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History

Most people know Dublin is a Viking city whose name is derived from old Nordic "Dubh Linn" meaning "Black Pool" but not as many know the direct Viking roots of Baldoyle -"Baile Dubhghaill" which means "The Town of the Dark Stranger".  Did you know?  That is why our school crest features an image of a Viking Long Boat!
Michael J. Hurley, a renowned historian and author, has previously regaled our pupils with the fascinating history of our locality. ​
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Michael was born in Baldoyle in June 1950.  He has harboured a lifelong interest in the history of the local hinterland. Michael has written the following books on the locality:

  • Where Came Dark Stranger
  • The View from The Grandstand
  • The Train to Howth
  • Tales of Old Baldoyle
  • Baldoyle The Racecourse Village
  • Baldoyle, Portmarnock, Sutton - A Local History
  • An Introduction to The Wild Flowers of Baldoyle
​He has also released two DVD programmes on the locality.  He has a photo collection of some 3,000 local images and gave talks and walks and photo presentations to community groups in the area of north Dublin. 
Michael's work may be found here: ​www.smashwords.com/profile/view/michaeljhurley
Here you will find a number of very reasonably priced and FREE books. 
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  • About US
    • Our School
    • Staff
    • Board of Management
    • History of Baldoyle
  • Calendar
  • News & Gallery
    • Notice Board
    • Gallery
    • Notes to Parents
  • School Policies
  • Parents' Info
    • Admissions Info/ Application Forms
    • Book Rental/Purchase Scheme
    • Parents' Committee
    • School Curriculum
    • School Self Evaluation (SSE)
    • Activities & Programmes
    • Uniform/Tracksuit
    • Useful Links
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19 Hub