Fingal County Council and Fingal Chamber intend to strengthen relationships established during a recent business trip to create economic, education and tourism opportunities between Fingal and Washington State. Following a visit by a delegation from Seattle delegation to Ireland in 2019, a leadership delegation, made up of representatives from Fingal County Council, Fingal
Fingal County Council has a new leader after Cllr Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil) was elected by fellow Councillors to become the region’s 18th Mayor. Originally from Portrane, and representing the Rush-Lusk electoral area, he joined Fingal as a Councillor in 2014. From his role as a Councillor to his involvement in numerous local initiatives, Mayor […]
With the much-anticipated summer music season at Malahide set to get underway when music legends Depeche Mode take to the stage, Fingal County Council is encouraging fans attending the events to be respectful and sustainable concertgoers by utilizing public transport and being safe. Malahide, known for its stunning coastline, picturesque castle, and vibrant community, is
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom festival for its remarkable show garden, ‘A Breathing Space for Fingal’. This large-scale garden showcases its stunning collection of more than 3,000 perennial plants and mature trees, creating a forest bathing space within the […]
Fingal County Council has launched an innovative new strategy for housing that aims to provide people with disabilities better opportunities and foster a more inclusive community. The approach not only prioritises accessibility but also recognises the importance of creating environments that promote independence, equality, and integration for all residents. Individuals
A new Children’s Interpretative Centre which will give visitors a chance to see what it is like to drive a life-sized Iarnród Éireann train engine carriage has been launched at the Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide. Housed in the beautifully restored Casino ‘Cottage Orné’ in the heart of Malahide Village this exciting new project […]
Fingal County Council, in partnership with service provider Bleeper, have launched a brand new public eCargo bike rental based at Mountview Community Centre, Dublin 15. An eCargo bike is a battery power assisted pedal bike with a clever feature in front; a large, aerodynamically designed, lidded box. The box has a carrying capacity of 350 […]
Fingal County Council has commenced the Part 8 planning application process for public realm improvements to a pedestrianised New Street in Malahide. The development will cover the entire length of New Street, including parts of Main Street/The Mall, Ross Terrace, and Strand Street. The street has significant historical importance for the region, which the proposed […]
Recognising the potential of Balbriggan as a Smart Technology testbed, CONNECT, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks hosted at Trinity College Dublin, with Fingal County Council (FCC) have launched ‘Smart Balbriggan’. As one of the youngest towns in Ireland with an average age of 30, combined with the fact that 28% of […]
Swords Castle was the home of swords and sorcery as Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) players from all corners of Fingal assembled to launch Fingal County Council’s Community Gaming programme. The programme brings together tabletop gamers from Swords, Blanchardstown, and Donabate Libraries to the 13th century chapel building. Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Howard Mahony, embraced the
Fingal County Council and the Football Association of Ireland announced that the first Transition Year (TY) Football and Fitness course for girls will commence this August. The year-long programme will mirror the successful course for boys that has been running since 2016 in Corduff Sports Centre. It gives TY students an opportunity to sample full-time […]
The first sod has been turned on the new Meakstown Community Centre in Dublin 11. Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Howard Mahony, accompanied by the Chair of Meakstown Community Council, Robbie Loughlin, and the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, performed the ceremony at the site of the new centre in Lanesborough Park. The […]
The first sod has been turned on new homes in Rush which will see the delivery of much needed affordable and social housing in one of Ireland’s fastest growing regions. Situated in the coastal, the Hayestown development will consist of 62 homes, comprising a mix of 2- and 3-bedroom properties. Joining Mayor of Fingal, Cllr […]
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the launch of the report on the Fingal Thatch Project 2022, prepared by Carrig Conservation International on behalf of Fingal Heritage Office. The launch, by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Howard Mahony took place in the Casino Malahide, a beautifully restored thatched building which is of significant historical importance […]
Fingal County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport, of €17.11m in funding, which has been granted to 52 Active Travel projects across Fingal. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated these funds as part of an overall €290 million to be spent […]
The National Transport Authority has awarded €19k funding for Bike Week 2023 activities to Fingal County Council. Bike Week is a week-long celebration of the benefits of cycling. Bike Week 2023 will take place from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 May 2023. Fingal County Council’s Active Travel unit is looking forward to offering a variety […]
Fingal got it’s first bike bunkers this month with two units installed in Barnwall Court, Balbriggan. Designed to provide secure, covered bike parking for up to 6 adult bikes per bunker and with 2 bunkers installed, this innovative storage solution from manufacturer Castit Ltd is a step forward for Active Travel in Balbriggan. Fingal County […]
In September 2022 Fingal County Council launched a public consultation on an Active Travel Plan for Skerries, aimed at improving the town for residents and visitors alike. The public consultation ran until early November and used street surveys, workshops in schools, engagement withthe general public, online surveys and suggestion boxes placed around the town to […]
To help provide a network of friendly drop-ins to community living rooms for people across north Dublin, Fingal County Council has launched a pilot initiative at three key centres that will give a welcoming and comfortable environment where people can feel at ease and at home. Fingal have announced that Rivervalley Community Centre, Parslickstown House […]
Conservation works on the Guinness Bridge which spans the River Liffey at the Strawberry Beds will commence this month and are expected to take five months to complete. Fingal County Council have appointed Jons Civil Engineering Co Ltd to carry out the essential conservation works on the metal bridge structure and stone abutments. The bridge […]