History

Learn about Balbriggan’s rich heritage March 25, 2020
The Sack of Balbriggan, 20th September 1920 February 20, 2020
Balbriggan Historical Society looks back at a great year and looks forward to 2020 December 15, 2019
Great day at the Bremore Castle Christmas Market December 7, 2019
New book remembers one of Ireland’s most devastating maritime disasters – RMS Lusitania: The Story of a Wreck December 5, 2019
Commemorative Calendar – Sack of Balbriggan December 5, 2019
Regeneration of Ireland’s historic towns continues as €1 million in funding announced for 2020 November 28, 2019
Balbriggan is the Place to be in September 2020! September 16, 2019
Can you help to identify the people in this photo? July 22, 2019
Fingal Fieldnames Project: Capturing the Stories of the Land July 16, 2019
Fingal Fieldnames Project – Phase II June 14, 2019
State Commemoration to mark the Anniversary of the 1916 Rising April 17, 2019
Balbriggan Heritage Trail Official Launch April 3, 2019
Great craic at the Operation Transformation Ad Break Challenge filming in Balbriggan February 17, 2019
Reimagine Rockabill January 18, 2019
Works continue at Bremore Castle November 18, 2018
Great Lighthouses of Ireland November 1, 2018
Balbriggan & District Historical Society launch Balbriggan: People & Places, 1893 October 19, 2018
Balbriggan selected as host town for RTE’s Operation Transformation September 27, 2018
David Sorensen’s latest lecture on Balbriggan Cotton Mills delivered to a large audience in the Bracken Court Hotel August 28, 2018
What Lies Beneath: Fingal Geophysical Survey Project-Heritage Week Event August 22, 2018
Can you help identify the people in this photo? August 13, 2018
Happy Bloomsday from the home of “Balbriggan buckskins” June 16, 2018
Video: Bremore Castle April 18, 2018
Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society Easter Sunday Event March 21, 2018
Commemoration to mark the 100th Anniversary of sinking of the SS Kenmare March 10, 2018
Commemoration for John Macaulay and crew of SS Kenmare February 23, 2018
Work begins on clearing clearing the parklands at Bremore Castle February 21, 2018
Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society Parade and talk February 18, 2018
Trainee Positions available at Bremore Castle February 12, 2018
Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society parade and talk February 9, 2018
Commemorative Plaque unveiled to local hero in Blanchardstown February 6, 2018
Council welcomes O’Dwyers’ decision to accept Bremore Regional Park proposal January 12, 2018
Fingal Old IRA Changing of the Guard November 6, 2017
Time to replant The Naul Village Chestnut Tree October 27, 2017
Balbriggan Library Bell returns to its rightful home October 17, 2017
€4m allocated to Bremore Castle October 11, 2017
History comes alive in Fingal September 15, 2017
Balbriggan Library Bell returned to the Library September 12, 2017
Winding Back Time to Remember Paddy Dunphy September 12, 2017
Stepping back in time – 1936 Balbriggan Pioneers GAA team July 17, 2017
A Celebration of the life of Pte. Terence Joseph McMahon 1944-1997 July 16, 2017
The Big Dig begins at Bremore Castle in Balbriggan July 14, 2017
Bremore Castle – Big Dig 2017 June 30, 2017
Fingal County Council receives unique Famine Travel Box June 23, 2017
Forgotten Hero of Bunker Valentin – The Harry Callan Story March 24, 2017
Mayor honours Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society December 18, 2016
Launch of ‘Balbriggan: A History in Maps 1655 to 1990’ by Peter F. Whearity November 9, 2016
Balbriggan a History in Maps 1655-1900 by Peter (Frank) Whearity. November 2, 2016
A Curious History – Hampton Street, Balbriggan October 8, 2016
