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Wednesday, November 08, 2023Record Number Apply To Dublin Airport’s €10m Community Fund
A record number of community groups and clubs from across the Fingal region have submitted an application for grants from the €10 million Dublin Airport Community Fund. The latest application window, which closed at the end of October, saw more than 75 applications being submitted. A process has now commenced to assess those applications, with an independent grant-making panel due to meet over the coming weeks to determine which projects are eligible for funding. Dublin Airport’s Community Fund was
Thursday, October 12, 2023Another successful year for Fingal as the TidyTowns results announced for 2023
It has been another successful year for Fingal as the TidyTowns results were announced for 2023. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the competition and, with nearly 900 community groups involved, it attracted one of its highest level of entries to date. All the dedicated committees across Fingal were rewarded for their efforts by gaining more points than in 2022, with Skerries being awarded County Second and a Gold Medal, while Malahide were awarded County Third and a Gold Medal. Swords were also
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Tuesday, October 03, 2023Facts on Noise Management & Mitigation at Dublin Airport
How many runways are there at Dublin Airport? Which one do we use in the event of cross-winds? Which of our runways are used at night time? And what is Dublin Airport doing to minimise the amount of noise and disruption faced by the people and families who live in the communities around the airport? In this document, we answer all of these questions - and a whole lot more besides - regarding noise management at Dublin Airport and the strategic approach that daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, takes to
Thursday, September 28, 2023Fingal County Council Announces Festival and Events Funding Scheme for 2024
Fingal County Council is excited to announce the launch of its Festival and Event Funding Scheme for 2024. This initiative aims to encourage groups and organisations to host their upcoming events in Fingal, building on the success of previous years and fostering community engagement and tourism within the region. Fingal has a rich tradition of hosting diverse and vibrant events, from the renowned summer music series at Malahide Castle to Flavours of Fingal, Ireland's largest County show or the new Unison
Monday, September 11, 2023Ongar-Barnhill Road Brings New Opportunity to Area
Fingal County Council has appointed BAM Civil Ltd. as contractor for the construction of the Ongar Barnhill Road with the sod-turning happening on Friday. The Ongar-Barnhill Road in Dublin 15 is a long-standing objective of Fingal County Council. This new high quality transportation corridor will significantly improve accessibility for sustainable and active travel modes in this fast-growing area. It will also support Fingal’s ongoing commitment to supporting the provision of new homes by providing new
Thursday, August 10, 2023daa Statement on CCPC decision to move to Phase 2
daa Statement We note the CCPC decision to move to Phase 2 as it says it is unable, at this stage, to decide on the proposed acquisition by daa of the former QuickPark site. We will study the Phase 1 determination presently before we decide on next steps. Our 23,000 car parking spaces are fully optimised this summer to cater for passengers over the coming weeks and months. Demand for parking at Dublin Airport remains very high, with limited spaces available. Our advice to those who can’t avail of
Wednesday, May 10, 2023Fingal County Council Launches Series of Housing Information Events to Help Residents Who Wish to Ma
The Housing Department of Fingal County Council will be hosting a housing information event on Wednesday, 17 May, from 4-8pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. The event will provide an opportunity for residents to register and speak to members of Fingal’s Housing team regarding affordable housing schemes, vacant homes grants and local authority home loans. This event is the first of a series of Housing Information Events that Fingal County Council's Housing Department will be hosting. The
Monday, April 24, 2023Next steps for public realm improvements to New Street in Malahide outlined
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, which the proposed development aims to enhance while providing modern public realm improvements. Designs for the area were done thanks to valuable input from the public
Friday, April 21, 2023Enabling works commence for new Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords
Contractors moved on site this week to commence enabling works for the new Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords which, when built, will deliver a new library, theatre, gallery and arts spaces for the town. Over the next few months, the contractors will prepare the site, which is the former Fingal County Council car-park at the junction of North Street and Seatown Road, for the arrival of the main construction contractor at the beginning of next year. The current works involve underground and overground
Monday, February 13, 2023Hundreds of Events Announced for Local Enterprise Week 2023
Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample hundreds of events helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 6th-10th March this year across the country. While there are hundreds of events taking place, there are 5 National Spotlight events that are available for free online, with one taking place
Monday, December 12, 2022Fingal Chamber raises €5,500 for the Down Syndrome Centre Swords
Fingal Chamber was pleased to present the Down Syndrome Centre Swords with €5,500 which was raised by members and attendees at the Fingal Business Awards 2022 hosted in November. The Chamber organised a Charity Raffle as part of the Gala Awards Presentation Evening and an array of prizes were generously donated by member businesses to support the fundraiser. The Down Syndrome Centre was the chosen charity partner for 2022. Their newly opened branch in Swords is a state-of-the-art custom-designed
Friday, September 23, 2022AWS launches new €150,000 community fund to support local projects in Fingal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of a new AWS InCommunities Fund to help local community groups, schools, and organisations in Fingal to kick-start new projects or expand existing ones for the benefit of the community. The new €150,000 fund will be managed and administered by non-profit organisation ChangeX, and is expected to support up to 30 community projects in the Fingal area. Applicants can apply for funding up to €10,000 to launch a new idea or to expand an existing local project
Tuesday, September 13, 2022New plan to develop a major park in Swords outlined
Fingal County Council has confirmed its commitment to explore how best to deliver a new project that will create a vastly enhanced Ward River Valley Regional Park in Swords, as the population in the key town continues to grow rapidly and develops into well-designed county capital. The Council has outlined plans that will see an expansion of the park to some 80 hectares (200 acres) and create a space that will benefit all users on the doorstep of Fingal’s county town. The project will involve extensive
Thursday, July 28, 2022Chambers Ireland Launches Budget 2023 Submission
There are three principal areas which Chambers Ireland has identified the government to focus on:HousingSkills & TalentEnergy Speaking at the launch of their Submission for Budget 2023, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “For our members there are three interlocking struggles which businesses in Ireland are facing: Housing, talent, and energy dominate the conversations of businesses throughout the county. “Many of the problems we are experiencing arose from the decade of underinvestment
Thursday, June 02, 2022Local community groups in Fingal receive funding to tackle litter and graffiti
An initiative run by Fingal County Council to help prevent litter and stop graffiti has announced that 15 community groups across the County have been awarded new funding to enable them to carry out projects in litter hotspots and other areas affected by vandalism. Now in its third year, the Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti Competition sees groups being granted up to €1,500 to cover their efforts to combat trash and organise environmental clean-ups. Projects this year ranged from creating biodiversity areas
Friday, April 01, 2022Women of Fingal Tapestry Launched
The women of Fingal have been captured in tapestry! As part of the Creative Ireland Programme Fingal County Council is delighted to launch the Women of Fingal Tapestry. The Tapestry, created by artist Agnieszka ‘Uisce’ Jakubczyk captures aspects of Fingal's women throughout the ages from finds uncovered on the Drumanagh excavations to revolutionary women and was launched in Rush Library by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh. The launch on Wednesday in the beautiful library setting was a very moving
Wednesday, March 30, 2022New trail launched to tempt visitors to Fingal and Dublin's coastal delights
Key locations in Fingal feature as part of a new Dublin Coastal Trail launched today that has been developed to aid tourism businesses along the coast and promote the rich history and vibrancy of Dublin’s coastal towns. The new tourist attraction stretches from Skerries in the north through to Killiney in the south. Easily accessible by rail and encouraging visitors to journey out of the city, the Dublin Coastal Trail bring aims to bring new life to Dublin’s coastline. In showcasing the wide range of
Tuesday, March 22, 2022Fingal Skills Strategy Initiatives – Construction Skills Survey 2022
As part of the implementation of the Fingal Skills Strategy, a survey of construction companies in the county was undertaken to determine the training and upskilling needs of the sector in 2022. The construction skills survey results highlights the training needs of local companies in the county, with particular areas of focus on skills in project management, health and safety, building information modelling and building control regulations. The survey results were discussed at the Fingal Skills
Wednesday, March 16, 2022Council want to talk to public about Fingal’s Draft Development Plan?
