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Tuesday, October 19, 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
Monday, September 13, 2021Skillnet Ireland welcomes increase in Government funding in Budget 2021 to help businesses recover from impact of Covid-19 pandemic
Skillnet Ireland, a business support agency of the Government of Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s decision to increase its funding allocation by 15% in Budget 2021. The agency has received total funding for 2021 of €41 million in today’s budget through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Skillnet Ireland operates on a cost sharing basis with industry; the total investment in upskilling by Skillnet Ireland in 2021 is likely to exceed €60 million when
Thursday, September 09, 2021Council secures €600,000 in Fáilte Ireland funding for permanent Outdoor Dining facility in Howth
An application by Fingal County Council for the provision of a permanent Outdoor Dining facility in Howth has been awarded €600,000 in funding by Fáilte Ireland under the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme. The Council is planning to create an all-weather dining area in the shape of a Viking ship which will be located at Howth Harbour and could be used for both dining and events. The project is one of 38 in 19 counties across Ireland which have received €9million in funding from Fáilte Ireland to create
Wednesday, September 01, 2021Deadline for applications for new Streetscape Enhancement funding approaching
Fingal County Council would like to remind groups and businesses in Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Donabate and Oldtown that the deadline for applications for the Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement scheme is September 7th. The funding supports the upgrade of shopfronts and building facades and the enhancement of streets and open space through painting, artwork, murals, signage replacement/removal, lighting and planting. Applications welcome at https://submit.link/mS with closing date September 7th. 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
Friday, August 13, 2021Fingal Towns and Villages to benefit from new Streetscape Enhancement funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development
Fingal County Council has been awarded €260,000 in funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the new Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement Scheme 2021. This Scheme is providing €7 million nationally as part of Our Rural Future, a five-year strategy to revitalise rural Ireland and make our rural towns and villages more vibrant and attractive places to live, work and visit. The funding aims to support the upgrade of shopfronts and building facades and the enhancement of streets
Friday, July 23, 2021Fingal welcomes Funding under Connected Hubs Scheme
Fingal County Council is delighted to welcome €115k funding under the #OurRuralFuture Connected Hubs Scheme which will help to facilitate remote working. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced over €8.8 million in funding under the Connected Hubs Scheme – a key deliverable of Our Rural Future. The funding will enable existing hubs and broadband connection points to enhance and add capacity to remote working infrastructure in every region across Ireland. Grants will
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,
Monday, April 19, 2021Council introduces economic stimulus measures for 2021
Fingal County Council continues its efforts under the Fingal In It Together Charter to support businesses with the introduction of three economic stimulus measures to assist businesses as they reopen. The Council is encouraging local hospitality and tourism providers to apply for grant funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new Outdoor Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme aimed at assisting the sector in increasing their outdoor dining capacity. Grants of up to €4,000 are available under the Outdoor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021Fingal County Council and Fingal Chamber to hold local online forums to engage with the business community
Fingal Chamber, in partnership with Fingal County Council, is set to host "Local Area Business Forums" online to give businesses an update on the local authority’s supports and plans for economic development, enterprise, and tourism. Each webinar event will feature presentations from Fingal County Council’s Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, and Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development, Emer O'Gorman. These briefings will also be followed by Q&A sessions. The forum for
Friday, March 05, 2021Fingal County Council welcomes €25.4m in URDF funding for Balbriggan rejuvenation
Fingal County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that €25.4m has been awarded under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for projects associated with the rejuvenation of Balbriggan. The funding will help realise eight projects under the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Plan by 2027. The overall cost of the projects is anticipated to be €33.9m with Fingal County Council providing €8.5m to complete the planned
Tuesday, February 09, 2021Council appoints BAM to upgrade the Snugborough Interchange at Blanchardstown
Following a competitive tender process, Fingal County Council has appointed BAM Civil Ltd. to undertake the construction of the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The project, co-funded by the National Transport Authority, includes the construction of a second bridge over the N3 national primary route as well as new bus lanes, footpaths, protected cycle tracks and traffic lanes giving improved accessibility to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and the Dublin Enterprise Zone
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
Friday, January 15, 2021Remote Work Strategy an Ambitious Vision for Future of Work- Chambers Ireland Calls for Acceleration of Broadband Plan
Chambers Ireland today (15 January 2021) welcomes the publication by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar of the National Remote Working Strategy “Making Remote Work”. The report commits to an acceleration of the National Broadband Plan, investment in remote hubs, reviewing tax treatment and introducing legislative changes on rights to request remote working. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The Strategy is an ambitious vision for the future of work in Ireland and the
