» Fundraising
It was a great night last night as the ladies came out in force to support the Balbriggan Lourdes Pilgrimage Group. Stage 2 rang out the tunes as the ladies took to the floor. Balbriggan Lourdes Pilgrimage Group first traveled to Lourdes as a group in 1968. Now in it’s 52nd year, Balbriggan Parish (more…)
The Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch of Irish guide dogs for the blind were delighted to be a recent nominated charity to benefit from the Tesco Community Initiative. What you do is pick up a blue chip after paying for your item and drop it into the provided box at the customer (more…)
On Tuesday evening O’Dwyers presented a cheque for €2,400 to Balbriggan Senior Citizens. The money was raised from the from New Years Day Swim which saw many people heading into the freezing sea to raise money for a good cause. O’Dwyers began the Christmas day swim back in 1968 (more…)
On Saturday morning Balbriggan Lions Club presented a very generous cheque for €2,000 to Balbriggan Meals on Wheels. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is a vital, nutritional and social service which has been provided for the community of Balbriggan since 1976, covering Balrothery, Balscadden (more…)
The Balbriggan Christmas day started back in 1968 with 12 swimmers on the King’s strand. The aim of the event was to raise money for local causes and O’Dwyers GAA club have now decided to run a swim on New Year’s day will all monies raised staying in the local area. This year’s recipient is (more…)
There was great excitement this evening as Fionn’s Parade of Lights passed through Balbriggan. Fionn’s Parade of Lights is in memory of Fionn who was taken from his family and friends far too soon last January. Fionn’s Parade of Lights will support three local charities which looked (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…)
Yesterday, three van loads of good donated by O’Dwyers GAA club members, the community of Balbriggan and local businesses headed off to the Capuchin Day Centre for homeless people. Over the last number of weeks the club put out an appeal for donations and were overwhelmed (more…)
O’Dwyers GAA club Capuchin Day Centre appeal for the homeless draws to a close this Saturday, 21st December. There has been massive support from the club members and indeed from the town of Balbriggan. People have been very good. O’Dwyers GAA are hoping to finish in style and (more…)
It may only be December but registrations are open for the Balbriggan Cancer Support Group 10k run/walk which is taking place on 17th March 2020. Some changes have been made for 2020 with a new route which will go through the centre of Balbriggan with the same great finish & hospitality (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…)
Visitors were treated to lots of hand made gifts at the Sunshine House Christmas Craft Fair. Christmas tunes filled the air and there was even gifts for the the family pet included with festive collars and treats on offer. Personalised and pre-printed text art, handmade jewellery, art, knitted (more…)