- Happy Bloomsday from the home of “Balbriggan buckskins”
Bloomsday celebrates the 16th June 1904, which is the day depicted in James Joyce’s world famous novel, Ulysses.
Did you know that Balbriggan’s world famous stockings, made by Smyco, and called “Balbriggans”, feature in the novel? The fearsome character, the Citizen, is described as Continue reading → - Council elects new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Fine Gael Councillor Anthony Lavin was elected as Mayor of Fingal at the annual meeting of Fingal County Council which was held today in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Swords. Cllr Grainne Maguire, an independent councillor, was elected as Deputy Mayor. Cllr Lavin defeated Cllr Paul Continue reading →
- Successful Car Sharing Initiative expanded to North Fingal Towns
Fingal County Council and GoCar are delighted to launch the expansion of the pilot car-sharing scheme in North County Dublin. The launch took place in Swords main street, where two GoCars are now available, along with 4 other locations in Malahide, Skerries and Portmarnock . The expansion Continue reading →
- Ace Annual Charity in Balbriggan raise €8,475 for St Francis Hospice
The Ace fundraising committee put in a huge effort every year to raise funds for very deserving causes. The committee is made up of Fran & Patricia Malone, John & Brigid Delaney, Sharon Caldwell, Sharon Casey, Linda Moore, Anna Kelly and Mary Cahil. Once again it was a successful Continue reading →
- Balbriggan Golf Club Ladies Open Fourball Competition
On Tuesday 12th June, Balbriggan Golf Club held a Ladies Open Fourball Competition. This competition has been sponsored by local firm Bridgestone International since 2015. Colm Conynham of Bridgestone International spoke of the continued involvement of Bridgestone in sponsoring Golf Continue reading →
- Water crisis in Skerries highlights planning and infrastructure failings – Ryan
Brendan Ryan, Labour Party TD and Skerries resident has stated that the water crisis in Skerries has highlighted a planning and infrastructure crisis Ryan “The people of Skerries have experienced great hardship with the collapse of the water service over the past week. Whilst the Continue reading →
- Ryan calls on Ross to support increased service for 101 Bus Eireann route
Brendan Ryan TD, Labour Party Spokesperson for Transport has called on Minister Shane Ross to support an increased service for the 101 Bus Éireann route, as currently people living in the town of Balrothery are being left behind at peak times. Ryan “An increase in the 101 Bus Éireann Route Continue reading →
- Fingal County Council signed the order to appoint the contractor for both Balbriggan and Skerries Skate Parks today
Fingal County Council signed the order to appoint the contractor for both Balbriggan and Skerries Skate Parks today, Tuesday 12th June 2018. Congratulations to all the groups who worked hard to raise awareness and helped make these skate parks become a reality. The skate parks Continue reading →
