Episode VIII: The War of Independence in Dublin by John Dorney
John will discuss how the War of Independence unfolded in Dublin. John Dorney is an independent historian and editor of the Irish Story website. His ...
Fingal Festival of History 2020
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Join Fingal Libraries for the Fingal Festival of History which took place from September 12th to 19th 2020 at Swords Castle. The centenary of the Sack of Balbriggan takes place this year and provides the main theme for our Festival.
Episode VII: Tans & Auxiliaries by Brian Hanley
Brian will discuss the role of the Black and Tans and Auxiliary forces during the War of Independence. Brian Hanley is a professional historian, auth...
Episode VI: 1920 – Local Government & the War of Independence in Fingal by Declan Brady
Declan will discuss an often overlooked dimension in the War of Independence that is the part played by local government in bringing the crown establi...
Episode IV: Sack of Balbriggan & how it inspired his successful children’s novel “Pawns” by Brian Gallagher
This talk will cover the background history, how the novel came about, the importance of the nearby Gormanston Camp, and its switch from an RAF base t...
Episode III: Events interlinked to the Sack of Balbriggan by Cathal Boland
Cathal’s talk will focus on the events of 1920 outlining the moments and engagements that the Fingal Brigade were involved in. The period saw the loss...
Episode II: Music & Songs – Sack of Balbriggan by David O’Connor
A selection of Songs and Music relating to the Sack of Balbriggan and The War of Independence, performed by David O’Connor and Aidan Lawlor with Helen...
Episode I: Sack of Balbriggan – A Retrospective View by Jim Walsh
This talk will give the local and historical context and with the aid of images give a comprehensive account of the Sack of Balbriggan based on contem...