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Inside Fingal Podcast

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This podcast will take you inside Fingal County Council and give you an insight in to the work being done by Councillors and staff to make Fingal a better place to live, work, visit and do business in. Also included will be Competitions, Entertainment, News, Special Reports and Interviews. Remember to subscribe to Fingal County Council on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to be notified of each new episode. All podcasts will also be posted to www.fingal.ie/podcast so you can listen to past podcasts. We hope you enjoy listening to Inside Fingal and gain an insight into the work of Fingal County Council. Your council, working for you.

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  • S1 · E42
    July 6 · 18 min

    Inside Fingal Ep 42 - Design your Future TY Programme

    In Episode 42 of Inside Fingal, we hear about Fingal's involvement in the new Design you future TY Programme from two local students, and Academy of the Near Future Programme Manager, Grace D'Arcy. Design Your Future' is a free, five-day creative programme for Transition Year students that blends science, technology, art, and design. Through hands-on workshops, students explore local challenges, imagine sustainable futures, and develop innovative solutions for their community. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E41
    May 25 · 27 min

    Inside Fingal Ep 41 - Dublin Tech Week

    In Episode 41 of Inside Fingal, Communications Graduate Jack Cunnane speak to Senior Executive Officer in Fingal's Economic, Community, and Cultural Development Department, Aoife Sheridan about Fingal County Council's programme for Dublin Tech Week 2026. We hear of the importance of digital infrastructure and how Fingal is driving innovation via digital technologies. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E40
    May 5 · 17 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep 40 - Explore Fingal Tourism

    In Episode 40, Senior Executive Officer in Fingal's Tourism and Cultural Development Department, Declan Power, talks to Communications Gradudate, Jack Cunnane about the launch of the new Explore Fingal tourism brand. Explore Fingal is a brand new destination brand for Fingal designed to promote the area as an exciting and vibrant destination to visit and it was officially launched earlier this year. We hear about the idea behind it, the goals for the brand, and, most importantly, why now? Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E39
    April 7 · 38 min

    Inside Fingal Ep 39 - Podchraoladh Inside Fingal as Gaeilge.

    Táimid chun ár dteanga dhúchais a cheiliúradh le podchraoladh as Gaeilge. Éist le Bernie Kelly Oifigeach Gaeilge ag caint le Daire Bracken agus Brian O’Connor ó Roinn Ailtireachta Chomhairle Contae Fhine Gall. Táimid ag plé na Gaeilge, clann a thógáil trí Ghaeilge, obair le Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall, ról an ailtire i réimsí amhail tithíocht, foirgnimh phoiblí, oifigí corparáideacha agus foirgnimh oidhreachta, Caomhantas Ailtireachta, Ailtireacht agus gníomhú ar son na haeráide agus eile. We are celebrating our native language with our 3rd podcast in Irish. Listen to Bernie Kelly, Irish Language Officer, speaking to Daire Bracken and Brian O’Connor from Fingal County Council Architects Department. We are speaking about the Irish language, raising a family through Irish, working with Fingal County Council, the role of the architect working across housing, public buildings, corporate offices and heritage buildings, Architectural Conservation and Architecture and Climate Action and much more. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E38
    March 13 · 18 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep38 - Director of Operations, MaryT Daly

    In Episode 38 of Inside Fingal, we find out more about the incredible work being done by the council's operations department from Director of Operations, MaryT Daly. We also mark the end of an era at Fingal as MaryT retires from her role after 40 years working in Local Government Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E37
    February 24 · 12 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep 37 - Fingal County Council County Librarian Betty Boardman

    In Episode 37 of Inside Fingal, we mark a closing chapter at Fingal County Council as County Librarian Betty Boardman retires from her role after 35 years in the libraries service. Betty chats with Communications Graduate, Jack Cunnane to reflect on her career. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E1
    February 16 · 23 min

    Inside Fingal Ep36 - Conserving our building heritage

    In Episode 36 of Inside Fingal, County Architect, Fionnuala May, Senior Executive Architectural Conservation Officer, Helena Bergin, and Executive Architect, Brian O'Connor chat to Communications Graduate, Jack Cunnane about the work being done to conserve our historic buildings in Fingal. In this episode we hear about the use of traditional building techniques and how Fingal County Council can help owners of historic buildings. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E35
    January 19 · 16 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep 35 - Spotlight on Housing

    In Episode 35 of Inside Fingal, Paul Carroll, Director of Housing at Fingal County Council joins Communications Graduate Jack Cunnane to shine a light on the work being undertaken to deliver homes in the Fingal area. In this episode we hear about the delivery of cost rental and affordable homes as well as the various grant schemes on offer which are designed to bring vacant and derelict properties back into use. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E33
    Dec 15, 2025 · 37 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep33 - Podchraoladh Inside Fingal.