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, 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
Friday, November 27, 2020Minister O’Brien visits Fingal County Council to discuss housing targets for 2021 and Covid-19 response
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has paid a visit to Fingal County Council as part of a series of visits the Minister is planning with local authorities across the country to discuss housing delivery targets for 2021 and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister met with the Chief Executive, AnnMarie Farrelly, and some members of the Fingal management team to discuss and update him on the work the Council has done in such an unprecedented
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Fingal adopts budget of €286m for 2021
Fingal County Council has adopted a budget of €286m for 2021 which will ensure that services are maintained and enhanced into next year. It represents an increase of €16.3m from 2020 and is the equivalent of €966.78 per head of population. The Budget provides for increased expenditure in a number of key areas and also makes a level of provision for possible adverse effects due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Council’s finances. The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David Healy said: “I am glad
Monday, November 23, 2020Tánaiste opens new Brexit Loan for small business
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD today (23 November 2020) opened a new scheme to help small businesses prepare for Britain’s exit from the single market and customs union at the end of this year. The new Microfinance Ireland (MFI) Brexit Business Loan, will provide up to €25,000 to businesses whose turnover already is or is likely to fall 15% or more or if the business has a short term cashflow need as a result of Brexit. Loans are available for between six
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Investment of €1.14 million approved for New Projects in Rural Dublin
There is great news for rural areas in Fingal and Dublin with the final approval of €1.14 million in funding for 11 new projects. The Dublin Rural LEADER Local Action Group (LAG) which oversees the LEADER programme in Rural Dublin approved the investment in projects at an online meeting recently. The approved projects are in areas of Enterprise and Job Creation, Social Inclusion and Rural Environment. Ten of the projects approved for funding are based in Fingal. These will generate new enterprise
Friday, October 16, 2020Council announces ambitious €767m three-year Capital Programme
Fingal County Council has approved an ambitious €767m three-year Capital Programme which sets out significant investment on projects across the County, with a strong emphasis on the delivery of housing, active travel measures and greenway infrastructure over its lifetime. The three-year rolling Programme 2021-2023 identifies 233 individual projects across all seven council divisions with an estimated spend of €767.12m, an increase of 24 per cent on the previous plan. The Programme projects a
Friday, September 25, 2020Applications now open for Fingal Main Street Shopfronts and Residences improvement grants
Applications are now open for the Shopfront and Main Street Residences Painting and Improvement Grant Scheme where main street property owners can apply for grant funding of up to 50% of eligible costs and a maximum of €1,500 to replace and renovate shop fronts in Fingal town centres. In partnership with the Dublin Fingal Chamber of Commerce, the Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce and Malahide Chamber of Commerce, Fingal County Council have developed the Shopfront and Main Street Residences Painting and
Friday, September 25, 2020Council to begin €4m scheme to support safer cycling and pedestrian movements
Fingal County Council is to commence the roll out of a €3.9m programme aimed at developing safer infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians in towns and villages across the County. The funding was part of a €55m allocation by the National Transport Authority under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan to support local authorities’ response to Covid-19 challenges and assist with their work to equip local communities and businesses with improved walking and cycling infrastructure. The first
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
Monday, September 07, 2020Credit Guarantee Scheme is a useful addition in suite of supports, but business still needs more from Government
Chambers Ireland today (7 September 2020) welcomes the launch of the new Credit Guarantee Scheme, and encourages businesses to make full use of the range of state supports available. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The new Scheme is an ambitious new initiative, where 80% of borrowings will be backed by the State. Interest rates will also be offered at a much lower rate than other more traditional business loans. While debt won't suit all businesses, for those
Wednesday, August 19, 2020Fingal County Council successful in securing funding for two projects from the Public Service Innovation Fund 2020
Fingal County Council has been awarded a total of €35,000 under the Public Service Innovation Fund, which aims to support innovation from public service bodies to promote collaboration and improved approaches to service delivery. Two Digital Fingal projects - the 3D Virtual Reality Model to Enhance Citizen Engagement and the Building Smart Traffic Control Room and IoT Sensor Testbed for Traffic Congestion - were successful in their applications. Some €20,000 has been awarded to develop a 3D Virtual
Monday, August 10, 2020Applications now open for Restart Grant Plus
Fingal County Council is now accepting applications for the Restart Grant Plus which was launched today by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, TD. Like the Restart Grant Scheme, which closed for applications on July 22, the Restart Grant Plus will assist businesses in covering the costs associated with reopening following the Covid-19 lockdown. It is part of the Government’s July Stimulus package and will be available for businesses with up to 250 employees as
