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Yesterday, Ardgillan Community college held a farewell assembly for their founding Principal Mr. Michael O’Leary who is retiring in August. Mr O’Leary has dedicated himself for the last ten years to establishing Ardgillan College into the great school it is today. A big thank you must (more…)
On Friday night May McKeon celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by family and friends in the Bracken Court Hotel. May, a former Town Councillor and only retired in 2013 and always has a story to tell. May’s daughters Grainne, Fiona, Niamh and son Diarmuid where there to (more…)
The Balbriggan Community liaison Committee presented the St Patrick’s Day awards to the winners on Thursday 4th April 2019 in Bracken Court Hotel. Present on the night were local Councillors, Cllr Grainne Maguire, Cllr Tony Murphy Cllr Malachy Quinn and Ayodele Yusuf who represented the (more…)
Once again the people of Balbriggan came out in force for the Balbriggan St Patrick Day Parade. The sun was shining as the groups Groups made their way down the town with great enthusiasm and pride and it was evident that a lot of hard work had gone into the displays. Alex from the Balbriggan (more…)
As St. Patrick’s day is fast approaching we have collated the local events to make it easier for you to plan your day. No national holiday is celebrated worldwide with such passion and positive energy as St. Patrick’s Day so come on out and join in the fun on a day where the community comes (more…)
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, (more…)
The Balbriggan Women’s Development Group celebrated the International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March. The day was an opportunity for woman to get together and acknowledge how far women have come over the years and also to recognise the many challenges that still face women (more…)
If there is something that keeps you young it must be Ballroom dancing as for the last 20 years the people who have been dancing at the weekly Glebe North Ballroom dancing have certainly found their fountain of youth. People travel from far and wide to take part in the weekly dancing (more…)
It was a great night last Saturday night at the O’Dwyers Strictly wrap up party. The dancers and the team at O’Dwyers GAA club did a great job to raise funds for the new clubhouse for which planning has now been granted. The event really brought people together and showcased the (more…)
As we approach the end of 2018, we would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for a fantastic year. We have had the pleasure of taking thousands of photos and sharing your stories. Balbriggan is a fantastic town with some of the best people, people who give up their time to run local (more…)
On Sunday 16th December, over 140 Senior Citizens in Balbriggan headed to the Bracken Court Hotel for a delicious Christmas dinner and party night. Dinner was served and music ensured that all attendees got into the Christmas spirit. There were plenty of stories to tell as they chatted (more…)
There was great excitement in Balrothery this evening as Santa arrives to help turn on the Christmas lights. Santa was greeted to cheers from the boys and girls and once the Christmas tree lights were switched on it was then time for Santa to head to his grotto to meet all the boys and girls. (more…)