Council

Libraries OnLine

Translations of the Táin – Part 1

The Táin Bó Cuailnge (or the Cattle Raid of Cooley) is one of the most famous ancient Irish stories. Everyone has heard of the young warrior Cú Chulainn and his epic defence of Ulster against the forces of Connacht lead by mighty Queen Maeve. What is not as widely known is how the story has been preserved, transmitted, and translated through the ages. This blog post is intended to introduce readers to several versions of the story while also providing links to modern translations of the text which can be accessed digitally.

15 Mar 2021
St. Patrick's Day

Fingal County Council’s Alternative St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations 

It’s that time of year again where we proudly celebrate Irish culture and heritage and spread a virtual blanket of green across the globe. Although St. Patrick’s Day 2021 may feel very different to festivities held in Fingal in previous years, it is the ideal opportunity to showcase our alternative celebrations which will capture your imagination and awaken your creativity.

12 Mar 2021
Heritage

Community Monuments Fund 2021

The Community Monuments Fund for 2021 is now open for applications.  Building on the inaugural 2020 fund, the 2021 fund will invest in our valuable archaeological heritage and help the owners and the guardians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them in to the future for the benefit of communities and the public.