Fingal County Council is to hold a series of public consultation events to promote a greater understanding of the Draft Development Plan 2023-2029. A webinar will be held online next Tuesday, March 22, followed by four drop-in events in different locations across the county. At each event staff from the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department will be available to brief the public and answer questions on the Draft Development Plan. Next Tuesday’s webinar will take place between 7pm
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Annual St Patrick's Day celebrations to turn Fingal green once again
With the much-awaited return of St. Patrick’s Day parades to take place across Fingal on Thursday, people across the county will be out in force to celebrate all things Irish. The theme this year is “Essential Workers”, chosen to thank the thousands of frontline staff for their tremendous hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic. Local businesses, youth clubs, sports clubs, schools and other organisations will be taking part, with the Council encouraging participants to be carbon neutral as they
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Monday, February 28, 2022Join in the Celebration on Women’s Achievements this International Women’s Day
Fingal County Council will be marking International Women’s Day 2022 across all their digital platforms and in a series of in person events. Fingal County Council’s Community and Sports Office are hosting a range of initiatives across Fingal to celebrate women's achievements and increase visibility, while calling out gender inequality. Commencing Monday the 7th March, the Council will be awarding participants from our She Leads We Lead Community Leadership Programme. On the 8th March, a series of safety
Friday, February 04, 2022Fingal publishes latest progress report on its efforts to tackle climate change across the county
The second Annual Progress Report on Fingal County Council’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) has been published, setting out how it will cut half of the County’s emissions by 2030 and in doing so help Ireland to reach net zero no later than 2050. First published in 2019, the CCAP sets out 130 actions across five themes that the council will take to tackle climate change for each sector of Fingal’s economy. One of the key platforms in the plan is the overall improvement of energy
Monday, January 31, 2022Fingal goes green as St Patrick’s Day parades set to make a comeback
Following the announcement that most Covid-19 restrictions were being lifted, Fingal County Council have been quick to confirm that they are ready to welcome a return of the annual St Patrick’s Day Parades to the streets of Fingal after a two-year absence. The Council has outlined that while official parades are set to take place in Swords, Blanchardstown and Balbriggan, community groups in Rush, Lusk and Skerries will also host celebrations on 17 March via the Council’s Festival and Events Funding
Friday, January 28, 2022Local groups receive over €42,000 in grants to help design public spaces in Balbriggan
Local history, exhibitions, community gardens and street art are just some of the projects which will benefit from Fingal County Council’s announcement of successful grants, showcasing the town’s creativity and helping to develop a sense of identity and social inclusion in Balbriggan. Over €42,000 has been awarded to 16 projects through the Our Balbriggan Placemaking Fund, which aims to inspire people to reimagine and reinvent public spaces in the charming seaside town in North Fingal. Mayor of
Thursday, January 20, 2022New Director for Housing and Community Development announced
Fingal County Council has announced that Robert Burns will take up the role of Director for Housing and Community Development from next Monday, 24 January. In the position, Robert will be responsible for managing over 6,000 council-owned homes across Fingal as well as overseeing the delivery of 3,640 new homes between 2022 and 2026 to meet the Council’s targets under the Government’s Housing for All plan. He will also oversee community development and a number of other key services including integration
Saturday, January 15, 2022Taoiseach briefed on Our Balbriggan projects during visit
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 Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, was shown the sites for several major regeneration projects which have received funding from the Urban Regeneration Development
Friday, January 14, 2022Fingal Community Groups invited to apply for Community Activities Funding
Community and voluntary groups in Fingal are invited to apply for funding under the 2022 Community Activities Fund. The Community Activities Fund (CAF) is a once-off fund that provides grants to assist community and voluntary groups with facilities upgrades, equipment purchase and running costs. The CAF is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with Fingal allocated €301,042 in funding for groups across the county. It was launched before Christmas at a national level by the Minister
Friday, January 07, 2022Chambers Ireland welcomes RRDF urban activation projects
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, welcomes today’s announcement of additional funding for the improvement of town centres by Minister Heather Humphreys. Projects such as these have a crucial part to play in making our urban spaces livable again. The regional towns that are the focus of the “Rural Regeneration Development Fund” (RRDF) are critical to their local economies. Bringing life back to these neglected towns is a fundamental element of the National Development
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Monday, December 20, 2021The Future of Europe comes under the spotlight at Blanchardstown
A series of healthy debates have taken place in Blanchardstown Library as European Direct hosted three “Conference on the Future of Europe” events aimed at gaining local insights into what challenges and opportunities currently exist across Europe and encouraging the people of Fingal to share their thoughts on what could be done to help shape a common future. There was a comprehensive range of topics discussed throughout the sessions, with ideas proposed during the events submitted to a dedicated
Monday, December 13, 2021Fingal County Council secures funding for the development of the first-ever Town Centre First Plans
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has recently announced €2.6 million in funding for all local authorities across the country to deliver the first-ever Town Centre First Plans. Among the 26 towns selected is Lusk and Fingal County Council has secured funding of €100,000 to support the development of a unique master plan for the town. This initiative is a key part of Our Rural Future – the Government’s ambitious five-year strategy designed to reimagine and revitalise
Thursday, December 09, 2021Fingal social enterprises to benefit after securing special grant funding
Ten local social enterprises in Fingal have been awarded over €37,000 in funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development to help them with their capital costs. The small grants were announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD as part of a €1 million fund to support 247 Social Enterprises across Ireland. The Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will be distributing the funding to the ten Fingal social enterprises on behalf of the
Friday, December 03, 2021Local Businesses Get Pedal Powered with eCargo Bikes from Fingal County Council
Four businesses in the Fingal area are pedalling into the busy festive season with brand new eCargo bikes from Fingal County Council. These state of the art eCargo bikes are intended to replace the use of motor vehicles for local area deliveries. As part of its commitment to climate action and providing sustainable travel alternatives, Fingal County Council is providing the bikes free of charge to the businesses for 12 months. The initiative launches this week with delivery of the first two eCargo bikes
Friday, December 03, 2021Chambers Ireland welcomes scheme to regularise the undocumented but urges the creation of a formal process for greater inclusion
Chambers Ireland welcomes scheme to regularise the undocumented but urges the creation of a formal process for greater inclusion Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today welcomed the announcement of a new scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants in Ireland but urges the creation of a formal process to fully regularise all undocumented persons from now on. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “After a long period of campaigning for
Thursday, December 02, 2021Failure to adequately support people with disabilities in the workplace must end, says Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland
Time for inclusive change: Failure to adequately support people with disabilities in the workplace must end, says Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland are calling on Government to rapidly remove barriers to the workplace and create wider business opportunities for persons living with a disability in Ireland. Particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisations say that
Thursday, November 25, 2021Ringing in the festive cheer with the launch of Fingal’s Christmas programme
This year Christmas is back in full force and Fingal County Council is very happy to announce that the Grinch won’t be stealing Christmas this year. To spread the festive cheer, Christmas markets and Illuminate Fingal will be taking place across the County this December. The “In It Together” campaign will also help support local businesses and residents who will be able to make use of free parking locations at key spots in the run up to Christmas. The following locations and dates for Christmas Markets
Monday, November 22, 2021Significant LEADER Funding approved for new projects in rural Fingal
Significant investment has been secured for Fingal projects at the most recent Dublin Rural LEADER Approvals Meeting. The Dublin Rural LEADER Local Action Group, which oversees the LEADER Programme in Dublin, approved €230,748.76 in funding for 5 new projects in Rural Dublin at its November Online Meeting. This brings the total number of projects approved during the LEADER Transition Programme to 15 since it began on April 1st, 2021, with a total value of €543,984.52. The approved projects are in the
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Fingal County Council Congratulates Tidy Towns Committees on 2021 success
Fingal County Council is delighted to congratulate all TidyTowns committees on their continued success following the announcement of the results of this year’s awards on Friday, 12 November. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition was presented at a scaled-back event held in the RDS and Ennis, Co Clare was the overall winner from a total of 847 entries to the competition this year. Rush committee were the National winner of the EPA Circular Economy Award, and were awarded a €1,000 prize to help continue
Thursday, November 11, 2021Managing Aircraft Noise From Dublin Airport – Have Your Say in Public Consultation
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) is holding a 14-week public consultation on its draft recommendations regarding daa’s application to amend aircraft operating restrictions at Dublin Airport when the new north runway opens. The public consultation will inform ANCA’s final direction to the Planning Authority before it rules on daa’s application next year. ANCA’s recommendations are:Introduce a Noise Abatement Objective for Dublin Airport - the first of its kind in Ireland – as a long-term plan
Thursday, November 04, 2021Fingal Inclusion Week 2021 – It’s for Everyone!
