A new local history journal of Fingal County Libraries has been launched.The launch of Fingal Studies took place in Fingal County Libraries’ new reference and research facility, which is situated on the second floor of Clonmel House on Forster Way in Swords.
The idea of a Fingal Local History Journal originated from a partnership arrangement between former County Librarian Paul Harris and N.U.I. Maynooth’s local history certificate course delivered by local historian and author Joe Byrne at Pobalscoil Iosa in Malahide.
Fingal County Libraries subvented the course and the students produced theses and essays relating to Fingal, which are now available for consultation in Clonmel House.
Producing a journal twice yearly will ensure the widest possible access to students, historians and indeed anyone who is interested in the history of the county. It will also provide a forum for the vast knowledge and ability of all the local history enthusiasts who will contribute to the journal over the coming years.
It will be readily available as a reference resource in all branch libraries and also for sale at the very reasonable price of €5.
Anyone interested in contributing articles relating to any aspect of Fingal to the new journal should contact Jacinta Judge Local Studies Librarian on 8704495 or Joseph Byrne Editor at Fingalstudies@gmail.com.
Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager
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