Landmark 1916 Memorial Dedicated in Lusk by the Mayor of Fingal September 25, 2016
Culture night in Balbriggan September 17, 2016
Fantastic turnout for the Real Balbriggan Heritage Trail August 31, 2016
Swords Castle Digging History – Community Archaeology Project – Call for Volunteers July 1, 2016
Bremore Castle Garden Wins Silver Gilt Medal at Bloom 2016 June 8, 2016
New Historical Map tells Fingal’s 1916 Story May 19, 2016
Preston Family Descendants Return to Gormanston May 18, 2016
Bremore Castle’s Medieval Garden Goes to Bloom May 16, 2016
Balbriggan & District Historical Society Commemorative Seminar ‘Éirí amach na Cásca Is Cuimhin Linn’ May 12, 2016
1916 Commemorative Event in Balbriggan to Remember Sinéad Ní Fhlannagáin De Valera May 9, 2016
Balbriggan Historical Society Talk April 28, 2016
Old Fingal I.R.A. Commemoration takes place on Easter Sunday as part of the Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme March 16, 2016
Proclamation Day 2016 at Balbriggan Community College March 16, 2016
St Teresa’s Primary School 40th anniversary Opening Evening March 16, 2016
PJ Keary former Principal at Balrothery N.S reads the Proclamation at Broughal N.S March 16, 2016
Fingal County Council 1916 Memorabilia Day March 6, 2016
Call for Balbriggan Volunteers February 4, 2016
Balbriggan Historical Society Presentation October 30, 2015
Table Tennis Tournament at Butlin’s holiday camp in 1968 – Guess Who? October 14, 2015
The Taylours Return to Ardgillan Castle October 3, 2015
Looking Back 30 Years at Bracken Boxing Club September 26, 2015
A Real Account of Life Aboard The Tall Ship ‘Gorch Fock’ September 18, 2015
Balbriggan Golf Club 70th Anniversary Celebrations begin… August 1, 2015
Volunteers Needed for Ardgillan Castle June 5, 2015
Balbriggan/Drogheda Order of Malta Photos 1972 March 3, 2015
Sketchbound Bremore Castle Art Exhibition February 15, 2015
Balbriggan Dramatic Society ‘Michael Collins Messenger’ Opening Night February 12, 2015
Balbriggan Harbour 1974 February 11, 2015
Balbriggan Dramatic Societies 2015 Production Michael Collins’ Messenger to Open This Wednesday February 10, 2015
The Power of Nature… February 3, 2015
Can You Help? February 2, 2015
Another Golden Oldie from the Benton/Curtis Collection January 25, 2015
Stepping Back in Time November 12, 2014
Local Fallen Remembered November 10, 2014
Balbriggan and District Historical Society talk by David Sorenson September 25, 2014
Balbriggan Historical Society Presented with Items of Dramatic Historical Significance September 22, 2014
‘Michael Collins Messenger’ Presented to Balbriggan Dramatic Society September 22, 2014
Balbriggan Scouts Celebrate 85 Years June 14, 2014
Ardgillan ‘Warts and All’ – First Ever History Seminar April 24, 2014
Bremore Castle Balbriggan – Inside the Castle Walls April 8, 2014
Winding Back Time to Remember Paddy Dunphy January 21, 2014
Balbriggan & District Historical Society Presentation August 29, 2013
It’s the End of the Line for the Old Footbridge at Balbriggan Train Station June 16, 2013
Coastal Walk to the Sailors Grave and Plaque Unveiling June 9, 2013
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland – Balbriggan Summerfest Express May 26, 2013
Ceremony to unveil a Memorial Dedicated to the Ship wreck “Belle Hill” & All Souls Lost at Sea Off Our Local Coast May 24, 2013
Balbriggan Maritime Museum Marks World Biodiversity Day with Whale & Dolphin Exhibition May 8, 2013
Balbriggan & District Historical Society Supports Save Our Shelters! March 2, 2013
Maritime Museum in Balbriggan, New Display Opens in The Tourist Office February 11, 2013
Gormanston ICA in the 1970’s November 16, 2012