This talk will give the local and historical context and with the aid of images give a comprehensive account of the Sack of Balbriggan based on contemporary accounts, military and RIC archives, newspaper coverage, other publications and interviews. 
Jim Walsh is a retired librarian and founding member of the Balbriggan and District Historical Society.

This talk will give the local and historical context and with the aid of images give a comprehensive account of the Sack of Balbriggan based on contemporary accounts, military and RIC archives, newspaper coverage, other publications and interviews. Jim Walsh is a retired librarian and founding member of the Balbriggan and District Historical Society.

This talk will give the local and historical context and with the aid of images give a comprehensive account of the Sack of Balbriggan based on contemporary accounts, military and RIC archives, newspaper coverage, other publications and interviews.&nbsp;
Jim Walsh&nbsp;is a retired librarian and founding member of the Balbriggan and District Historical Society.

Episode I: Sack of Balbriggan – A Retrospective View by Jim Walsh

Join Fingal Libraries for the Fingal Festival of History which took place from September 12th to 19th 2020 at Swords Castle. The centenary of the Sack of Balbriggan takes place this year and provides the main theme for our Festival.

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Episode I: Sack of Balbriggan – A Retrospective View by Jim Walsh

Episode I: Sack of Balbriggan – A Retrospective View by Jim Walsh