» Fundraising
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…)
Thank you so much to all of the parents who came to support our fundraiser this morning. It was a wonderful occasion. Thanks to those who baked, donated, made tea, cleaned, bought raffle tickets and sang. We raised a whopping, unprecedented €5000 for Crumlin Children’s (more…)
A Thanksgiving sip, swap & shop party was held on Friday 22nd November in the Milestone Inn in Balbriggan. The event was organised by sisters, Therese and Sinead Mullane as a fundraising event for St Francis Hospice in memory of their mam Kathleen Mullane who passed away this year. (more…)
The St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree was launched on Saturday 23rd November in Millfield Shopping Centre. By participating in the Giving Tree Appeal you can help to spread Christmas cheer and excitement, through the gift of surprise! Even the smallest of gifts that are sometimes taken for granted (more…)
Balbriggan Educate Together National School Parents Association once again pulled out all the stops for the ever popular Winter Craft and Food Fair. Wonderful craft stalls, fabulous cakes and recycled goods along with a great raffle with a chance to stop for a tea or coffee and have a chat. (more…)