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Fingal Festival of History 2026

- Free to visit
Saturday, 26 September 2026 - Sunday, 11 October 2026
About this event
Celebrate 10 years of discovery at the Fingal Festival of History, taking place from 26 September to 11 October 2026.
Explore a programme of 19 free events across Fingal’s libraries and heritage venues, with talks covering local, Irish and international history. Topics range from the disappearance of Agatha Christie and Ireland’s links with the American Revolution to the 1926 Census, Balbriggan Harbour and fascinating stories from Fingal’s past.
The programme also includes guided heritage tours in Clonsilla and Rush, while History at the Library Day in Swords explores Ireland’s historical links with Europe and the EU. All events are free, although advance booking is recommended.
Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

Dance & performing artsSINGSONG by David Bolger
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Project Arts Centre🎭
FestivalsWords, Stories and the Irish Way of Living
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Royal Irish Academy of Music



Lectures & readingsIn Conversation with Louise O'Neill on A Bigger Life
More detailsMon, 30 Nov
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Lectures & readingsHistory & Chill with John D. Ruddy
More detailsMon, 5 Oct
Sean O'Casey Community Centre

FestivalsRoddy Doyle and Anne Enright in Conversation
More detailsSun, 8 Nov
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Art ExhibitionsCome Fly With Me: Aviation, Tourism and Irish Design
More detailsWed, 23 Sep - Thu, 17 Dec
National Print Museum
Art ExhibitionsAn Evening of Talks with Dr Linda King and the Stone Twins
More detailsMon, 9 Nov
National Print Museum