The Balbriggan Summerfest 10 year celebrations saw a record number of events throughout the course of the week.  The good weather (the Summerfest committee must have a hand in this as every year there’s a heatwave!) certainly added to the success of the event.   As families (more…)

The duck derby is always a favourite with families as they wait with great anticipation for the ducks to make it to the finish line. Due to the recent good weather the water was flowing very slow so the ducks needed lots of encouragement to make it down the river. Check back (more…)

The Balbriggan Summerfest Annual Blessing of the Boats is intended to ensure a safe return for the fishermen and pleasure boats when they embark from Balbriggan harbour. Presided over by Fr Eugene Taaffe, young Amy Campbell rang in the ceremony playing the uilleann pipes. (more…)

Balbriggan Summerfest 2018 came to a close yesterday after a week of fantastic events and amazing weather.  As we work on the final photos and the top 3 videos from Balbriggan’s Got Talent we would like to say a big thank you to the Balbriggan Summerfest committee for a really fantastic (more…)

As part of Balbriggan Summerfest, Balbriggan Integration Forum hosted the Taste of the Nations Food Fair.  The  fair gave attendees a chance to sample foods from around the world while beautiful traditional costumes from Poland were worn with great pride.  Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley (more…)

Nobody is left out of Balbriggan Summerfest, not even the family pet! The pet show was chance for families to bring long these much loved family members who were well behaved and seemed to really enjoy the show. An dog agility show and reptile show entertained the attendees as (more…)

The final of Balbriggan Summerfest Balbriggan’s Got Talent took place on Saturday night in the Bracken Court Hotel.  Three judges, Linda Martin, Irish singer & television presenter, Derek Mooney, Irish radio and television presenter and our very own Brian Howard Balbriggan (more…)

A very popular even at Balbriggan Summerfest is the Balbriggan Fire Brigade car crash demonstration.  Being a member of a fire brigade takes substantial commitment and time and Balbriggan firefighters gave a demonstration on how they deal with extricating people and performing (more…)

Senior Citizens are a very important part of the town, with their knowledge and wisdom they always have a story to share.  Senior citizens were treated to tea and pastries as they were entertainment at the Balbriggan Summerfest Senior Citizens Tea Party.  St Patrick’s Brass and Reed band (more…)