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As we approach the end of 2019, 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…)
A number of Christmas morning swims take place around the country, with many raising money for charities in the process. The Balbriggan Christmas day swim always sees a big turnout however this year there seemed to be a bigger turnout than normal. The sun shining and the sea was calm (more…)
Balbriggan Golf Club held its Annual Bottle Draw on Saturday 14th December. There was a fantastic turnout in the Clubhouse as members support the fun night. The entertainment was provided by The C Sharps & the Balbriggan Golf Club Choir, as they sang some favourite (more…)
A great evening on Georges square in Balbriggan as the Christmas Lights were switched on. The Balbriggan Gospel choir entertained the crowd with Christmas tunes and families joined in to sing along. Santa landed on the roof of the library then came to meet the boys and girls. (more…)
The Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee hosted the Balbriggan Town Awards on Thursday 5th December 2019 in the Bracken Court Hotel. The Town Awards which were traditionally hosted by Balbriggan Town Council have been a great success over the years and have had the support of (more…)
There was great success for Fingal at the IPB Pride of Place Awards as Flemington, Balbriggan was awarded ‘Best Urban Neighbourhood’ and the residents of the Whitestown Estate, Dublin 15 were runners-up in the ‘Best Housing Estate’ category at the Awards in Kilkenny on Saturday evening. (more…)
A great night tonight at the Balbriggan Festival of Fire where hundreds of people headed down to Balbriggan beach to watch the spectacular fireworks. Children were dressed in the costumes and waited with eager anticipation for the show to start. The fireworks were even bigger and better (more…)
On Saturday 14th September the 34th/161st Balbriggan Scout Group celebrated their 90th year of scouting in Balbriggan with a Gala Dinner in the Bracken Court Hotel. It was great to see so many of the Scouting family and friends in attendance. Great stories where shared making for a (more…)
Imelda O’Shea & Mariann Griffin organised a reunion to mark the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of 1999
Balbriggan Golf Club Ladies Team All Ireland Fourball winners on 11th September 2019. The 1999 Lady Captain Maura Faughnan remembers the excitement created around (more…)
Balbriggan Legend Molly Wherity celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends with a special tea in the Bracken Court hotel on Saturday 24th August. A popular lady and an inspiration to everyone she knows Molly has certainly lived life to the full and has given so (more…)
The torrential rain didn’t stop the residents at Bath road in Balbriggan from celebrating at their summer get together. Bingo in the marquee kept the adults entertained as the children played on the bouncy castles and took part in field games. The organisers would like to thank all who came (more…)
A fabulous night with dear friends and family was held in the Bracken Court Hotel on Saturday 29th June for local club, St Mary’s Baton Twirlers. The night was full of fun and special memories were made. Speeches were said by Dinah Black and Michael Connolly where they looked back on a few (more…)