Stockings for the Queen: Talk with Dr David Sorensen
Dr. Sorensen’s talk and slide show will offer insight into the rich history of Fingal's hosiery and textile manufacturing industry, which inspired the group exhibition Weaving the Threads of Heritage.
The exhibition opens in Ardgillan Gallery on 12th April and runs until 11th May 2025.
Dave’s Jungle Interactive Animal Show
Explore fascinating topics like spider senses, how snakes experience the world, the incredible talents of chameleons, and more. This event offers children the chance to discover amazing facts, inspiring a passion for learning about nature.
Getting Started in Local History Research with Dr. Bernard Kelly
This talk is aimed at those who are considering or have researched some topic of local history. It will provide pointers on how to research, where best to look for information, and how and make findings available to the public.
Hand-Stitched History: Embroidery Workshop with Artist Uisce Jakubczyk
You don't need to have any previous experience in embroidery or stitching to take part in the workshop. All materials and tools will be provided for the duration of the class.
This free workshop takes place as part of the Weaving the Threads of Heritage art exhibition which opens in Ardgillan Gallery on 12th April and runs until 11th May 2025.
Spring Into Storytime - Donabate
Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.
Spring Into Storytime - Swords
Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.
'Weaving the Threads of Heritage' - A Contemporary Art Exhibition Inspired by Fingal's Textile Heritage and Manufacturing Legacy
to Sun 11th May 2025 15:00
Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 pm followed by a talk:
Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage by historian Dr Cora McDonagh
in the Castle Drawing Room at 3 pm.
The exhibition will be accompanied free public events - see https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/fingal/ for details.
This exhibition will run until Sunday 11th May, 2025.
Ardgillan Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm.
This is a free event
History of Kenure House & Estate (Kenure Park) with Frank Whearity
Join Frank Whearity for a fascinating talk on the rise and fall of Kenure house and estate and the families who lived there from the mid–17th century. All that remains of the former palatial mansion, which was demolished in 1978, is the free–standing portico.