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to the Balbriggan.info. Your one stop shop for information on Balbriggan. Our
aim is to provide as much information about the area as possible whilst helping
to promote local shops, businesses, clubs and organisations.
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| FREE
Door-to-Door Transport Service for residents over 65 years of age |
22-Feb-12:
Vantastic in association with Fingal County Council & the Fingal Senior Citizens'
Forum are offering a FREE Door-to-Door Transport Service to residents over 65yrs
of age. This service is available to residents of Fingal who live East of the
M1 to health appointments. The pilot will run for 12 months from 6th February
2012. Early booking is required as places are limited. For further Information
contact Vantastic on freephone 1800-242703. For further
details click here |
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| Campaign
Against Household Tax |
 21-Feb-12:
There will be a Protest for the Campaign against Household Tax at Balbriggan
Town Hall at 12:00 noon on Saturday 25th February and a Public Meeting at 8:00pm
on Tuesday 28th February
For further details
check out our events page |
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| FAI/FCC/
Garda/Foroige Late Night Soccer League |
 21-Feb-12:
The FAI/FCC/ Garda/Foroige Late
Night 5-a-side league started on Friday the 3rd February 2012. There are 11 teams
taking part and
the winners go forward to the Dublin finals. With some promising young players
turning up each week the league is proving to be a real success. Click
here to see the UPDATED league table, some photos & a VIDEO
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| Giovanni
Trapattoni launches FAI/Fingal County Council in conjunction with Swords Pavilions
grassroots initiative - "The Road to Poland" |
 20-Feb-12:
Abbotstown, FAI headquarters saw Giovanni
giving the thumbs up to a community partnership between the FAI/Fingal County
Council and Swords Pavilions. This grassroots initiative has been a fantastic
success to date with 3 afterschool coaching programmes set up in Balbriggan and
a unique "Road to Poland" 4v4 Tournament play competition.
Click
here to read more and to view some photos |
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| Balbriggan
Community Policing Forum Public Meeting |
 20-Feb-12:
There will be a Balbriggan Community Policing Forum Public
Meeting on Wednesday 29th February This meeting
is an opportunity for all people living in Balbriggan and Balrothery to bring
to light any issues that they may have regarding community safety. This can range
from drug and alcohol related issues/crime to anti-social behaviour within the
local community. If you want to be heard please attend the meeting. For
further details click here |
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| Balbriggan
Fire Brigade attend to Fire & Road Traffic Accident |
 16-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Fire Brigade D231 were busy tonight as they attended a fire
on Hamlet Lane and then a road traffic accident at Drogheda Street and Bath Road
both within an hour of each other. The ambulance took an hour to reach the accident
showing the vital role that the Babriggan Fire Brigade play. Click
here for more |
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| Sharon
Makes It Through To The LIVE Finals!! |
 19-Feb-12:
Congratulations to Sharon Gaynor-Campbell
who made it through the live auditions of The Voice of Ireland tonight.
To
watch Sharon's audition and see how you can WIN TWO TICKETS
to the live finals on 29th April click
here |
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| Fire
in House Down Near Balbriggan Harbour |
 19-Feb-12:
19-Feb-12: A
fire broke out yesterday in the house down beside Balbriggan Harbour. No one was
in the house (which is used as a store) when the fire broke out. Members of the
Fire Brigade where on hand to quickly extinguish
the fire and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Click
here for some photos |
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| Barbados
Style Wedding Reception for Dolores & Chris |
 19-Feb-12:
Following the wedding of Dolores and Chris Brady
Byrne in Barbados in October 2011 family and friends gathered in the City North
Hotel to celebrate in what I can only describe as a truly unique occasion. The
theme for the night was Barbados style and as you will see from the photographs
everyone joined in the fantastic atmosphere and fun. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Water
Outage in Balrothery on Monday 20th February |
 17-Feb-12:
Cllr May McKeon has asked us to inform
residents in Balrothery that the work will be carried out on Monday 20th February
to upgrade the pumps that serve water to the greater Balrothery Area.
It
will be necessary to turn off the pumps between 8.30am and 8:00pm to carry out
the upgrade. To find out what areas will be
affected click here
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| Balbriggan
Cancer Support Group Fun Run: 17-March-12 |
 17-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Cancer Support Group will be having a fun run on the
17th of March 2012. The run will commence at
9:30am at the centre on Harry Reynold's road.Registration will take place in the
Bracken Court Hotel Click
here to find out more
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| Educational
& Medical Assessments for Autism /ADD/ADHD Funding by Friends of Autism
and ADHD |
16-Feb-12:
Friends of Autism and ADHD are delighted to be a position to be able to
fund up to 20 assessments for people with Autism and/or ADD/ADHD. The assessments
will consist of a Educational assessment by a clinical Educational Psychologist.
