Libraries Events 13 Oct 2024 Pop-Up Museum 13th October On October 13th Balbriggan & District Historical Society will open their Pop-up Museum again as part of the Fingal Festival of History. 12 Oct 2024 Balbriggan Pop-up Museum Balbriggan & District Historical Society will open their Pop-up Museum as part of the Fingal Festival of History. 10 Oct 2024 Fingal Deaths during the First World War The story of Fingal natives who died during the Great War and the complex relationship between Ireland and the British military. 09 Oct 2024 The Last Land War A talk exploring 200 years of agrarian conflict, which ended with the transfer of landlord holdings to their tenants. 08 Oct 2024 Getting Started in Local History Research A talk for those considering/have researched some topic of local history and would like to make their findings available to the public. 06 Oct 2024 Heritage Trail A 90-minute guided walk of the natural and built heritage of Clonsilla & Porterstown beautiful historic area. 05 Oct 2024 Ancient Pile Undergoes Improvement: a period of change for Howth Castle at the opening of the 20th century A talk to examine the position of Howth Castle during war and revolution. 05 Oct 2024 Aspects of the history of Kenure house & estate (Kenure Park), Rush, Co. Dublin: & the people who lived there (c.1652-1978) This talk is about the rise and fall of Kenure house and its’ estate and the trials and tribulations of the families who lived there. 05 Oct 2024 'Dismissed - to the general joy of ye family’ - assembling a narrative of servant life in the country house in Fingal This talk will explore the experience of servants in the 'big houses' of Fingal drawing on locally held archival material. 05 Oct 2024 Who should pay for the Water: the story of the Malahide Water Supply Controversy The nature of the issues with the water supply in Malahide illustrates how local government and politics operated at the time. 03 Oct 2024 The IRA War on Entertainments A journey through the history with John Dorney, editor of the Irish Story website. 02 Oct 2024 Murder by the Throat: Espionage, Assassination, Collaboration and Execution in the Irish War of Independence Edward J. Bourke outlines for us a web of espionage, assassination, collaboration and execution in the Irish War of Independence. 01 Oct 2024 The Street Names of Balbriggan 1760 – 1960 with Dr David Sorensen Dr David Sorensen is a long-time Balbriggan local historian. 11 Sep 2024 Irelands Vanishing Nature – A talk by Pádraic Fogarty Biodiversity is our life support system but is under incredible strain, in Ireland and globally. 20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Balbriggan Library Drop into Blanchardstown Library on Culture Night, Friday 20th September, as we present an evening of family-friendly events. 20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Blanchardstown Library Drop into Blanchardstown Library on Culture Night, Friday 20th September, as we present an evening of family-friendly events. 20 Sep 2024 Open Night & Genealogy Advice Clinic Fingal Local Studies and Archives is celebrating Culture Night with an open evening and Genealogy Advice Clinic. 01 Jun 2024 Donabate Library Summer D&D Club This summer our brave adventurers in the Donabate Summer Clubs entered the ancient halls of Candlekeep on a noble quest to break a nasty curse. 20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Malahide Library Get to know Malahide Library as a community space on Culture Night as we present an evening of family-friendly fun on Friday, 20th September! 12 Sep 2024 Dublin Climate Action Week Film Screening: A Note for Nature To celebrate Dublin Climate Action week, there will be a screening of Irish Documentary Film ‘A Note for Nature’ in three libraries. 24 Aug 2024 The Sinking of the Tayleur Sailing Ship, 1854 with Edward J. Bourke The sailing ship Tayleur was wrecked on Lambay 170 years ago on 28th January 1854. 22 Aug 2024 Writing About Irish Mythology with Ellen Ryan There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses and their astonishing powers were famous. 22 Aug 2024 Girls Who Slay Monsters with Ellen Ryan There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses and their astonishing powers were famous. 15 Aug 2024 Create like Matisse Come join us for a fun-filled hour creating our own colourful Matisse inspired collage. 10 Aug 2024 Introduction to Soldering This is a great workshop for anyone interested in design, circuitry, and soldering. 07 Aug 2024 Summer Plant Care Workshop with Marie Hirst Join Marie Hirst for a demonstration on how to look after your plants throughout the summer. 30 Jul 2024 Role-Play Village with Messy Adventures At the Role-Play Village, children use their imagination and creativity whilst entering a world of make believe. 27 Jul 2024 T-Shirt Upcycling Our T-Shirt Upcycling Workshop is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to combine creativity and sustainability with textiles. 26 Jul 2024 Tai Chi course with Stephen Pentony Tai Chi is a low impact, slow motion exercise. 22 Jul 2024 Tie-Dye T-Shirt Printing with Lollipop Apparel Are you looking to add a touch of colour to your life? Look no further! 22 Jul 2024 Summer Drawing Fun with Aidan Courtney Pop along for a bit of summer drawing fun with cartoonist Aidan Courtney. 20 Jul 2024 Musical Tots with Karen Donnellan Music is invaluable in the development of children from a very young age. Fingal Community Gaming Fingal Community Gaming was established in 2023 with funding and support from the Chief Executive Innovation fund.