There is something for every taste in the fantastic programme planned for the third Fingal Inclusion Week with over 76 events taking place around the County. The week, which runs from November 15th to November 21st is an initiative of Fingal County Council Community Office, the Integration Officer and the Fingal Public Participation Network. Fingal Inclusion Week aims to highlight the positive work that communities, agencies and other organisations are involved in to reduce social exclusion and poverty
Monday, November 01, 2021Fingal celebrates diversity across the county with launch of “We Are Fingal Campaign”
Fingal County Council has today unveiled a new campaign around efforts to build a more socially integrated community that not only accepts and respects everyone’s differences but celebrates the important contributions that residents make locally. The “We Are Fingal" campaign will highlight the work the Council have been doing to help support its citizens and demonstrate the commitment it has to ensure it meets the needs of the hugely diverse population that can be found across the county. The campaign
Friday, October 29, 2021Council offering free effective leadership programme for women of Fingal
To help women develop their leadership skills and learn about how to initiate positive change, Fingal County Council has announced that it will be running a new programme She Leads, We Lead for local residents, with sessions led by a team of women who have all championed change in their own communities through effective leadership. Starting on November 15, the free eight-week programme will explore the achievements, challenges and opportunities that women can experience through community action. The
Wednesday, October 27, 2021Transformation of Ireland’s youngest town continues
Two years on from the launch of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Plan 2019-2025, the transformation of Ireland’s youngest town is taking shape, with substantial progress made across a range of objectives in all five of the Plan’s pillars. The latest advancement in the improvement of the public realm has seen demolition commence of the derelict O’Shea’s building at the Harbour, where work is expected to be completed by the end of January 2022. Over the period 2020- 2027, Fingal County Council anticipate
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Councillors approve Council’s €784m Capital Programme
Councillors have approved Fingal County Council’s €784m three-year Capital Programme which provides for significant investment on projects across the County during period from 2022 to 2024. It represents a €17m increase on the previous Capital Plan with the 2022-2024 programme identifying 237 individual projects with an estimated spend of €783.73m over the three years. The Programme projects a capital spend in 2022 of €237m, followed by €265m in 2023 and a further €282m in 2023. Just over half of the
Friday, October 01, 2021Fingal’s Keen To Be Green Facilities Project Launched
The launch of Fingal’s Keen To Be Green Facilities Project took place at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport yesterday. Many representatives from the participating community facilities were present as part of the Fingal Community Facilities Network. Fingal’s ‘Keen To Be Green’ Project is a collaboration between Fingal County Council’s Community Development Office and Environment Department and the Fingal Community Facilities Network. The project was officially launched by Deputy Mayor of Fingal,
Wednesday, August 25, 2021Fingal LCDC approves CEP funding for community and voluntary groups across the region
Fingal’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has approved the allocation of over €152,000 to community and voluntary groups across the region under the 2021 Community Enhancement Programme. The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and was launched nationally in May by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe
Wednesday, August 11, 2021Fingal County Council Welcomes New Street Malahide Decision
Fingal County Council welcomes today’s High Court decision to refuse an application for an injunction to reverse the pedestrianisation of New Street in Malahide. The judicial review proceedings are to be dealt with at a later date. The Council pedestrianised New Street to provide a safe outdoor space which facilitated social distancing and outdoor dining in line with Government policy and NPHET recommendations around living with Covid-19. The result was a safe environment for the community to enjoy and go
Friday, July 30, 2021Your Guide to the EU Digital Covid Certificate with Europe Direct, Blanchardstown Library
Europe Direct Blanchardstown has published a series of video interviews on the topic of the EU Digital Covid Certificate. The aim of the interview series is to inform the public as to the purpose of the certificate and how it can be used to facilitate travel within the European Union. The interviews were organised by Europe Direct Manager Siobhan Walshe and recorded by Assistant Coordinator Barry O’Carroll. There were three interviewees in total: Barbara Nolan – Head of the European Commission
Tuesday, June 08, 2021Fingal Community Groups invited to apply for Community Enhancement Programme Funding
Community and voluntary groups in Fingal are invited to apply for funding to the 2021 Community Enhancement Programme. The Community Enhancement Programme provides small grants to enhance facilities in urban and rural communities. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, recently announced €4.5 million in funding nationally to support community groups impacted by COVID-19. The CEP
Tuesday, June 08, 2021Chambers Ireland urges flexibility from business to support vaccination of staff
As the impact of the vaccine rollout continues to show promise, Chambers Ireland calls on Irish businesses to be flexible in facilitating employees to receive their vaccine. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “As the National Vaccination Programme moves to vaccinate people in their 40s and younger, businesses in Ireland can show continued leadership by communicating their encouragement to staff and supporting them to receive their vaccine at the earliest opportunity. Employers have
Tuesday, June 01, 2021Expansion of the Rural LEADER Programme in Dublin has been announced
Rural Communities and Enterprises in Dublin have received a major boost with the announcement that the geographical area eligible for funding under the LEADER Programme has been significantly expanded. LEADER is an EU funded programme administered by Local Action Groups (LAGs) and supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The main aim of LEADER is to strengthen the rural economy and to improve the quality of life in rural areas. LEADER focuses on the key principles of innovation,
Wednesday, March 24, 2021A more family-friendly workplace is essential to children’s wellbeing and will be critical to post-pandemic recovery, Chambers Ireland and UNICEF Ireland say in joint statement
Chambers Ireland and UNICEF Ireland have together issued a call to action for more family-friendly workplaces. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of children and their families as health systems are put under strain and schools and businesses close. This has contributed to additional pressure on employees, customers and their children. Investing in measures that promote the wellbeing of all stakeholders is a critical way for businesses to protect the productivity and longevity of their
Friday, March 19, 2021Fingal Chamber announces Community Fund grant recipients as it supports community groups and project
Fingal Chamber has awarded over €15,000 to community-led projects and activities under the new Fingal Chamber Community Fund, with the announcement made at a special online event with Minister Joe O'Brien. Established in 2020, the Fingal Chamber Community Committee, which oversees the fund, aims to create a Fingal which is sustainably developed for the benefit of the people who currently live and work here, and for future generations who will inherit the region. The Fingal Chamber Community Fund is
Monday, March 08, 2021International Women's Day is powered by the collective efforts of all says Fingal Chamber President
Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women's Day successful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist, and activist once explained “The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can serve as ambitious yet also practical goals for businesses to strive towards. In 2019 Fingal
Monday, March 08, 2021‘COVID burden’ on women must be addressed by Government, says Chambers Ireland
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2021) Chambers Ireland calls on Government to ease the intensified ‘COVID burden’ on women by introducing policies focused on flexible work, parenting equality and the provision of affordable childcare. This aim must be at the centre of the National Economic Plan to ensure women are not left behind during the economic recovery. The call by Chambers Ireland follows the publication of research which showed that over half (57%) of female entrepreneurs in Ireland found
Monday, February 15, 2021Fingal receives €14 million boost in funding from NTA investment in Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
As part of a total of €240 million investment for all local authorities across the country, this funding will support many projects in development. There are a mix of continuing, new and older projects in the list to support sustainable transport projects across the county. €14,870,000 provided from the NTA will help progress 23 projects over the county such as the Royal Canal Cycle Route, Harry Reynolds Road Cycle Track, Donabate Estuary walking and cycling route and the Broadmeadow Way. These projects
Thursday, January 21, 2021Emergency funding available for community and voluntary groups in Fingal
The Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) would like to invite applications from community, not-for-profit and voluntary groups for funding under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund which is available from today until 26 February. The online application form and guidelines are available on Fingal County Council’s website at https://submit.link/8vh4J. The COVID-19 Emergency Fund is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by the Local Community Development
Monday, January 11, 2021Fingal Town and Villages share €190,000 in new funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
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 and Community Development under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding is aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19 through the development of outdoor amenities and the enhancement of public spaces together with an
Friday, December 04, 2020Fingal Chamber invites groups to apply for a share of new Community Fund
Fingal Chamber has issued an invite to groups to apply for funding under their new ‘Fingal Chamber Community Fund’ for community-led projects and activities in the region. This new fund totalling over €25,000 is financed by supporters and contributions from the Chamber and aims to support the community projects and activities which benefit the citizens of Fingal. The scheme is operated by Fingal Chamber’s Community Committee who are encouraging citizens to promote this new opportunity within their local
Friday, November 27, 2020Great Success for Swords Tidy Towns in Pride of Place Awards
There was great success for Swords Tidy Towns representing Fingal at the IPB Pride of Place Awards which were announced on Saturday evening. The Virtual Award Ceremony was hosted by Marty Morrissey and featured a message to the community groups from President Michael D Higgins. While they weren’t able to be present at the awards ceremony as usually occurs, this didn’t lessen the excitement for Swords Tidy towns when the result was announced. Swords Tidy Towns achieved the runners up position in category
Friday, November 27, 2020Our Balbriggan nominated for top European award
Fingal County Council’s Our Balbriggan project has been short-listed for a top European award by The Innovation in Politics Institute, a Vienna-based organisation which works on a nonpartisan, pan-European level to enable politicians from different countries to share best practice, to network and to build bridges. The Our Balbriggan project is one of 10 finalists in the Democracy category which honours political work that increases participation of citizens in opinion forming and decision making. The
Monday, November 23, 2020Fingal LCDC approves funding for community and voluntary groups across the region
ingal’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has approved the allocation of over €260,000 to community and voluntary groups across the region under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) and the Community Enhancement Programme Community Centres and Community Facilities Scheme. Some €68,375.00 was allocated by the Department of Rural & Community Development to Fingal County Council for the Community Enhancement Programme 2020 and a further €192,805.00 in funding for the Community
Thursday, November 05, 2020Fingal Inclusion Week – it’s for Everyone!
Next week sees the second Fingal Inclusion Week with over 37 virtual events taking place around the County. The week, which runs from November 16th to 21st is an initiative of Fingal County Council Community Development Department and the Fingal Public Participation Network. Fingal Inclusion Week aims to highlight the positive work that communities, agencies and other organisations are involved in to reduce social exclusion and poverty in Fingal. Mayor of Fingal Councillor David Healy said: “Social
Thursday, November 05, 2020Fingal County Council launches grants to fight digital poverty under the Covid-19 Emergency Fund Scheme
Fingal County Council has launched a new initiative under the Covid-19 Emergency Fund Scheme aimed at addressing digital poverty by awarding grants of up to €3,000 to enable local groups and organisations provide access to digital technology for the most vulnerable in the community. Covid-19 has seen services, goods and social contacts increasingly move online, and the need for vital equipment such as laptops, dongles and online technology has highlighted issues of digital poverty and access among all
Friday, October 23, 2020Balbriggan re-development boost as Council buys derelict properties
The re-development of key areas of Balbriggan has been given a major boost with the acquisition of several buildings in the town by Fingal County Council. The buildings in question are a group of derelict buildings on Bridge Street, known locally as DeBruns and the Home Nightclub also known as O’Sheas at the Harbour The redevelopment of the Main Street and the Harbour area were identified as being key priorities for the development of the town by many of the 4,000+ local people who took part in the
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Dublin Airport’s Community Fund To Reopen For Applications
Dublin Airport’s Community Fund will reopen for applications on Monday, October 19 and will remain open for a period of six weeks, closing Monday, November 30. The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. The Community Fund supports local projects that make a positive contribution to neighbouring communities around Dublin Airport from Santry south of the airport to Rolestown in the north and from Tyrrelstown on the west to
Monday, October 12, 2020Call to Dubliners to redouble effort to slow spread of COVID-19
The elected leaders of the four Dublin Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive and An Garda Síochána today issued a joint appeal to citizens to redouble their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and work together to get Dublin down to Level 1 in the Government’s National Framework for Living with COVID. An Open Letter to the citizens of Dublin has been signed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu; The Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown, Cllr Una Power; The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Councillors approve €260,000 in grants to community groups and projects in Fingal
Councillors voted to approve substantial funding grants of just over €260,000 to 218 community groups and projects in Fingal at the monthly meeting of Fingal County Council on Monday. The grants will support communities in restarting activities and events that had been delayed due to COVID-19. This funding is set to go to groups and projects as follows:Covid-19 Grants: €74,424 granted to 76 groupsYouth Sports Grants: €115,200
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Applications now open for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in Fingal in 2021
Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021. Applications from groups and organisations seeking financial assistance from Fingal County Council's Events Section for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021 will close on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, at 3pm. All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines. Applications will be
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Government sets out Plan for Covid Resilience and National Recovery
Plan for living with Covid-19 shows families, business & society how to respond to emerging Covid situation over next 7 months€600M in funding agreed for health service Winter Initiative The Government has today published Resilience & Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with Covid-19 which will guide Ireland’s response to saving lives and managing the pandemic over the next seven months. It sets out how Ireland and the Irish people can continue managing the disease in a rapidly changing global
Friday, August 28, 2020Council meets stakeholders to outline future New Street Pedestrianisation Zone in Malahide
Fingal County Council officials have met with stakeholders in Malahide where they outlined a future plan for the New Street Pedestrianisation Zone following the successful implementation of a pilot initiative over the past number of months. In attendance were councillors from the Howth/Malahide electoral area, as well as representatives from Malahide Chamber of Commerce, Malahide Community Forum, Malahide Tidy Towns, Malahide Sea Scouts, Malahide Marina, Shop Malahide and residents from New Street and
Thursday, August 27, 2020Fingal County Council is moving to next phase of delivering free outdoor public WiFi across Fingal towns and villages
Fingal County Council, in partnership with Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, is moving onto the next phase of delivering free outdoor public Wi-Fi to towns and villages across the County over the coming months. A total of 48 hotspots will be installed across 13 locations throughout Fingal and preparatory work will take a major step forward this week. Fingal County Council staff, as well as representatives from Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, will begin visiting local businesses
Thursday, August 27, 2020Fingal LCDC invites groups to apply for a share of funding for community centres and community buildings
The Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has issued an invite to groups to apply for funding under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) 2020 scheme for community centres and community buildings. This new fund totalling €192,805 seeks to stimulate local economies by providing capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings, and adaptations and equipment needed as a result of COVID-19 may also be included. Similar expenditure
Friday, July 24, 2020Fingal County Council Launches the Not So Different Creative Ability Hub in Blanchardstown
The Not So Different Creative Hub, the first of its kind in Ireland, was opened today in Blanchardstown Library. Located on the first floor of the Blanchardstown Library building, the Not So Different Creative Hub provides a wide range of services to bring together both neurotypical and neuro-atypical individuals to collaborate and develop the confidence to showcase their talent and make friends while exploring innovation and creativity. Fingal County Council Community Department has worked alongside
