2025, Week 26

Exploring Sand Dunes and Coastal Ecosystems at Balbriggan Beach

Join Dr. Kevin Lynch from the University of Galway’s Geography Department as he takes us on a fascinating walk along Balbriggan Beach on Ireland’s east coast.

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.

Discover the Fingal Village and Pop Up Gaeltacht at this year’s Flavours of Fingal

We are delighted to showcase Fingal County Council again this year at the Flavours of Fingal Show in Newbridge House, Donabate on July 5th and 6th from 11-6pm. 

Aircraft Noise Complaints

Heritage Trail

A 90-minute guided walk of the natural and built heritage of Clonsilla & Porterstown beautiful historic area. 

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. 

'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. 

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.

The IRA War on Entertainments

A journey through the history with John Dorney, editor of the Irish Story website.