Swords

29 Apr 2026
Swords Cultural Quarter

European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms visits Swords Cultural Quarter

Fingal County Council welcomed European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Mr Raffaele Fitto, to view the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter projects. Mr. Fitto was greeted on arrival by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tom O’Leary, and was given a guided tour of Swords Castle and the Carnegie Free Library, as well as the site of the €40m centre-piece of the Swords Cultural Quarter, Culture House.

05 Jun 2025
Creative Fingal

Vintage Picnic: Music and Arts Festival for Over 55s

Vintage Picnic, a musical festival with physical and creative activities for over 55s, is back for it's third year in Swords Castle on Thursday, 5th June! This collaborative event involves Fingal's Community, Communications, Events, Libraries, Healthy Ireland, Sports, and Operations Departments and is supported by Creative Ireland. 

27 Sep 2025
Libraries

The Magic of Stories - Fingal Festival of Children’s Literature 2025

Get ready for a day full of wonder and imagination! Fingal Libraries proudly presents the FOURTH edition of The Magic of Stories, a spectacular celebration of books, stories, and creativity – all happening at the enchanting Swords Castle on Saturday, 27th September!