Thursday, July 30, 2020Government launches €500 million long-term lending for SMEs, Farmers and Fishing
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dara Calleary TD today (Thursday the 30th of July) launched a €500 million expansion to the Future Growth Loan Scheme, the government’s scheme to support SMEs, farmers and fishing. The additional funding will be provided by the European Investment Bank Group. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD said: “The past few months have been very
Monday, July 27, 2020Amazon creates new jobs in Fingal and across Ireland
Today, Amazon announced that it is creating another 1,000 permanent jobs in Ireland over the next two years. The new, highly skilled roles will be based in locations across the company’s Cork and Dublin sites in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, the city centre, and north County Dublin, and will bring Amazon’s total permanent workforce in the country to 5,000 people over the next two years. This will help to support Ireland’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new employment opportunities
Thursday, July 23, 2020July Stimulus gives breathing room for business, but long-term strategy for recovery will be needed, says Fingal Dublin Chamber
Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes this afternoon’s announcement (23 July 2020) on the July Stimulus from Government. The measures include:Expansion of grant aid for business impacted by COVID-19Extension and reform of the Wage Subsidy Scheme beyond August, to March next yearExtension of Commercial Rates WaiverStimulus measures to support sectors vulnerable to pandemic social-distancing, including retail, hospitality and tourismAdditional funding for active travel infrastructure Speaking this afternoon,
Thursday, July 23, 2020Government launches €7.4 billion Jobs Stimulus to help businesses re-open, get people back to work and promote confidence
The Government has today announced the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19. Launching the Jobs Stimulus, the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD said: "The stimulus package announced today will protect existing jobs while creating new and sustainable employment options in the months and years ahead. These measures will support small and medium businesses, give young people
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
Friday, July 10, 2020Restart Grants in Fingal top €5m mark
Restart Grant payments to Fingal businesses from Fingal County Council have now topped over €5m with 982 businesses approved for grants ranging from €2,000 to €10,000. The Restart Grant is part of the Council’s commitment to supporting the local economy and assisting businesses trying to recover from the difficult COVID-19 period. The Council’s Economic Enterprise and Tourism Department has worked closely with local Chambers of Commerce and national agencies since the COVID-19 crisis commenced in
Friday, June 12, 2020Council’s commitment to local business and economy continues with funding totalling €1.4m approved under the ReStart Grant Scheme
Fingal County Council’s commitment to supporting the local economy and assisting businesses during the difficult COVID-19 period has continued this week with the approval of the first round of funding totalling €1.4m under the ReStart Grant Scheme. The Council has been to the forefront of supporting the business community during the pandemic and has implemented a range of supports and initiatives to assist small and medium enterprises. The Economic Enterprise and Tourism Department has also worked
Monday, June 08, 2020Fingal Dublin Chamber calls on Government to support Dublin Airport capital projects
Responding to the news that the daa is currently losing €1m per day due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fingal Dublin Chamber is calling on the Government to support crucial capital investments. Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive, Anthony Cooney, said: “Dublin Airport has experienced extraordinary growth in recent years and they were enjoying a positive start to the year before the sharp fall in recent months. While normal operations may be temporarily halted as our society and economy
Monday, June 08, 2020Online trading a lifeline for business - additional funding welcomed by Fingal Dublin Chamber
Fingal Dublin Chamber today (8 June 2020) welcomes news from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, that the Trading Online Voucher Scheme has received additional funding. Speaking this afternoon, Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive Anthony Cooney said, “Today’s announcement from Minister Humphreys and Minister Bruton that an additional €14.2 million will be made available for the Trading Online Scheme will be widely
Friday, June 05, 2020In briefing with Minister for Finance, Fingal Dublin Chamber Ireland calls for certainty on COVID-19 financial supports and commitment on MetroLink as part of the National Development Plan
Ahead of this morning’s (5 June 2020) Cabinet meeting, Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO welcomed Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, in a digital briefing. The Minister briefed the Chamber on the economic decisions taken so far to protect incomes and to protect employers, both of whom are operating in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. The Minister also emphasised the need to target future economic interventions in a way that best supports the economy. Speaking this morning, Fingal Dublin Chamber
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Friday, May 22, 2020Applications open for Restart Grant to help Fingal’s micro and small businesses
Applications for the Restart Grant which will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with either staying open or reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures are being accepted from today, Friday, May 22. Businesses in Fingal, which fulfill the criteria, must apply for the Restart Grant though Fingal County Council. Applications are to be submitted on-line at https://submit.link/E5RPF and details of the scheme are also available on
Wednesday, May 20, 2020Chambers Ireland welcomes wellspring of supports from An Post