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Final call for Fingal COVID 19 Emergency Fund revised to include Safe Return to Community Activity c
The COVID19 Emergency fund scheme has recently been revised to allow for Safe Return to Community Activity costs and is open for application until Friday July 31st 2020 at 5pm. In addition to supporting groups involved in the Community Call initiative, Fingal County Council are now considering funding applications from community groups and community services to support Safe Return to Community Activity whilst complying with COVID 19 guidelines. These costs could relate to COVID signage, protective
Wednesday, July 15, 20202020 Community Enhancement Programme in Fingal has been announced
Fingal County Council and the Fingal Local Community Development Committee are pleased to announce details of the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP). The Community Enhancement Programme provides small grants to enhance facilities in urban and rural communities. The CEP is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with Fingal allocated €68,375 in grant funding towards enhancing the facilities available to communities. The Programme has a focus on supporting groups in areas of
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Wednesday, July 01, 2020Fingal County Council highlights innovative response to Covid-19 during #YourCouncilDay
The innovative work carried out by the staff of Fingal County Council helping young and old during the Covid-19 crisis will be highlighted on #YourCouncilDay, which takes place on Wednesday July 1. Fingal’s response to the crisis included ensuring its youngest and oldest citizens had something creative to keep their minds busy while schools and community centres were closed. In conjunction with Fingal’s Housing Department, Fingal Libraries staff prepared gift packs for children in the Traveller
Tuesday, June 23, 2020Outgoing Mayor honours those who assisted Fingal’s COIVD-19 response
The outgoing Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, has honoured individuals and groups who assisted Fingal County Council through the COVID-19 Community Call Response Forum by presenting them with Certificates of Appreciation. Cllr O’Brien, whose year-long term as Mayor ended last Friday, said that he wanted to finish his year in office by recognising the service that is being provided to the County and citizens of Fingal during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year we faced a health emergency which
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Thursday, June 18, 2020Statement from Mayor of Fingal on Death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, has issued the following statement on the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. “On behalf of Fingal County Council, and the people of Fingal, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was killed in the line of duty in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, late last night. “Detective Garda Horkan’s previous posting had been in Fingal where he served the community of Dublin 15 and our thoughts are
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Friday, June 12, 2020New Street Malahide set to be transformed into a pedestrian zone
MALAHIDE is set to become the first area in Fingal to see a new pedestrian zone introduced in the centre of the village which will bring an open air, European-style feel to the heart of the village. New Street, which is home to lots of shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars, is set to be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly area during the 10-week pilot initiative. Walk Bike Fingal is an initiative being rolled out across the county and which seeks to encourage and facilitate social
Wednesday, May 20, 2020Have your say: Fingal Voices App is live and ready to download
Fingal County Council’s Fingal Voices public consultation app is now publicly available. After some months of beta testing, the new mobile application called Fingal Voices is now publicly available on app stores. The app enables Fingal County Council residents to participate in decision-making, make their voices heard and engage with their local government in an innovative and fun manner. Residents can access public consultations directly via the smartphone app and will accrue points through their
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Plenty on offer in Fingal’s “In This Together” campaign
A wide and varied range of activities and resources for all ages is available across Fingal as part of the new “In This Together” campaign. This is the second phase of the Government’s Community Call, but Fingal County Council staff have already been creating, supporting and promoting activities for residents to do or get involved in while still following Covid-19 restrictions. The ‘In This Together’ campaign aims to provide everyone in Ireland with ways and activities to Stay Connected, Stay Active, and
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020Invitation to Fingal Business Community to rally to support the local community
Fingal County Council is playing its part to fight COVID-19 and is calling on businesses in Fingal to rally in support of the local community. As part of its efforts to respond to the current pandemic Fingal County Council has donated 30,000 pieces of PPE to Beaumont Hospital to support the efforts of healthcare workers at the frontline and help doctors, nurses and care staff tend to patients. The Council has also donated raw materials and equipment to support PPE production to create PPE face shields for
Friday, April 10, 2020Business community asked to donate PPE for Community Call volunteers
Economic Enterprise and Tourism Development Department of Fingal County Council and Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce launch joint initiative Businesses across Fingal are asked to answer the Community Call against Covid-19 by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use by Community Call volunteers. The Fingal Community Call Forum, in a joint initiative with Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Fingal County Council’s Economic Enterprise and Tourism Development Department, are seeking
Friday, April 03, 2020“The Community Call” Fingal’s countywide volunteering effort in response to the COVID-19 emergency
Fingal’s COVID-19 Community Response Forum has requested that people who need help, know someone who needs help or would like to offer help should get in touch by contacting the Community Line, telephone 01-890-5000, freephone 1-890-459-059 or by email covidsupport@fingal.ie. The Forum had another meeting on Friday morning to continue the coordination of Fingal’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Forum has been in operation since Monday of this week and is now leading the county’s response to the
Saturday, March 28, 2020Public Health Measures in place until April 12 to prevent spreading COVID-19
Published: 28 March 2020 From: Department of Health and Department of the Taoiseach 1. Stay at home2. The only reasons you can leave your home3. Essential services, shops, banks and post offices4. Health Services5. Transport and Travel Until the 12 April, everyone is urged to stay in their home wherever possible. Staying at home is the best way to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to your friends, families and communities.Stay at home There are exceptions for some workers in key businesses but for the
Saturday, March 28, 2020Fingal County Council is joining together local organisations to assist citizens during COVID-19
At the instigation of Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, TD, a Fingal Covid-19 Community Response Forum is being put in place and will be co-ordinated by Fingal County Council. A dedicated community support helpline and email address will be established in Fingal to assist at-risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency. The confidential phoneline service is being established by the
Friday, March 27, 2020Speech of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, Government Buildings, 27 March 2020
Good Evening, Tonight, I want to speak to you about the next stage in our national response to the Coronavirus Emergency. Before I do so, I want to express my condolences to the families and friends of those who passed away today – one of whom was a health care worker. I want to thank all of you for continuing to abide by public health advice. By doing so, you are saving lives and protecting our health service and its staff. Once again, thank you to everyone who is working as part of
Tuesday, February 18, 2020Cardiologist Gives Heartfelt Thanks To The Dublin Airport Police And Fire Officers Who Saved His Lif
Dublin Airport’s defibrillator CPR programme has helped save the life of a Consultant Cardiologist. The airport’s defibrillator CPR programme, which has saved 32 lives since it was first introduced in 2003, has recently been strengthened with the addition of two fully trained advanced paramedics to the Dublin Airport Fire Service response team, with two more advanced paramedics currently in training. The airport’s advanced paramedics were tested recently when a passenger arriving from the UK experienced
Monday, February 10, 2020A new design for Howth Old Courthouse as refurbishment works begins
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 Old Courthouse in Howth. The works started on site in early January 2020 and it is expected to take six months to complete. Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien said:
Wednesday, January 29, 2020Memorandum of Understanding between Fingal Public Participation Network and Fingal County Council
A signing ceremony took place on Tuesday January 28, 2020 in Fingal County Council Chamber, County Hall, Swords of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fingal Public Participation Network (PPN) and Fingal County Council. The PPN Secretariat was delighted to present the Memorandum of Understanding between Fingal PPN and Fingal County Council which outlines in a clear and unambiguous manner the roles and responsibilities of Fingal County Council and Fingal PPN with regards to the delivery of the PPN
