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A new local Garda initiative has been set up to explain to teenagers in local schools of being a money mule. A money mule is a person who allows their bank account to be used by criminals to launder money through their bank account for a small commission. This is an increasing problem (more…)
The third-year students at Balbriggan Community College decided to show the staff how much they appreciated them. During online discussions in Wellbeing classes with their year head, the students highlighted their understanding of how the lockdowns were having their toll on the staff (more…)
To celebrate National Tree Week Fingal County Council has planted native specimen oak trees as a commemoration to lost loved ones during this challenging year. They were also delighted to launch the Bremore Park Tree Trail in Balbriggan. With level 5 restrictions remaining in place (more…)
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has approved a proposal for a new satellite model of Irish-medium post-primary provision to be piloted in Dundalk. The model involves a satellite /Dundalk-based campus of An Foras Pátrúnachta’s Balbriggan Gaelcholáiste – Coláiste (more…)
Congratulations to Ali Khan and Bazil Khan from fourth-year who were awarded 3rd place in the Biological and Ecological Intermediate Category at the BT Young Scientist Virtual Exhibition in January 2021. Their project was entitled ‘Does nano silver have an effect on Pea Plants?’ (more…)
Covid-19 did not prevent Ardgillan College from putting on a wonderful Virtual Talent Show for students last Friday. Students sang, danced and performed, showcasing their unique talents and impressive skills. The event spread palpable joy around the college. Congratulations to first (more…)
Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is pictured with students from Ardgillan Community College Balbriggan Olivia Brennan, Daire Allen and Laura Dunne who are competing in the Construction Industry Federation’s ‘Design a Home for Everyone’ school’s competition. The competition will see (more…)
In a year when even sport took a backstep, Transition Year students in Loreto Balbriggan decided to celebrate the achievements of sportswomen everywhere by interviewing three of their most accomplished teachers. Ms Sarah Rowe (Mayo LGFA and Collingwood AFLW), Ms Michelle (more…)
The Gardaí In Balbriggan have counted their steps for the “Stepping out of Lockdown Challenge” that took place yesterday and have reached their goal by walking a combined total of 414,916 steps over the 24 hour period. This has exceeded their goal of 380,160 steps they had set. (more…)
REMINDER: St. Oliver Plunkett’s National School in Balrothery is still accepting applications for school places for all classes for year 2021/2022. The school caters to boys and girls and the application form is available on the school website and can be posted by request via email to (more…)
Bracken Educate Together National School will be taking applications for 2021/22 school year from 19th October /until 16th November 2020. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the 2021/22 school year is available as follows. Applications (more…)
Má theastaíonn uait do pháiste a chlárú le Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín don scoil bhliain 2021-22, is féidir é a dhéanamh ón 01/10/2020-22/10/2020. Tá an fhoirm iarratais & tuilleadh eolais le fáil ar www.gsbhailebrigin.ie ar an leathanach ‘clárachán’ do thuismitheoirí. (more…)