Following today’s (20 May 2020) announcement from An Post of its commitment of €2 million worth of practical supports for Ireland’s SMEs to get back to business, Chambers Ireland welcomes this new package of supports, which includes a dedicated eCommerce advice hub for SMEs, and complements the range of business supports already available from Government and the supports of local Chambers nationwide. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “An Post’s commitment
Friday, April 10, 2020Local Enterprise Office Fingal Welcomes Expansion of Business Supports
Expansion of Trading Online Voucher (TOV) Scheme and reduction in Microfinance Ireland (MFI) interest rate announced Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an expansion of the TOV Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for MFI loans. Minister Humphreys announced the expansion of the €2,500 TOV Scheme through Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), for businesses employing up to 10
Monday, March 16, 2020Flexibility, responsibility and continuity will protect the Irish economy from the worst impacts of the Covid-19
Fingal Dublin Chamber, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide network of chambers call for all businesses, Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsible to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that we may ensure business continuity through this crisis. A strength of business people is that working together we find solutions. Part of the solution to those businesses seeing their income dry up is to assist in managing their outgoings, with cashflow being critical for all
Monday, February 24, 2020Fingal award funding of €288,000 under the Festival and Events Funding Programme 2020
Fingal County Council has announced funding of €288,000 to 43 groups and organisations across Fingal under the Festival and Events Funding Programme 2020. Awarded by Events Unit from the Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development Department, the funding will assist a wide range of musical, sporting and cultural events across the county in the months ahead. The Events Unit has just released its Event calendar for 2020 which covers 30 event locations, supporting 12 Community Festivals, 36 Family
Friday, February 14, 2020Free Community event to be held in Donabate in advance of Distributor Road opening
Fingal County Council is set to host a free community celebration in Donabate in advance of the official opening of the Donabate Distributor Road. The “Rock the Road’ event will take place on Sunday, February 23 at 11am and local residents will enjoy a vehicle-free 4km event down the new road, which is set to open at the end of the month. Community groups and residents are invited along to the family-friendly event, of which the first 1,000 participants will receive a free commemorative reusable
Wednesday, February 12, 2020The CSO’s Home Building Figures Obscure Underlying Problems
Chambers Ireland welcomes the increase in the CSO’s house completion figures but calls on political parties to ensure the next Programme for Government tackles delivery obstacles and relegates sprawl to the past. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome the increased construction of new homes in the CSO figures and in particular the rise of concentrated building in urban areas. The increasing density of new developments is positive too, with apartment builds in
Tuesday, January 14, 2020Fingal Council appoints contractor to start work on the Hole in the Wall Road / Mayne Road Junction
Fingal County Council has announced the appointment of SIAC Construction Ltd to deliver the Hole in the Wall Road / Mayne Road Junction Upgrade scheme. The project involves the realignment of the junctions of the Mayne Road with the Hole in the Wall Road and the Drumnigh Road. It will create a much safer road layout for all road users by providing improved sightlines and new signalised crossing facilities, as well as new footpaths and cycleways and road pavement reconstruction. Mayor of Fingal,
Thursday, January 09, 2020Ireland’s first Electric Bus takes to the road commissioned by Tifco Hotel group
Ireland’s first fully-electric bus went into operation today, representing another milestone in the country’s transition to a low-carbon future. The Volvo bus – commissioned by Tifco Hotel Group – will operate an 8km round trip between the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Dublin Airport every 30 minutes from 4am to 11.30pm daily, 7 days a week. ESB, through its Smart Energy Services business, is providing a high-powered electric vehicle charging solution which will be located on the hotel
Thursday, September 19, 2019First Concrete Pavement To Be Poured At Dublin Airport’s New North Runway
The first concrete pavement for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway will be laid within the next 10 days. The start of construction of pavement quality concrete, which is the top layer of the new runway, is a key milestone for the €320 million North Runway project. The concrete will be poured at the western end of the new runway, which is more than six times longer than Dublin’s O’Connell Street. “We’re delighted to be starting to build the top pavement concrete layer of Ireland’s new runway,” said daa
Wednesday, September 11, 2019No-Deal Brexit must be prepared for, but capital projects must be delivered
Following the Cabinet level agreement that Budget 2020 is to be prepared under a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot has welcomed this decision, specifically the regional and sectoral approach, and calls on Government to ensure that spending for capital projects is delivered. “Decisions on Budget 2020 must be based on what we know. Currently there is no Withdrawal Agreement, so the departure of the UK from the EU without a deal at the end of October must be the
Tuesday, August 27, 2019Council welcomes FLAG North East funding of €600,000 for Fingal coastal projects
Fingal County Council has welcomed the announcement by the North East Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) of continued investment in a diverse range of projects across Fingal this year. Grants totalling €973,221 have been announced in the FLAG North East Area, which covers the counties of Dublin, Meath and Louth. The Fingal region has directly benefited from €600,000 in funding over the last three years in conjunction with the FLAG North East programme. A total of 36 FLAG projects were approved
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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
