Welcome message from our Chairperson
Dr Cora McDonagh
On behalf of the Balbriggan & District Historical Society I would like to welcome you to our new website as we mark the 45th anniversary of the founding of our Society on 16th July 1981.
Since that date our Society has gone from strength to strength and over the years has continued to research and preserve the history of Balbriggan and the surrounding district.
Throughout the years we have held over 200 talks, organised numerous research seminars and published a number of wonderful books on various aspects of the history of Balbriggan. From the beginning we have held various exhibitions showcasing the wonderful artefacts of Balbriggan.
Over the years we have acquired an important collection of artefacts through the generosity of many of our members and the wider community. We continue in our aim to establish a museum to showcase the hugely important textile, industrial, maritime and social history of Balbriggan.
The society was established in 1981 to promote interest in the history of Balbriggan and the surrounding area. We are a voluntary group and our committee is elected at an AGM every year.
Our mission is to encourage an interest, and to promote research, into all matters of an historical nature relating to Balbriggan and the surrounding district.
The Society will endeavour to be aware, and bring to the notice, of relevant authorities any historical buildings or artefacts in need of attention, to secure their preservation.
To ensure that local folklore and history, both oral and written, be recorded and preserved for posterity.
To establish a local museum to house local artefacts and archives.
To catalogue all materials donated to, and acquired by, the Society.
The Society will co-operate with the National Museum of Ireland and similar bodies, as far as is consistent with the objectives of the Society.
Membership is currently 50 paid up members. Visitors are welcome to attend our talks by paying a 5 euro entrance fee.
Annual activities
- Six talks/lectures a year in the the Bracken Court Hotel
- Events for Heritage week
- Fingal Festival of History
- Balbriggan Summerfest
Partnerships and heritage projects
- Transition year History Project,
- Fingal Heritage Network,
- Pop Up Museum,
- Stitch in Time
