Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD was briefed on the Our Balbriggan Regeneration Plan when he visited the town yesterday for the official launch of the Irish Institute of Music and Song. During a walk from the Our Balbriggan Hub in St George’s Square to Balbriggan Harbour, the Taoiseach, who was accompanied by Minister for Housing, Local […]
The vital role that arts and culture plays in the community has been recognised by Fingal County Council, as it announced that it was once again inviting groups and organisations in the County to apply for much needed funding assistance for 2022. It is hoped that the funding – which will be considered for festivals […]
The brand new Hole in the Wall Road extension to increase access in Fingal has officially been opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien, TD, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. The €12m project, which was co-funded under the Local Infrastructure Housing […]
The inaugural meeting of Fingal County Council’s Women’s Caucus took place in Newbridge house last week. At the meeting, Cllr Karen Power and Cllr Joan Hopkins were elected as Chairperson and Vice-Chair respectively. After chairing the inaugural meeting of the women’s caucus, the Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Seána Ó Rodaigh, said, “the number of women councillors […]
The four Dublin Local Authorities (Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council) are preparing an Air Quality Plan to improve levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in ambient air in Dublin. Why Are They Doing It? In 2019 there was an exceedance of the annual limit value […]
Feature Image Courtesy of Fingal County Council The Swords Cultural Quarter has taken a major step forward with the appointment of the integrated design team which will be led by award-winning architects O’Donnell and Tuomey. The announcement was made at Monday’s monthly meeting of Fingal County Council by County Architect Fionnuala May when she gave […]
Fingal County Council has today, Tuesday 25 May 2021, opened a second round of public consultation on the Royal Canal Urban Greenway, a proposed pedestrian and cycle route along the Royal Canal towpath. The route will operate from Castleknock through Blanchardstown, Coolmine, Clonsilla and Hansfield to the Fingal County boundary with Kildare. To provide
Pictured above (L-R) Mayor of Fingal Cllr. David Healy and Emer O’Gorman, Director of Economic Enterprise Tourism and Cultural Development Fingal County Council Press Release 04-05-21 Fingal County Council is delighted to announce an exciting and varied programme for Cruinniú na nÓg which takes place on June 12, 2021. Fingal County Council is delighted to […]
Fingal County Council has commenced a second round of public consultation on the Fingal Coastal Way, the proposed 32km coastal pedestrian and cycle greenway extending from Newbridge Demesne in Donabate to north of Balbriggan. To provide an opportunity for interested parties to give feedback on the potential route options, an online non-statutory public consultation will
Fingal County Council has commenced the review of the current Fingal Development Plan and preparing the new Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and is now looking for the public to take an active part in the process which will take two years to complete. Today marks the beginning of an eight-week public consultation on the Strategic […]
Fingal County Council will be celebrating the Irish Language and culture with a fantastic online programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. Fingal County Council will be celebrating the Irish Language and culture with a fantastic online programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. In partnership with the Seamus Ennis Centre we will be hosting […]
Image courtesy of www.geograph.ie The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has commenced an assessment of the noise situation at Dublin Airport following a planning application (Planning reference F20A/0668) recently made by the Dublin Airport Authority to Fingal County Council’s Planning Department. The application from the
Image courtesy of @Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council has launched our very own podcast channel titled, Inside Fingal. A podcast is an audio programme, just like Talk Radio, but you subscribe to it on your smartphone and listen to it whenever you like, in the car, out walking or cutting the grass, you choose. […]
The new funding will support projects in St. Margarets, Balrothery, Rolestown and Lusk. Fingal Town and Villages share €190,000 in new funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The new funding will support projects in St. Margarets, Balrothery, Rolestown and Lusk. Fingal County Council has been awarded €190,000 in funding by the Department of Rural […]
In a statement released today by Fingal County Council it has been announced that Swords is to have a planned water outage tomorrow (Tuesday), March 27th. Water will be turned off in the following areas between 10am-4pm (approx): Kettles Lane Drynam Hall Estate Russell Terrace Estate Muileann Estate The Council have apologised for any inconveniance […]
In a statement released this afternoon, Fingal County Council have announced there is currently a water outage in Balbriggan. “Water off until 4pm today (approx),” said the Council. Emergency repairs are underway in the affected areas of Ring Commons and Bog of The Ring. The Council said Irish Water is aware of the outage. 🚰Water […]
First-time buyers of new and second hand homes (and self-build) may apply for a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan up to a maximum of €288,000 over a maximum term of 30 years, Fingal County Council have said in a statement. All applications will be assessed based on the applicant(s) current income, their existing loans and financial commitments. […]
Coolmine Recycling Centre in Coolmine Industrial Estate and Estuary Recycling Centre in Swords are now collecting beds, sofas and doors free of charge from its residents. Various combustible materials will be accepted until Tuesday, October 31st. The announcement comes from Fingal County Council. A spokesperson from the council said: “This concession is being