The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 11 October 2026. The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Now in its fourteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile programme of history talks and debate each Autumn. Admission is FREE to all e

Explore Fingal’s History Through Talks, Heritage Tours, Family Stories and Fascinating Insights Across the County. Fingal’s tenth annual Festival of History, which will run from Saturday, 26th September to Sunday, 11th October 2026. History at the Library Day takes place on Saturday, 3rd October in The Carnegie on North Street, Swords, with talks about our links with Europe and the EU. The programme includes 19 events, running throughout  our library branches, covering such diverse topics the disappearance of Agatha Christie, Ireland’s involvement in the American Revolution, the K

Uniquely curated by librarians, the Red Line Book Festival brings readers, writers and communities together for seven days of conversations, performances, workshops and shared experiences. Events take place in libraries, theatres and cultural spaces across South Dublin County. What to Expect: Author Talks & Panels: Conversations featuring local, national, and international writers across various genres. Workshops: Practical sessions covering writing, creativity, and new perspectives. Performances & Poetry: Live performances, dramatic readings, and dedicated poetry even