DR Ann.Prosser,Psy.D. is a licensed/Certified Clinical Psychologist. Click
here to read more |
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| Balbriggan
Youth Service Band Night in The Milestone |
 16-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Youth Service's first band night of the year took place in The
Milestone's newly refurbished function room on Friday February 10th. Over 160
young people packed into the Milestone for this mid-term break celebration to
see 6 local acts whip up a musical frenzy.
Click here to
read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan.info
to Stream the Balbriggan St. Patricks Day Parade LIVE! |
 Feb-12:
We are working hard at the
moment to put the wheels in motion to stream the St Patricks Day Parade 'LIVE'
on our website. We have contracted the services of Lispopple Studios to broadcast
and film the event and we are very excited. With
so many young people heading off around the world to find work we don't want to
leave them out of the celebrations - let your friends and family around the world
know by sharing this page with them. For
further details click here |
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| Valentines
Day @ Harveys American Bar & Grill |
 15-Feb-12:
Love was in the air last night in Harveys
American Bar & Grill in Balbriggan as the restaurant was booked to full capacity.
We caught up with some of the couples as they celebrated this night for romance.
Harveys has some great meals deals which are sure to wet your appetite. Click
here to view some photos |
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| Irish
Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for Volunteers! |
 14-Feb-12:
Irish Guide Dogs for the
Blind is calling on Dublin North and Dublin City center community members to 'get
going for Guide Dogs' and volunteer in 2012. The national charity is hosting a
volunteer information evening at Croke Park Hotel, Drumcondra at 8pm on February
21st to highlight the many ways volunteers can get involved in support of their
work. Click
here to read more and find find out how to get involved
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| Balbriggan
Allotments Update! |
 12-Feb-12:
The planning application for the Balbriggan
Allotments at Knocknagin Lane is now underway and the proposed development will
include the development of 260 allotments, car parking space for 50 cars, a new
vehicular entrance from Knocknagin lane, gravel and grass pathways, a watertank,
groundwater well and associated water supply. Click
here to read more
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| Superintendent
Joe Kelly's Retirement Party |
 12-Feb-12:
Balbriggan's Superintendent Joe Kelly is retiring
at the end of the month and friends, colleagues and family came together give
him a great send off. The room was full to capacity and with everyone paying €30
towards the night with funds raised going to the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Balbriggan
Tidy Towns plant over 1,000 hedge plants in only 3 weeks! |
 11-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Tidy Towns team have had a third successive Saturday of planting.
This week (11th Feb) the team were on the verge across from the round-about on
the Harry Reynolds Road, planting 300 Pyracantha bushes up against a wall prone
to graffiti. Click
here to read more... |
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| Thank
You from Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce President
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 10-Feb-11:
As President of the Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce I would
like to sincerely 'Thank' all those who contributed to making the 9th of February
a Day to remember in Balbriggan. Of course I am talking about the fantastic Balbriggan
Maritime Museum Exhibition which was attended by 990 visitor between the hours
of 9am and 9pm in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan.
Click here
to read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan
'Pop-Up' Maritime Museum Opens it's Doors |
 09-Feb-12:
Balbriggan hosted the first ‘pop-up’ Maritime Museum
in the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday, 9th February . The museum will be open
until 9:00pm The museum was opened by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the
Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD. Pupils from the local schools got to visit and by
3pm over 700 people had attended. This is a huge success for the organisers. This
commmunity event is aimed at establishing a permanent Balbriggan Maritime Museum.
Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Balbriggan
Lions Club Present Cheque for €1,500 to Meals on Wheels |
 08-Feb-12:
The Balbriggan Lions Club
presented Balbriggan Meals
on Wheels with a Cheque for €1,500. The Lions Club would like to thank
their suppporters who make donations like this possible. This generous donation
was welcomed by Balbriggan Meals on Wheels as it will help them to continue their
great work. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 - Part 3 |
 07-Feb-12:
Today we bring you even more footage from the 1993 Balbriggan Breakaway
Festival. Lots of faces to identify, can you pick out the people you know?
Click
here to view the video |
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| Barbara
McMahon Celebrates Her 40th Birthday |
 05-Feb-12:
Barbara McMahon celebrated her 40th birthday with friends and family in
the Star in Swords. Barbara is originally from Swords but is living in Balbriggan.
