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Update presented to Fingal Coastal Liaison Group

By admin 17 February 2020

Fingal County Council has presented an update on the Rogerstown Estuary Coastal Flooding and Erosion Risk Management Study to the Fingal Coastal Liaison Group. The Study, which is being carried out by RPS engineering consultants, examines the options available to address coastal flooding and erosion risk in Rush and Portrane. Preferred options have emerged in […]

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St Patrick’s Festival 13th-17th March 2020

By admin 14 February 2020

Ireland’s biggest annual Festival reveals Five Great Days and Nights celebrating the Nation’s Treasures 13-17 March 2020, Dublin. The programme for the National St. Patrick’s Festival, 13-17 March 2020, Dublin, was unveiled today by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Tom Brabazon. With the theme SEODA – Treasures from Ireland, the Festival will celebrate Ireland’s […]

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A new design for Howth Old Courthouse as refurbishment works begins

By admin 12 February 2020

The Old Courthouse of Howth is set to have a new look as refurbishments on the historic structure on Harbour Road are underway and set to continue over the next few months. Fingal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development Department has appointed Tolmac Construction Ltd as the main contractor for the refurbishment of the […]

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North West Greenway Network’s ‘Light Your Bike’ campaign returns

By admin 10 February 2020

The North West Greenway Network is organising another week of bike light set giveaway sessions to promote the use of lights while cycling on the roads. Following on from its hugely successful campaign in December 2019, the follow-up sessions are scheduled as follows: -Tank & Skinny’s café, Muff, on Tuesday 18 February; -Guildhall Square in […]

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Spectacular Sinn Féin Victory on the First Count with Huge Surpluses

By admin 10 February 2020

Sinn Féin candidates stormed to a series of spectacular victories in general election counts last night, reshaping Ireland’s political landscape as party leaders begin to turn their attention to how the next government might be formed. The party won 24.5 percent of the votes, which is 10.7 percent more than in the previous election. Fianna […]

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New Coast Guard Emergency 112 Signs on Howth Cliff Path

By admin 6 February 2020

Fingal County Council together with the Irish Coast Guard’s Howth Unit and representatives from local community groups Howth Pathways and the Howth SAAO Committee launched the installation of emergency signage along the Lower Cliff Path Howth. Fingal County Council together with the Irish Coast Guard’s Howth Unit and representatives from local community groups Howth

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New road safety Virtual Reality experience ‘Your Life – Your Choice’ launched in Fingal in Castleknock Community College

By admin 31 January 2020

For the first time Transition Year students at Castleknock Community College got to experience a road safety instruction programme through the use of modern Virtual Reality (VR) technology when Fingal County Council, in partnership with AVIVA Driving School, brought the VR experience ‘Your Life – Your Choice’ to Castleknock Community College on Wednesday 29 January […]

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Shred your confidential documents and hard-drives for FREE

By admin 29 January 2020

A special event is taking place to allow businesses and householders throughout Limerick to drop off confidential documents, computer hard-drives and other forms of data carrying media to be shredded free of charge. The one-day event is taking place at the Mungret Recycling Centre on Saturday 01 February 2020 from 11am until 3pm. Limerick City and […]

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Limerick to be national exemplar in fight against climate change this year as it launches its programme for European Green Leaf Year 2020 23 January 2020

By admin 28 January 2020

Limerick’s green credentials deepened today as it launched its European Green Leaf Year with the announcement of a programme of events to mark the European Commission designation. Some 26 events and initiatives are so far scheduled for a packed programme in Limerick, which was awarded the designation along with Belgian city Mechelen in recognition of its […]

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2020 General election: Constituencies and Candidates in Fingal

By admin 28 January 2020

Are you ready to vote in #GE2020 on Saturday 8 February? Are you a voter in the Fingal area? Read on for helpful information about the constituencies and candidates involved. Four Dáil constituencies are located partly or wholly within the county of Fingal. A total of 53 candidates are standing for election across these areas. […]

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Council continues to deliver its Rebuilding Ireland commitments

By admin 24 January 2020

Councillors in Fingal County Council have approved plans to construct 87 more social homes on three sites in Swords, Cappagh and Clonshaugh as the Council continues to deliver on its commitments under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan. Since 2015, Fingal County Council has delivered over 6,200 housing solutions through a range of delivery mechanisms including […]

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Fingal County Council officially opens Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide

By admin 22 January 2020

Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the Casino Model Railway Museum, Malahide following the completion of a €4m restoration programme on the historic Casino building and conservation of the Fry Model Railway Collection. The Casino building which occupies a prominent position at the entrance to Malahide is the only cottage […]

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Notice regarding registering to vote in the General Election

By admin 21 January 2020

In order to vote at the General Election on the 8th February you must be registered on the Register of Electors 2019/2020 You are eligible to vote in the General Election:- If you were on the register or supplement for the Local Election last May 2019 and the Bye Election in November 2019 and have […]

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Opening Date for N25 New Ross Bypass

By admin 20 January 2020

Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Wexford County Council and Kilkenny County Council are delighted to announce that An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, T.D. will perform the official opening ceremony for the N25 New Ross Bypass on the afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of January 2020. The 15km scheme represents an investment in the order of €230 million in […]

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NEW REPORT PROVIDES FIRST NATIONAL PICTURE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY CLIMATE ACTIONS

By admin 15 January 2020

All local authorities to develop new climate action plans as 28,000 employees to be trained in climate action. A new report launched today (Tues) outlines for the first time the range of actions local authorities have undertaken nationally to tackle climate change and to promote climate action within their communities. The research, carried out by […]

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New research shows how Fingal County Council joined with other local authorities in taking the lead on Climate Action

By admin 15 January 2020

A new report launched today (Tuesday 14 January 2020) outlines for the first time the range of actions local authorities have undertaken nationally to tackle climate change and to promote climate action within their communities. All local authorities to develop new climate action plans as 28,000 employees to be trained in climate action A new […]

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Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council to fund School Cycle Parking

By admin 9 January 2020

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council is delighted to announce that funding is being made available to provide cycle parking to primary schools in the County. Schools are required to apply to the Council and outline what they are doing to promote cycling to pupils in their school. A review will be made of all applications and […]

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Meath County Council becomes a partner to the All Ireland Pollinator Plan

By admin 9 January 2020

Meath County Council has signed up as partners to the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.  At a ceremony in Navan Meath County Council Chief Executive Jackie Maguire and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Wayne Harding signed a framework agreement with the National Biodiversity Data Centre to undertake actions to support pollinators in County Meath. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is […]

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Report makes series of recommendations for Grand Canal Innovation District

By admin 7 January 2020

A new report being published by the Government today (Friday) has made a series of recommendations for the development of the Grand Canal Innovation District. The initiative is central to the Government’s aim to make Ireland the tech capital of Europe and will complement Trinity College Dublin’s planned development of their Grand Canal Quay campus. […]

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SDCC Launch Affordable Homes Portal

By admin 23 December 2019

South Dublin County Council has launched a new portal to seek provisional expressions of interest from the public for the provision of affordable homes. The launch of the portal follows the recent allocation of €18 million to South Dublin County Council by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government through the government’s Serviced Sites […]