13 Oct 2024 Pop-Up Museum 13th October On October 13th Balbriggan & District Historical Society will open their Pop-up Museum again as part of the Fingal Festival of History.
12 Oct 2024 Balbriggan Pop-up Museum Balbriggan & District Historical Society will open their Pop-up Museum as part of the Fingal Festival of History.
10 Oct 2024 Fingal Deaths during the First World War The story of Fingal natives who died during the Great War and the complex relationship between Ireland and the British military.
09 Oct 2024 The Last Land War A talk exploring 200 years of agrarian conflict, which ended with the transfer of landlord holdings to their tenants.
08 Oct 2024 Getting Started in Local History Research A talk for those considering/have researched some topic of local history and would like to make their findings available to the public.
06 Oct 2024 Heritage Trail A 90-minute guided walk of the natural and built heritage of Clonsilla & Porterstown beautiful historic area.
05 Oct 2024 Ancient Pile Undergoes Improvement: a period of change for Howth Castle at the opening of the 20th century A talk to examine the position of Howth Castle during war and revolution.
05 Oct 2024 Aspects of the history of Kenure house & estate (Kenure Park), Rush, Co. Dublin: & the people who lived there (c.1652-1978) This talk is about the rise and fall of Kenure house and its’ estate and the trials and tribulations of the families who lived there.
05 Oct 2024 'Dismissed - to the general joy of ye family’ - assembling a narrative of servant life in the country house in Fingal This talk will explore the experience of servants in the 'big houses' of Fingal drawing on locally held archival material.
05 Oct 2024 Who should pay for the Water: the story of the Malahide Water Supply Controversy The nature of the issues with the water supply in Malahide illustrates how local government and politics operated at the time.
03 Oct 2024 The IRA War on Entertainments A journey through the history with John Dorney, editor of the Irish Story website.
02 Oct 2024 Murder by the Throat: Espionage, Assassination, Collaboration and Execution in the Irish War of Independence Edward J. Bourke outlines for us a web of espionage, assassination, collaboration and execution in the Irish War of Independence.
01 Oct 2024 The Street Names of Balbriggan 1760 – 1960 with Dr David Sorensen Dr David Sorensen is a long-time Balbriggan local historian.
11 Sep 2024 Irelands Vanishing Nature – A talk by Pádraic Fogarty Biodiversity is our life support system but is under incredible strain, in Ireland and globally.
20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Balbriggan Library Drop into Blanchardstown Library on Culture Night, Friday 20th September, as we present an evening of family-friendly events.
20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Blanchardstown Library Drop into Blanchardstown Library on Culture Night, Friday 20th September, as we present an evening of family-friendly events.
20 Sep 2024 Open Night & Genealogy Advice Clinic Fingal Local Studies and Archives is celebrating Culture Night with an open evening and Genealogy Advice Clinic.
01 Jun 2024 Donabate Library Summer D&D Club This summer our brave adventurers in the Donabate Summer Clubs entered the ancient halls of Candlekeep on a noble quest to break a nasty curse.
20 Sep 2024 Culture Night in Malahide Library Get to know Malahide Library as a community space on Culture Night as we present an evening of family-friendly fun on Friday, 20th September!
12 Sep 2024 Dublin Climate Action Week Film Screening: A Note for Nature To celebrate Dublin Climate Action week, there will be a screening of Irish Documentary Film ‘A Note for Nature’ in three libraries.
24 Aug 2024 The Sinking of the Tayleur Sailing Ship, 1854 with Edward J. Bourke The sailing ship Tayleur was wrecked on Lambay 170 years ago on 28th January 1854.
22 Aug 2024 Writing About Irish Mythology with Ellen Ryan There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses and their astonishing powers were famous.
22 Aug 2024 Girls Who Slay Monsters with Ellen Ryan There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses and their astonishing powers were famous.
15 Aug 2024 Create like Matisse Come join us for a fun-filled hour creating our own colourful Matisse inspired collage.
10 Aug 2024 Introduction to Soldering This is a great workshop for anyone interested in design, circuitry, and soldering.
07 Aug 2024 Summer Plant Care Workshop with Marie Hirst Join Marie Hirst for a demonstration on how to look after your plants throughout the summer.
30 Jul 2024 Role-Play Village with Messy Adventures At the Role-Play Village, children use their imagination and creativity whilst entering a world of make believe.
27 Jul 2024 T-Shirt Upcycling Our T-Shirt Upcycling Workshop is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to combine creativity and sustainability with textiles.
22 Jul 2024 Tie-Dye T-Shirt Printing with Lollipop Apparel Are you looking to add a touch of colour to your life? Look no further!
22 Jul 2024 Summer Drawing Fun with Aidan Courtney Pop along for a bit of summer drawing fun with cartoonist Aidan Courtney.
20 Jul 2024 Musical Tots with Karen Donnellan Music is invaluable in the development of children from a very young age.
Fingal Community Gaming Fingal Community Gaming was established in 2023 with funding and support from the Chief Executive Innovation fund.