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

Táimid chun ár dteanga dhúchais a cheiliúradh le podchraoladh as Gaeilge. Éist le BernieKelly Oifigeach Gaeilge ag caint le Daire Bracken agus Brian O’Connor ó Roinn AiltireachtaChomhairle Contae Fhine Gall. Táimid ag plé na Gaeilge, clann a thógáil trí Ghaeilge, obairle Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall, ról an ailtire i réimsí amhail tithíocht, foirgnimh phoiblí, oifigícorparáideacha agus foirgnimh oidhreachta, Caomhantas Ailtireachta, Ailtireacht agusgníomhú 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 CountyCouncil Architects Department. We are speaking about the Irish language, raising a familythrough Irish, working with Fingal County Council, the role of the architect working acrosshousing, public buildings, corporate offices and heritage buildings, ArchitecturalConservation and Architecture and Climate Action and much more.Support the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 GovernmentSupport the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 34 of Inside Fingal,  Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly joins Communications Graduate, Jack Cunnane to look back on a busy 2025, the major projects, milestones, and achievements for Fingal and to talk about 2026 and beyondSupport the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  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 moreSupport the show: https://www.fingal.ie/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.