Fingal Studies

Background

Fingal Studies is a local history journal dedicated to recording and uncovering the history of Fingal, from the earliest times to the present day. It also aims to showcase the wealth of historical research and writing talent in the county. Originally published from 2010 to 2015, it was re-launched as an annual journal in October 2024. It is produced by Fingal Local Studies & Archives.

Fingal Studies 5

Fingal Studies 5 was officially re-launched at the 2024 Fingal Festival of History and is available in hardcopy in branch libraries with an eBook version available on BorrowBox.

Volume 5 contains an eclectic mix of tales from around Fingal. Garry Ahern tells the fascinating story of Captain Paddy Saul and his central place in the early history of Irish aviation, including the use of Portmarnock beach as a runway. Frank & Molly Whearity detail the remarkable career of activist and social campaigner Paddy Murphy and Bernard Kelly provides a first look at an innovative project to identify and eventually commemorate Fingallian deaths in the First World War. There are stories regarding Bremore Cemetery and Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Clonmethan, while Peter Rooney describes the diverse career of Harry Rooney, a First World War veteran who established the Fingal Motor Company in 1919.

If you are interested in appearing in Fingal Studies 6 see the Call for Papers below!

Call for Papers 2025

Fingal Studies will consider any Fingal-related historical topic, with an emphasis on telling previously unknown stories of county history, or highlighting the role played by Fingallians on the local, national or international stage. Each volume will be a mix of articles. Contributions are sought for the following:

1. Long form articles - (6,000 words max) on the history of Fingal;
2. Hidden Fingal – shorter articles (1,000 words max) highlighting lesser-known heritage sites in Fingal;
3. Fingaliana – short articles (1,500 words max) discussing lesser-known incidents and events in Fingal’s history;
4. Photo submissions – previously undiscovered photographs of people, places and events in Fingal;
5. Book reviews (1,000 words max) with an emphasis on books written by Fingal authors or concerning the history of Fingal.

The editors are happy to discuss any ideas for papers and their suitability with potential contributors prior to submission. Queries should be sent to  [email protected]  .

• ‘The deadline for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Fingal Studies is May 1st but submissions will be gladly received on an ongoing basis.

Those intending to submit long form articles should also note that they will need to conform to referencing guidelines available below:

• Fingal Studies Call for Papers 2025
• Fingal Studies Referencing Guidelines

Contact

Contact the editors at [email protected] with any questions. All queries are welcome.

Back issues

Back issues of Fingal Studies nos. 2, 3 and 4 are available from Fingal Local Studies & Archives, 46 North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. E-mail [email protected] to request a copy.

Back issues of Fingal Studies will be available on BorrowBox shortly.