Killiney Hill Park was opened in 1887 in honour of Queen Victoria's fifty years on the throne.
Killiney Hill Obelisk
The area around the obelisk on Killiney Hill provides a quiet haven for people and affords stunning views of the area. It was built in 1742, during severe weather conditions, to provide employment for people during this difficult time. John Mapas was the instigator of the project.
Killiney Hill Obelisk
Killiney Hill Obelisk
The area around the obelisk on Killiney Hill provides a quiet haven for people and affords stunning views of the area. It was built in 1742, during severe weather conditions, to provide employment for people during this difficult time. John Mapas was the instigator of the project.
One feature of the park is the Killiney Hill Obelisk which was built in 1742. The local landlord John Mapas initiated the building of the obelisk as part of a general relief scheme for the poor in the area. Severe winter conditions at the time meant that work was difficult to find. The obelisk has undergone many changes since it was first built as the initial work was carried out by mostly unskilled workers.
Dalkey Quarry
Due to building and development in the Dún Laoghaire area there was a need for stone.In 1815 a quarry was opened on the Dalkey side of Killiney Hill. A railway line was constructed to transport the stone to Dún Laoghaire. This line was known locally as the "Metals".
Image courtesy of the Collectors' Shop, BlackrockDalkey Quarry
Image courtesy of the Collectors' Shop, Blackrock
Image courtesy of the Collectors' Shop, Blackrock
Dalkey Quarry
Due to building and development in the Dún Laoghaire area there was a need for stone.In 1815 a quarry was opened on the Dalkey side of Killiney Hill. A railway line was constructed to transport the stone to Dún Laoghaire. This line was known locally as the "Metals".
Image courtesy of the Collectors' Shop, BlackrockThe park has steep slopes on the Eastern side, which run down to Killiney Bay. The slopes on the western side are not so steep except where the hill meets Dalkey. Here, sheer high cliffs remain from the days when this area was used as a quarry. The quarry was a good source of granite which was used for building locally and abroad. The East Pier in Dun Laoghaire was built using granite quarried in Dalkey.
About 50% of the park is covered by mature woodland. There is a variety of trees including types of oak, beech, pine and sycamore.