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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 At present over 15,000 photographs ve been archived with some going back over 100 years.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 our 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

Faces of Killorglin A selection of faces from past and present in Killorglin. Created by Mike Foley

Denis Harris of Langford Street gives a rendition of “Steal Away” a well known Fury Brothers song in the Bianconi Inn during Puck Fair 2016.
Stanley Champ at the door of his Grocery and Hardware Shop with a prize cabbage
  • 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.
The headstone on the grave of the first person to be buried in the new graveyard in Ardmoniel , Killorglin on June 26th 1987. Bryan was a well known personality in Killorglin. An older generation remember him driving his vintage “Tayto” van around Killorglin .
KILLORGLIN ARCHIVE RETOUCHING CLASS
Members of the Killorglin Laune Pipe Band on a climb of Carrauntoohil which is Irelands highest mountain and part of the Mcgillycuddy Reeks. L/R Jackie O’ Shea of Lower Bride.St playing the bag Pipes, Kevin Sheehan of Laune View and Patie McMahon of Laune View.
  • KILLORGLIN ARCHIVE RETOUCHING CLASS
    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.
KILLORGLIN ARCHIVE RETOUCHING CLASS
Pictured here in the late 60’s, a young resident of Langford St looking very dapper in their perambulator in front of Boyles Hardware Shop, looking down towards the top of Main Street.
The Gleensk railway Viaduct. This is one of the most panoramic views from the Farronfore to Valentia Harbour railway, which ran from 1885-1960.
The Gleensk railway Viaduct at Kells. This is one of the most panoramic views on the Farranfore to Valentia Harbour railway journey, which ran from 1885-1960.