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Council continues to deliver its Rebuilding Ireland commitments
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 construction, Part V, acquisitions, leasing and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). “Over the past five years councillors and staff have
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Fingal County Council officially opens Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide
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 Orne of this type in Fingal and is of significant historical importance to Fingal’s architectural heritage. It has been carefully conserved,
Wednesday, November 27, 2019Fingal libraries – enhancement of digital technologies infrastructure throughout its branch network
The enhancement of Fingal Libraries digital technologies infrastructure was launched by the Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Eoghan O'Brien at Malahide library on Monday November 25th , in the company of Fingal Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, Director of Housing & Community Margaret Geraghty and County Librarian Betty Boardman. Fingal libraries has launched this enhancement to its digital technologies infrastructure on foot of an investment by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD. This
Friday, November 22, 2019Public Engagement Events on Fingal Coastal Way to take place
Fingal County Council is proposing to develop the Fingal Coastal Way, which will provide a high quality, safe, attractive and environmentally sympathetic coastal walking and cycling route to serve Fingal that will connect Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Rush, Loughshinny, Skerries and Balbriggan. The proposed rural and urban greenway will encourage active recreation such as walkers, joggers and cyclists while offering an attractive alternative transport choice for school children and commuters, bringing
Thursday, November 21, 2019Fingal Community Facilities Network Launch ‘Connecting Communities’ Information Booklet
The Fingal Community Facilities Network has launched an information booklet that provides information on the range of services, facilities and activities available across all of the 31 community facilities supported by Fingal County Council’s Community Development Office. The launch of the Fingal Community Facilities Network Information Booklet “Connecting Communities” by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien took place at Donabate Portrane Community Centre. The information booklet, compiled by the
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Launch of Fingal County Council’s Arts Plan 2019 – 2025
Swords Castle was the venue for the launch of the new Fingal County Council’s Arts Plan 2019-2025 which will set out the strategy for arts in the county for the next seven years. Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Eoghan O’Brien was joined by AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Rory O’Byrne, County Arts Officer and special guest speaker Art O’Leary, Secretary-General to the President, in welcoming an audience of artists, cultural policymakers, educators, families and the general
Thursday, November 14, 2019Mayor and Chief Executive update Taoiseach on progress of Donabate Distributor Road
The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien and Fingal County Council Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly gave An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, TD, an update on the progress of the Donabate Distributor Road during a site visit today. The 4km road, which is the county’s first project under Rebuilding Ireland’s Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund, is due to be completed within eight weeks and will lead to the provision of 1,200 homes in the medium-term with an anticipated potential build of 2,200 homes
Tuesday, October 01, 2019Council launches new-look fingal.ie website
Fingal County Council’s website, fingal.ie, has been relaunched after receiving a major revamp that has resulted in a new look and a platform that has become much more than just a local authority website. The new ground-breaking website, which has a strong emphasis on easy navigation, stunning imagery and relevant content, revolves around four main pillars called Council, Resident, Business and Visitor with secondary pillars covering News and Events, The Council pillar is a new-look equivalent of
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Council publishes proposals for the construction of a new Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in Donabate
Fingal County Council has commenced a Part 8 procedure to obtain planning approval for the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Dublin to Belfast Railway line at Corballis, Donabate. The proposed bridge will cross over the railway line south of Donabate Train Station, thereby facilitating a safe and segregated pedestrian and cycle route over the railway line. It will enhance connections between the development lands at Corballis, Donabate Village, the railway station and Newbridge
Friday, September 20, 2019Fingal County Council with Local Link and GoCar announce ''Community Car'' Service
Fingal County Council in partnership with Local Link and GoCar will launch a pilot ‘Community Car’ Service in Howth and Skerries within the coming weeks. Local community travel is a lifeline for many people who do not drive, allowing them to get out and about, access local amenities and stay part of the local community. This very often isn’t an option for those who live rurally or have no local bus service available to them or declining mobility may be preventing them from using public transport. This
Thursday, August 01, 2019Fingal County Council continues to deliver pipeline of newly constructed social houses
Fingal County Council is gearing up for a busy second half of 2019 as its social housing construction programme remains on target. Due to strong growth between 2015-2018, Fingal exceeded its targets under the Rebuilding Ireland Programme and provided 4,000 social housing solutions. Fingal continues to have an ambitious social housing construction programme with building activity currently taking place on six sites across Fingal. Keys are expected to be handed over shortly to 84 families
Thursday, August 01, 2019Great engagement at Consultation Workshop on Bremore Regional Park Masterplan
There was great engagement and lively debate at the consultation workshop on Bremore Regional Park, held in the Bracken Court Hotel on Tuesday evening. The enthusiastic crowd of almost 70 people in attendance included local Councillors Cllr. Grainne Maguire, Cllr. Tony Murphy and Cllr. Joe O’Brien as well as members of many local community and sports clubs. The event, organised by Fingal County Council’s Parks and Green Infrastructure Division, assisted by the Our Balbriggan Team, was used to introduce
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Thursday, August 01, 2019Swords Cultural Quarter development continues as preparations are made for new civic plaza
Fingal County Council continues to drive forward with its flagship Swords Cultural Quarter project with significant preparatory work taking place this week which will ultimately form part of a new civic plaza set against the backdrop of Swords Castle. Contractors carried out the demolition of four derelict buildings on North Street which has created a new focal point at the junction of North Street, Main Street and Seatown Road in a major step forward for the Swords Cultural Quarter project. The
Monday, July 29, 2019Council has commenced tendering process for Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme
Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for a main contractor to undertake the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme, which will bring about significant improvements for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. The project includes the construction of a new bridge over the N3, adjacent to the existing Snugborough Road bridge, as well as a new footpath and cycle track. A new pedestrian and cyclist underpass will also be built. Measures to improve the
Thursday, July 25, 2019Fingal County Council moves forward with its first Affordable Housing Scheme development
Fingal County Council is moving forward with its first Affordable Housing Scheme, which is aimed at addressing some of the challenges faced by low-to-middle income earners in purchasing a property. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from development partners for the design, construction, delivery and sale of the scheme at Dun Emer in Lusk. Some €1.5m has been allocated for the reconstruction of Kilhedge Lane under the Government’s Serviced Site Fund established to provide key
Wednesday, July 24, 2019Work on the Baldoyle to Portmarnock Greenway gets underway
Construction has commenced on the Baldoyle to Portmarnock walking and cycling greenway project in North County Dublin. Murphy International was awarded this 2.5 million euro contract earlier this month by Fingal County Council. The proposed 1.8km greenway is located in the Racecourse Park and will allow cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the park parallel to the Coast road linking Baldoyle with Portmarnock. The route was designed by Atkins, taking specific account of the coastal setting and
Wednesday, July 17, 2019Consultation Workshop on Bremore Regional Park Balbriggan
Fingal County Council’s Parks and Green Infrastructure Division are developing a Masterplan to guide the future development of Bremore Regional Park and we want your views. Located north of Balbriggan along the coast, the Park is comprised of 41 hectares. The Park includes important historic sites, (most notably Bremore Castle) and landscapes, while providing significant public amenities. A key feature of the Park masterplan will be the consideration of the Visual, Historic and Ecological attributes of
Friday, July 12, 2019Fingal County Council to carry out substantial investment in regional roads, including provision of
