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The Last Land War

A talk exploring 200 years of agrarian conflict, which ended with the transfer of landlord holdings to their tenants.

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.

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.

Spring in Fingal Libraries 2025

The IRA War on Entertainments

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

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.

The Street Names of Balbriggan 1760 – 1960 with Dr David Sorensen

Dr David Sorensen is a long-time Balbriggan local historian.