Happy 40th Birthday Barbara, as they say life begins at 40!
Click here for some photos |
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| Paul
Richardson Celebrates His 21st Birthday |
 04-Feb-12:
Friends and family gathered in the Miletsone Inn
to celebrate the 21st Birthday of Paul Richardson. Paul's Mam Bernie and Dad Timmy
along with his sister Catherine where on hand along with his godmother Noeleen
to help Paul celebrate this milestone in his life. The party was getting in to
full swing as we were leaving and we hope everyone had a great night. Happy 21st
Birthday Paul! Click
here for some photos |
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| Balbriggan
Dramatic Society Table Quiz |
 03-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Dramatic Society held a table quiz in
the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday 2nd February and a great night it was. There
was a good turnout on the night and the questions were well though out and even
challenged the greatest minds. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Break-in
@ Mario's Toys on Dublin Street |
 03-Feb-12:
At around 4:00am this morning Mario's Toys on Dublin
Street was broken into and a lot of damage was done to the shop Fingerprints have
been taken and the Gardai are asking for any witnesses ...
Click
here to read more
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| Balbriggan
Library - A Great Resource on Your Doorstep! |
 03-Feb-12:
In 2011 there were 187,227 visits to Balbriggan
Library, 148,157 books were borrowed and Library users spent 25,973 hours on our
free public pcs. Click
here for a list of upcoming classes/courses scheduled to take place in the
library over the coming weeks
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| Volunteers
Urgently Required! |
 02-Feb-11:
Remember Us is an integrated social youth group
for young people/adults with special needs and caters for members aged 4 upwards
(we have 4 different groups) from the North Fingal and surrounding areas. The
club is mainly based in Balbriggan & some club nights are based in Swords.
For further details click
here
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| Pyne
Family Appear on Family Fortunes in the Helix |
 01-Feb-12:
Talk about celebrities, well we in Balbriggan/Balscadden
can say we have our very own when the Pyne family participated in the Irish version
of Family Fortunes in the Helix in Dublin today. Over two hundred supporters,
family and friends were there to cheer on the team. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| “Road
to Poland ” 4V4 Tournament Play |
 31-Jan-12:
With the excitement of Euro 2012 this summer the
FAI in conjunction with Fingal County Council and the Pavilions Swords are delighted
to announce a new fun Football programme. It is based on 4 v 4, you do not have
to form a team or play for a club team…. just turn up and play. It is open to
boys and girls. One lucky winner (accompanied by an adult) will be a Mascot/Flag
bearer for the Final friendly in the Aviva Stadium on the 26th May before the
Republic of Ireland set off for Poland. For
further details click here |
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| Muscular
Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) National Awareness Campaign |
 30-Jan-12:
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information, advice and support
to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of
support services. Their objective is to promote through practical empowerment,
independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy. Click
here to read more
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| Tom
Russell, American Singer Songwriter Plays to a Full Crowd in the The Heritage
Centre, Balrothery |
 30-Jan-12:
Tom Russell an American singer-songwriter played in The Heritage Centre
Balrothery on Sunday 29th January 2012. Accompanying Tom was Thad Beckman who
has been a professional musician for more than 30 years. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 - Part 2 |
 29-Jan-12:
Today we bring you some more footage from the Balbriggan Breakaway Festival in
1993 courtesy of David Brangan. It's great to have this footage from 19 years
ago and we would love to hear your comments/feedback...
View
the video and read more here
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| Thank
‘YEW’ from Balbriggan Tidy Towns |
 29-Jan-12:
Saturday the 28th of January was a cold a crisp day but very suitable
for planting out new hedging. So members of Balbriggan Tidy Towns Association
were joined by Scouts from the 34th/161st Troop, members of the Martello Residents
association, members of the Fingal Green Party from Balbriggan, Donabate and Skerries
and a number of volunteer Balbriggan residents. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Zeus
Hair Celebrate the 1st Birthday of the Salon |
 29-Jan-12:
The folks at Zeus Hair celebrated
the first birthday of the salon in Moti Mahal Indian Restaruant with staff and
friends. Saji, manager of Moti Mahal was on hand to ensure that the group had
a great night. Click
here to read more & for some photos |
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| Guitar
Teacher Wanted! |
 27-Jan-12:
St George's National School are
seeking a guitar teacher for 2 hours per week.
Contact
01 8410107 for further details. |
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| Foroige
- Volunteer Drive! |
 26-Jan-12:
Have you got some time to spare each week?
