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Gardai from the community policing unit in Balbriggan Garda station have been sharing Easter joy with the elderly and vulnerable in our community and would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Easter to you all and stay safe. (more…)
Due to Covid restrictions, Barney Greene was unable to run his tractor run this year and not content to let this slide Barney decided to run an online fundraiser and managed to raise a whopping €6,150 for St Francis Hospice. Barney would once again like to thank everyone who made (more…)
A big well done to the organisers of the St Patrick’s day drive-by in Balrothery who creating great excitement for the residents as they drove through each of the estates to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. The smiles on the children’s faces said it all and there was a great sense of community. (more…)
Balbriggan Garda Tiberiu Badiceanu and Garda Robert Berg called to Applegreen, Millfield Balbriggan and participated in some St Patricks Day Virtual Celebrations with the locals. Balbriggan Gardai are reminding everyone to enjoy St Patrick’s Day and to please comply with the current (more…)
This year’s Balbriggan St Patrick’s Day parade may be cancelled yet again but one thing is for sure, over the years we have had some fantastic parades in Balbriggan. These parades show the great community spirit that exists in the town and how Balbriggan puts on a great show. If you’d like (more…)
Last Thursday, Balbriggan Gardai Tim McCallion and Robert Berg did a drive-by and stopped by to wish local lady Yvonne a Happy 80th Birthday. Yvonne was delighted to see Gardai and enjoyed the celebrations. Happy Birthday Yvonne, we wish you all of life’s best as you celebrate your 80th. (more…)
Turning 82 is a very big deal and it was made very special today for Sister Maureen when Balbriggan Gardai and Balbriggan Fire Services turned up with sirens blaring to wish her a very Happy Birthday. Snow was falling but this didn’t stop the carers and the brave firefighter coming out to (more…)
Balbriggan Gardai, Balbriggan Fire Services, family, friends and neighbours turned out to wish popular Balbriggan lady Marie McSteen a very happy 80th birthday today. Members of the ICA and some of the ladies also turned up to join in the celebration. Marie is a real firecracker and it is (more…)
Balbriggan Gardai, Balbriggan Fire Services, family, friends and neighbours turned out to wish Balbriggan native Ita Kilmurry a very happy 80th birthday today. Ita is a member of the ICA and some of the ladies also turned up to join in the celebration. Happy birthday Ita and we wish you (more…)
Gaffney Auto’s is a two-generation family-run garage who have been working and living for the past 25 years in Ring Commons, Naul. They offer tyres, servicing and all mechanical works carried out, cars, vans & trucks. Pat (father) & Paul (Son) Gaffney both working on mechanics (more…)
If it’s one thing that Balbriggan has it’s community spirit in abundance and this was evident today when residents of Ashfield came out in force to decorate the trees in the estate with Christmas lights. The sun was shining but it was freezing with temperatures only reaching 2 degrees (more…)
Turning 90 is a big milestone and today was made even more special when the Gardai, Fire Services, Order of Malta family and friends turned up to wish Joan well. Joan was also presented with a gift basket from Tesco. Siren’s rang out as the emergency services arrived to greet Joan on this (more…)