Fingal County Council plans to carry out a multi-million euro investment in regional roads across Fingal, which will include the provision of extensive cycling infrastructure as part of the upgrade works. An extensive examination of the regional road network was carried out across the County, and has prompted a two-phase approach to improving the network for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Work is set to begin shortly on the first project under this programme on carriageway
Thursday, June 06, 2019Fingal County Council lodges application to construct “iconic” Broadmeadow Way
Fingal County Council has lodged an application with An Bord Pleanala for planning consent for the Broadmeadow Way, a proposed new walking and cycling greenway route of approximately 6km in length between Malahide Demesne and Newbridge Demesne in Donabate. The proposed development will run across the Malahide Estuary adjacent to the mainline railway viaduct and will, if approved, provide an iconic route for walkers and cyclists of all abilities and ages to enjoy this stunning coastal route. It is
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Popular bike-sharing scheme extended to three more Fingal towns
Fingal County Council has extended its popular bike-sharing scheme, which allows cyclists use bikes that are publicly available, to Swords, Malahide and Howth. The scheme allows cyclists to use ‘smart’ bikes with inbuilt GPS technology. By downloading the BleeperBike App, users can register and find their nearest BleeperBike, scan the QR code on the bike to unlock it and it is ready for use. This removes the need to develop and construct expensive and often inconvenient docking stations associated
Tuesday, April 16, 2019New Electoral Portal Voter.ie Launched in the Dublin Region
A new web portal enabling over 1 million Dublin residents to check their electoral details in real-time has been rolled out in the Dublin region. Voters can check if they are eligible to vote in an election by entering their full name and address or Eircode on the Voter.ie website. It is an additional service available to voters in Dublin and it does not replace the existing paper process. Voter.ie is a joint initiative involving the four Dublin local authorities. It was developed to improve the
Thursday, April 11, 2019Official Opening of Stephenstown Link Road in Balbriggan
The Stephenstown Link Road was officially opened on Monday, 8th April 2019 with Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin cutting the ribbon on this key piece of infrastructure development within Balbriggan. Also in attendance were Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council, local Councillors Deputy Mayor Gráinne Maguire, Cllr. Tony Murphy, Cllr. Malachy Quinn, Cllr. Cathal Boland, Cllr. Tom O’Leary, Senator James Reilly, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee as well as members of the Balbriggan Chamber, Jons
Friday, March 22, 2019Project management team to be appointed to oversee Swords Cultural Quarter development
Fingal County Council is to seek to appoint a project management services team to oversee the delivery of projects within the multi-million euro Swords Cultural Quarter (SCQ) development. The Swords Cultural Quarter will contain a major new central public and civic space set against the backdrop of the historic Swords Castle. It will boast a new library, public theatre and art exhibition space adjacent to County Hall, as well as a new cultural quarter on North Street/Main Street. Significant
Wednesday, March 20, 2019Fingal County Council welcomes allocation of €3m funding for Sustainable Transport projects
Fingal County Council has welcomed the allocation of €3m from the National Transport Authority (NTA) which will support an ambitious programme of pedestrian and cycle improvement schemes around the county. Some 11 projects, including four new schemes, have been awarded funding under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) 2019 programme in the largest round of funding the local authority has received since this funding programme was initiated by the NTA in 2011. The funding boost under
Tuesday, March 12, 2019Fingal celebrates a quantum leap in success for BT Young Scientist of the Year Adam Kelly
Fingal has celebrated the success of its students and schools in the 2019 BT Young Scientist competition, as Young Scientist of the Year Adam Kelly was recognised for his impressive achievement. Tributes were paid at the event on March 11 (Monday) in County Hall, Swords to his family, his teacher Ms Lennon, and his school, Skerries Community College, for supporting and aiding Adam’s winning efforts. Students, teachers and family in attendance from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan, St. Joseph’s
Wednesday, March 06, 2019Dublin Airport Among The World's Best For Customer Experience
Dublin Airport Among The World's Best For Customer Experience Dublin was Europe’s joint best airport in 25m-40m passenger category in global ASQ awards Dublin Airport has been named one of the best airports in the world in a global ranking of passenger experience. Dublin Airport was the joint winner in its category of European Airports that have 25-40 million passengers per year in the Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards which were announced today. Dublin
Tuesday, March 05, 2019All set for St Patrick’s Day as Fingal County Council prepares for parades
All set for St Patrick’s Day as Fingal County Council prepares for parades St. Patrick’s Day in Fingal is set to be a bustling celebration of all things Irish, as over 136 groups and counting take part in parades to be held across the county. Fingal County Council’s Events Unit has fielded 53 applications from Swords, 47 from Blanchardstown and 36 from Balbriggan so far. Fingal County Council would like to welcome everyone to enjoy the parades. Locations and starting times on Sunday (March 17)
Thursday, February 28, 2019Fingal seeks submissions on the proposed Royal Canal Urban Greenway route
Fingal County Council is seeking submissions from the public on the proposed Royal Canal Urban Greenway route. The public consultation is open until March 25, 2019. The route will serve Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Clonsilla, Coolmine and the wider Dublin 15 area. The proposed Urban Greenway will encourage recreation while offering an alternative transport choice for school children and commuters. This will bring significant environmental, economic and health benefits to the wider community. Taking into
Thursday, February 21, 2019Dublin Airport Hosts North Runway Jobs Initiative
Dublin Airport Hosts North Runway Jobs Initiative daa in partnership with Empower, the Fingal-based community development company, and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, hosted a Meet the Contractor event to promote local job opportunities associated with Dublin Airport’s North Runway project. The event was held as part of Empower’s One Step Closer programme, which trains long-term jobseekers in skills where there are employment opportunities such as the construction of Dublin
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Draft Climate Change Action Plan launched in County Hall
The launch of the Draft Climate Change Action Plan for Fingal took place in the Atrium in County Hall on Monday, 18 February. Members of the public attended the event to hear from Fingal County Council and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) staff about what the Council are doing to implement energy efficiency initiatives and flood prevention schemes in the Fingal area. Visitors also found out about the Council’s sustainable transport and Greenway plans. Residents were given practical
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Record January at Dublin Airport
Record January at Dublin Airport Just under 2.1 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport this January, which was a 5% increase when compared to last year. It is the first January in the airport’s 79-year history that passenger numbers have surpassed two million. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe grew by 8%, with more than one million passengers travelling to and from European destinations. UK traffic remains static in January as almost 745,000 passengers travelled on
Thursday, February 14, 2019Taoiseach and Minister Ross Turn Sod on Dublin Airport’s New Runway
Taoiseach and Minister Ross Turn Sod on Dublin Airport’s New Runway An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD and the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD today performed the official sod-turning for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway project. The new runway is urgently needed to allow for expansion to underpin Ireland’s long-term economic growth. Dublin Airport’s existing main runway is effectively full at peak times every day following a 45% increase in passenger numbers since 2014. The
Monday, February 11, 2019Dublin Airport and IAA Co-operate on New EU Initiative to Reduce Flight Delays
Dublin Airport and IAA Co-operate on New EU Initiative to Reduce Flight Delays Dublin Airport and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have embarked on a joint initiative to improve the flow of air traffic at the airport and reduce delays. Dublin Airport and the IAA will now incorporate Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) into the management of daily flight operations at the airport. A-CDM is a Europe-wide initiative under the guidance of Eurocontrol, which is the European organisation for the
Monday, February 11, 2019MetroLink project to Swords must proceed without further delay, Chief Executive tells Council
MetroLink project to Swords must proceed without further delay, Chief Executive tells Council Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid has insisted that the MetroLink project to Swords, via Dublin Airport, should proceed without further delay, regardless of any issues relating to the southside aspect of the route, to ensure it meets its 2027 completion target. In his Chief Executive’s report to Council at this evening’s monthly meeting in County Hall, Swords, Mr Reid stated it is “imperative”
