A.S. office located in the Sean Scoil, Killorglin. These items will be digitised and returned to the owners.
We are also seeking to engage with people who live or have spent time in our parish in the past to sit down with us and share their memories about days gone by. K.A.S. intends on interviewing local people whose first-hand accounts of special events and day-to-day life in early-mid 20th century Killorglin will serve as invaluable sources of information.
Preserving our past for the future
Take a look at our extensive gallery of videos, audio clips and pictures.
All pictures are available for purchase through the Archives.
Think of Killorglin Archives as a reserve for your memories. Feel free to contribute images and stories. We would love to hear from you.
Your old photos of Kerry can be uploaded and shared with the world
Most Recent Posts
Line up has now been confirmed for Christmas Conert at the C.Y.M.S Fri 15th at 8p.m. The concert this year will not be as long as last year it will end at about 10.30p.m. We hope to see you there will be a great night of family entertainment.
Rí na gCnoc go deo – King of the hills forever
Kate O’Sullivan was born on October 7th, 1896 and was one of Irelands oldest women when she died aged 105. She put her long life down to potatoes a bowl of porridge every morning and a little brandy every night with hot water and sugar. Her life spanned three centuries. She lived through the Easter RIsing in 1916, two world wars and the creation of the Free State. Ref: F183
An arial photograph of the home of Christy O’Sullivan, Ardraw Beaufort. Christy was a colourful character and well known for his potatoes and cabbages which he planted as can be seen, around his home.
Preparing to put the bronze sculpture of King Puck on the red sandstone rock at the entrance to Killorglin in Aug 2001. L/R Alan Hall,Ger Kelliher and Johnny Galvin.