    This episode is our 2nd podcast in the Irish language Táimid chun ár dteanga dhúchais a cheiliúradh le podchraoladh as Gaeilge. Éist le Bernie Kelly Oifigeach Gaeilge Chomhairle Contae Fhine Gall ag caint le Lamese Anshasi Oifigeach Cumarsáide sa rannóg Taisteal Gníomhach, Jack Cunnane Oifigeach Cumarsáide, Emily Geoghagan an tAonad Cúraim Custaiméirí agus Caitriona Geraghty Oifigeach Spóirt. Táimid ag plé na Gaeilge, obair le Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall, Taisteal Gníomach agus Raon rothaí, Cumarsáid, cumarsáid as Gaeilge, Cláir Spóirt, Scéim Scolárachtaí Gaeltachta agus eile. We are celebrating our native language with our 2nd podcast in Irish. Listen to Bernie Kelly, Irish Language Officer, Fingal County Council, speaking to Lamese Anshasi, Communications Officer in the Active Travel section, Jack Cunnane, Communications Officer, Emily Geoghagan, Customer Care Unit and Caitriona Geraghty, Sports Officer. We are discussing Irish, working with Fingal County Council, Active Travel and Cycling, Communications, communication in Irish, Sports Programmes, Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme and more Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S2 · E32
    Oct 29, 2025 · 20 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep32 - Fingal home of Halloween

    In Episode 32 of Inside Fingal, Jack Cunnane, Communications Graduate at Fingal County Council speaks to Ciaran Staunton, Administrative Officer in Fingal County Council's Economic, Enterprise, and Tourism Development section all about Fingal's participation in Fáilte Ireland's Home of Halloween Destination Development (Pilot) Scheme 2025. Following a competitive application process, Fingal was one of seven local authorities awarded funding to develop immersive Halloween-themed festivals rooted in local heritage, folklore, and community spirit. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E31
    Sep 17, 2025 · 15 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep31 - Culture Night Fingal 2025

    In Episode 31 of Inside Fingal, County Arts Officer at Fingal County Council, Sarah O'Neill, and Senior Executive Librarian at Fingal County Council, Lilian Whelan chat to Jack Cunnane, Communications Graduate at Fingal County Council, about what to expect for Culture Night 2025. We also hear more about their own roles and how Arts & Libraries foster cultural engagement across Fingal. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E30
    Aug 15, 2025 · 21 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep30 - This National Heritage Week - Podchraoladh Inside Fingal

    This National Heritage Week episode is in the Irish language. Agus Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta buailte linn táimid chun ár dteanga dhúchais a cheiliúradh le podchraoladh as Gaeilge. Éist le Bernie Kelly Oifigeach Gaeilge Chomhairle Contae Fhine Gall ag caint le Lamese Anshasi, Marie McManus, Paula Hughes, Ciara Farrell, Orla Healy and Emily Geoghagan. Táimid ag plé na Gaeilge, Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta, ag obair le Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall agus eile. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E29
    Jun 11, 2025 · 20 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep29 - Starter Homes Podcast

    Fingal County Council is making it easier for people to buy their home. The scheme which is designed to bridge the gap between what a person can afford and the price of a new starter home. In Episode 29 of the Inside Fingal Podcast Gerry McDermott finds out more from Tricia Matthews and Ashling Turley who are part of the Council’s Housing team. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E28
    Sep 20, 2024 · 29 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep28 - The Salaam Project

    In Episode 28 of the Inside Fingal podcast, Eoin Connelly, Communications Officer at Fingal County Council, speaks to Dr. James Carr of the University of Limerick and Valerie McAllorum of Fingal County Council’s Integration Team about the SALAAM project. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E27
    May 16, 2024 · 30 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep27 - Fingal County Council’s Planning Department

    Administrative Officer Fearghal MacSweeney and Senior Executive Planner Solomon Aroboto are two members of Fingal County Council’s Planning Department and in Episode 27 of the Inside Fingal Podcast they speak to Head of Communications Gerry McDermott about the planning process and, in particular, planning enforcement. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E26
    Dec 21, 2023 · 33 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep26 - Sinéad Murphy - Senior Engineer - Active Travel Team

    In Episode 26 of the Inside Fingal podcast Sinéad Murphy, who is the Senior Engineer with Fingal County Council’s Active Travel team, talks about the work she and her team are doings to deliver safe cycling and walking infrastructure that will make it easier for citizens in the county to move about their area without needing to use their car Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E25
    Oct 31, 2023 · 25 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep 25 - Cathal Kearney - Fingal County Council’s first full-time Access Officer

    Cathal Kearney was recently appointed as Fingal County Council’s first full-time Access Officer and has already hit the ground running. In Episode 25 of the Inside Fingal podcast Cathal talks to Gerry McDermott about the role, his previous experience as part of the Access Team at Wexford County Council, and the task of building access into everything Fingal County Council does as an organisation. Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E24
    Oct 4, 2023 · 28 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep24 - Sarah O'Neill - New Fingal Arts Officer

    Fingal County Council recently appointed Sarah O’Neill as the new County Arts Officer. Sarah, who has over 25 years’ experience in arts development, sat down with Gerry McDermott for Episode 24 of Inside Fingal to talk about her career to date and her plans for the arts in Fingal Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S1 · E23
    Jun 16, 2023 · 31 min

    Inside Fingal - Ep23 - Mayor of Fingal - Cllr Howard Mahony

    In Episode 23 of the Inside Fingal podcast we talk to the outgoing Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Howard Mahony about his year in office and get an insight into the role of the county's first citizen Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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