'Birds Nest' Charitable Institution, Kingstown

[chappers]

Hello,

I have found out from the 1911 Ireland Census that two of my ancestors were at an Orphanage called Birds Nest, in York Road, Kingstown/Dun Laoghaire. They were aged 8 and 13 yrs.  They were not orphans as their mother was alive.  However, their father may have died in about 1906 and perhaps the mother could not cope as there were other children also.  Does anyone know if this school still exists under that name?
Many thanks
Carol

[shanew147]

I think the building is now used as offices
 
See :

 Google Street View

 OSI Maps   
 (press 8, or select the 25" option to vew an c1890s map showing the building.)

If you google bird's nest kingstown or bird's nest Dun Laoghaire you will see quite a few details on the orphanage.


Shane

[chappers]

Hello Shane

Many thanks indeed for your reply about Birds Nest and for the map and photo references.  I've looked at these now and will google some information about the school and hopefully will visit York Road next time I'm in the area.  You have been most helpful, thanks again.

Regards, Carol

[blue000125]

Would like to get in touch with people who were in the birds nest in Dun Laoire from 1944 to 1958.  This was in York Road Dunlaoire

[shanew147]

Since the dates mentioned in the post by blue000125 are quite recent, please use the PM system to pass on any details to ensure the privacy of any living people involved.


Dublin Moderator

[annclare]

The Birds Nest records are held by by the Smyly Trust.
For information you can write or contact the Secretary
15 Rock Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
+353 1 288 6760
secretary[at]smylytrust.ie
regards
annclare

[Palmira]

I, too, had relatives in the Birds Nest, and corresponded with the SMYLY Trust last year.  They were extremely helpful and I finished up with pages of very valuable and revealing info which helped break down a brick wall and reveal a family secret hidden for over 100 years.

Do contact them and be patient for their records are not held on site.  Some strict rules have to be adhered to, re data protection.


Best of luck.

Palmira  (Australia)

[Foodie]

Does anyone know if a Mrs Collins was one of women who looked after the girls having babies in the home around 1938-42? Thanks would appreciate any info.

[Foodie]

Would like to contact any mothers or families of mothers who were in birds nest in1939 or 1940. Kind regards