Have you ever wanted to positively influence the lives of young people in your
community and develop your leadership and facilitation skills at the same time?
If the answer is "YES!" then look no further: Balbriggan Youth Service is looking
for able and talented adult volunteer leaders to run exciting new youth groups
in Balbriggan in 2012. For further details click
here |
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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 |
 25-Jan-12:
Today we bring you some footage from the Balbriggan Breakaway Festival in 1993
courtesy of David Brangan. It's great to have this footage from 19 years ago and
we would love to hear your comments/feedback...
View
the video and read more here
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| St
George's National School Enrollments for Sep 2012 |
| 24-Jan-12:
St George's National School are
taking enrolments for Junior Infants for September 2012. Enrolment
will close on Monday 20th February 2012 |
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| Monica
Tolans No1 Beauty and Skincare Clinic Received Fantastic Endorsement |
 24-Jan-12:
Esteemed Beauty Columnist for the Sunday Independent Triona McCarthy gives Monica
Tolans No1 Beauty and Skincare Clinic her stamp of approval in Sundays paper.
Corina told us " In today's climate I think it is more important than ever
to support local business that provide employment locally and Monica Tolans have
done that for over 30 years. I would be delighted if you would extend this to
as many people as possible and allow the local community to share and know the
professional Skincare and beauty clinic that is right on their doorstep. If Triona
McCarthy felt the whole country should know about us then it is only fitting we
should do the same" A BIG Well Done to all the
team at Monica Tolans, A well deserved seal of approval!
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| Meals
on Wheels Presented with Cheque from Ring Commons Tractor Run |
 24-Jan-12:
Ring Commons held a tractor run on
11th December and raised €1577.20 which they donated to Balbriggan
Meals on Wheels. Balbriggan
Meals on Wheels receive funding from HSE for the part time Co-ordinator
and a portion of the cost of the meals. They have to raise the balance of funding
themselves hence, this money is a welcome boost. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Work
on 3rd lane of M1 from Drinan (J3) to Lissenhall (J4) begins on 25th of January |
 23-Jan-12:
Construction of an additional lane in each direction of the M1 between
Junction 3 (Drinan) and Junction 4 (Lissenhall) is due to start on Wednesday 25th
January next.
The works will be carried out
in the central median from the northern end of the current M1 Lane Improvement
Scheme and construction is expected to be completed by the end of November 2012.
Click here to
read more and view the plans |
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| Balbriggan
FC under 11 and 13 Girls Walk 5K to Raise Funds for New Kits |
 23-Jan-12:
On Sunday, 17th December 2011 the parents and girls of the under 11 and
13 girls teams from Balbriggan FC took part in a sponsored 5k walk in Ardgillian
to raise funds for new tracksuits and football kits. In total the team have 20
players who train twice a week and are doing really well in the league. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan
Lions Club |
 23-Jan-12:
Balbriggan
Lions Club wish to thank everybody who supported our annual Christmas
Bottle Draw in the local pubs and clubs. The proceeds of the Draw were donated
to Balbbriggan Meals on Wheels. A cheque for €1150 was presented. Click
here to read more |
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| Mini
Marathon in Balbriggan on 17th March |
| 22-Jan-12:
Balbriggan Cancer Support Group
are having a women's mini marathon - 10k in the town on the 17th March. Men are
welcome to part take in the same if they wear blue or pink. Get
training now, further details to follow... |
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older news check out our photos or news
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| NewHaven
Bay, A Poem by Christy Geraghty ... |
 Today
we bring you a beautiful poem by local historian and poet Christy Geraghty. Christy
how in his 86th year was born in Balbriggan and lived in no. 2 Chapel Street.
Speaking to Christy he informed us that his
family association with Balbriggan can be traced back five generations. As we
say a “True Local”. A little bit about Newhaven Bay or sometimes referred to as
Cromwell’s Harbour (folklore only) just beyond the Sailors Grave. This was actually
the first harbour in Balbriggan before Baron Hamilton developed our new and much
improved local harbour. At Newhaven Bay the boats dropped their catch of herrings
which was then taken to the village of Balscadden meaning the “Town of the Herring
“ Today’s poem by Christy is one of a collection
he gave me and over the coming months we hope to feature them on balbriggan.info
for your enjoyment. Also included is a photograph of Christy on the main street
in Balbriggan taken after one of his many walks. Balbriggan.info wish Christy
health in the future and look forward to reading more of his work during the coming
year. Click
here to read Christy's poem |
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