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. ​

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.