Friday, February 01, 2019South Fingal Transport Study makes a number of key transport recommendations
Fingal County Council has published the South Fingal Transport Study (SFTS), a strategic land-use and transport study involving the development of a multi-modal transport strategy for the South Fingal area which includes areas such as Swords, Dublin Airport, Clonshaugh, Balgriffin and Baldoyle. Among the key recommendations to be delivered within the study timeframe up to 2027 are the upgrade of the R132 Airport Roundabout, the provision of a Western Airport Access Route, the prioritisation of the Swords
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Thursday, January 31, 2019Fingal County Council seeks public submissions to Draft Climate Change Action Plan
Fingal County Council is inviting submissions from the public in response to the Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024. The Draft Action Plan has been developed by the four Dublin local authorities alongside the Dublin energy agency Codema. Fingal County Council’s public consultation is open for submissions from 11 February until 25 March 2019. As part of this public consultation process, Fingal County Council is organising #Councils4ClimateAction public information events as follows:Launch
Friday, January 18, 2019‘Arts for all’ as Fingal County Council adopts new Arts Plan for 2019-2025
‘Arts for all’ as Fingal County Council adopts new Arts Plan for 2019-2025 Fingal County Council have formally adopted an Arts Plan for 2019-2025 that seeks to enable all in Fingal to access a wide range of arts and cultural experiences, to foster diversity of arts practice and to support artists of many different backgrounds. Four key objectives feature in the plan, which was approved at the Fingal County Council Meeting in Swords on Monday last (January 14). “Making Space for Art” will be
Thursday, January 10, 2019Dublin Airport's Community Fund Reopens For Applications
Dublin Airport's Community Fund Reopens For Applications Dublin Airport’s Community Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open for a period of six weeks until Monday February 12, 2019. The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. Support is focussed on areas such as: environment and sustainability, sports and recreation, social inclusion and community development, health and well-being, and culture and
Thursday, October 11, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Route Expansion
Dublin Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Route Expansion Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement by Ryanair that it will significantly expand its route network from Dublin next summer. The airline will have nine new services at Dublin next summer: Bordeaux, Bournemouth, Cagliari, Frankfurt, Gothenburg, Lourdes, Luxembourg, London Southend and Thessaloniki. “Ryanair is an important customer and we are delighted to see it expand its route network from Dublin Airport next summer,” said Dublin
Monday, October 08, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes New Moscow Service
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Moscow Service Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement from Aeroflot at it is to operate a new service between Dublin and the Russian capital, Moscow. The daily seasonal service will operate from October 28, 2018 until March 30, 2019. “We are delighted to welcome Aerflot back to Dublin Airport with this direct connection to Moscow. The new service will further boost trade and tourism between Ireland and Russia,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent
Tuesday, October 02, 2018Ryanair Announces New Dublin - Bordeaux Summer Service
Ryanair Announces New Dublin - Bordeaux Summer Service Dublin Airport welcomes the announcement by Ryanair that it is to operate a twice weekly service to Bordeaux in France next summer. Ryanair's new route will operate from April as part of the summer schedule. Welcoming the new service Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Ryanair’s route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. Bordeaux is a wonderful region in France famous for its
Thursday, September 27, 2018Ryanair Announces New Dublin-Cagliari Summer Service
Ryanair Announces New Dublin-Cagliari Summer Service Dublin Airport welcomes the announcement by Ryanair that it is to operate a twice weekly seasonal service to Cagliari in Sardinia next summer. The new route will operate between July and August. Welcoming the new service Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Ryanair’s route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. Cagliari is steeped in history and culture and I have no doubt this new
Thursday, September 20, 2018Dublin Airport To Host Events Celebrating Culture Night 2018
Dublin Airport To Host Events Celebrating Culture Night 2018 Dublin Airport will host a series of events celebrating Culture Night 2018 this Friday evening September 21. This is the first time that Dublin Airport has participated in Culture Night and the events are taking place as part of Fingal County Council’s extensive programme to celebrate Irish culture, creativity and the arts. Talks on Dublin Airport’s history, a live performance by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Port Mearnóg and
Thursday, September 13, 2018Busiest August Ever At Dublin Airport
Busiest August Ever At Dublin Airport Dublin Airport welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers last month, making it the busiest August in the airport’s 78-year history. Passenger numbers increased by 6% last month helped by the introduction of 14 new routes over the summer period and extra capacity on more than 50 existing services. August was the second consecutive month that Dublin Airport has welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers. So far this year total passenger numbers are up 6%,
Thursday, September 13, 2018Dublin Airport’s Platinum Services Shortlisted for Two Global Awards
Dublin Airport’s Platinum Services Shortlisted for Two Global Awards Dublin Airport’s specialised VIP facility, Platinum Services has been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s International Customer Experience Awards. The International Customer Experience Awards recognise outstanding customer experience worldwide in a wide range of business areas. Platinum Services has been shortlisted in both the Customer Experience Team and the Business Change or Transformation categories. “It is an
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Aer Lingus: Now Boarding - Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul
Now Boarding: Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul Aer Lingus announces 2 new North American destinationsMore than 3 million seats to 15 transatlantic destinations on sale from 2019 Dublin, Wednesday 12 September 2018 – There are now 15 ways to the USA.…and Canada as Aer Lingus today announced two new North American destinations for summer 2019 - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Montreal, Canada. Aer Lingus will commence flying direct from Dublin to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and from
Wednesday, August 15, 2018July Was Dublin Airport’s Busiest Month Ever
July Was Dublin Airport’s Busiest Month EverDublin Airport welcomed more than 3.3 million passengers in July, making it the busiest month ever in the airport’s 78 year history. Passenger numbers increased by 7% compared to last July as Dublin Airport welcomed more than 100,000 passengers every day during the month. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe increased by 6%, with more than 1.8 million passengers travelling to European destinations.UK traffic increased by 3%, as more than 919,000
Thursday, July 19, 2018Dublin Airport Promotes Safety on the Airfield
Dublin Airport’s Airside Operations team held a Safety Awareness Day recently to promote and enhance the culture of safety on the airfield. More than 12,000 people from 470 companies work on or around the airfield at Dublin Airport and ensuring their safety as well as the safety of passengers, aircraft and vehicles is a key priority for the Airside Operations team. Dublin Airport Airside Manager Anthony Prior said “All airport staff have a duty to ensure the highest standards of safety are complied with
Wednesday, July 18, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Lufthansa Frankfurt Expansion
Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement by Lufthansa that it is to add a fifth daily service on its Dublin to Frankfurt route. This is the airline’s seventh expansion of services since 2014. The additional daily flight means that Lufthansa’s service between Dublin and Frankfurt will increase from 28 to 34 flights per week representing an increase in capacity of more than 20% when the winter schedule begins on October 28. Welcoming today’s announcement, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent
Thursday, July 05, 2018Chamber Members Enjoy a Fine Evening at the annual Summer BBQ
Fingal Dublin Chamber held their annual Summer BBQ networking event on the 4th of July with a special American theme in The Penthouse @ Wright Venue, Swords. Over 70 Chamber members and guests, along with the Fingal County Council Mayor Anthony Lavin was in attendance at the event which marked the wind-down before the summer break. The social occasion brought together many business men and women who enjoyed food from Hogs & Heifers, complimentary wine from California and swing music from Ken
Monday, March 26, 2018Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the launch of the Emerging Preferred Route for MetroLink
Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the announcement that the public consultation phase of the MetroLink project is to commence this week as MetroLink has the potential to deliver on Project Ireland 2040’s vision for future growth and development in Swords and in the wider Fingal area. Under the National Development Plan 2018-2017, Metro North and Metro South will now proceed as one project known as MetroLink - the metro service will move 30 million passengers a year, with a trip from city centre to the
