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The members of Balbriggan tourism committee look back over the last four years and reflect on all the achievements. Relocation of the tourism office to Georges square was an important move to create more visibility and be better placed to inform visitors and locals alike. One of the first (more…)
On Wednesday we published a story about the tall ship Gorch Fock visiting Dublin and we were delighted to receive an email from former Gorch Fock Sailor, Michael Brzoza. Michael was on board the Gorch Fock for two tours in 1980 and kindly offered to write a story for us detailing what life is (more…)
Balbriggan.info are delighted to launch a new Balbriggan Postcard. The postcard contains 6 photos depicting scenes from around the town; Ardgillan Castle, Bremore Castle, Balbriggan Golf club, lighthouse, beach and main street outside the hotel. Very few towns can boast the amenities (more…)
Skerries Tennis Club have formed an affiliation with Wetherby Tennis Club in Yorkshire, England and have visited three times, the last time being last week end! What a beautiful week end it was and they were enthralled yet again with the scenery etc. as they all live approx. 1.5 hours from (more…)
Host families wanted from the 25th June to 23rd July for Spanish students. To be considered you must have a child aged between 13 and 15 years of age. Top rates paid to selected hosts. If you think you could offer placement for a student get in touch. For further information please call (more…)
Ardgillan Castle have linked up with Seasons of Skerries to provide Afternoon Tea, a truly enjoyable tea time experience. The new service will be available in the Billiard Room of the castle and the food is supplied by the local restaurant. The initiative was launched on Thursday, 21 May at the castle (more…)
After extensive lobbying Cllr Tony Murphy has convinced Fingal County Council to relocate the Tourist Office into the civic Buildings on St. Georges Square Balbriggan. “While we were happy to have a tourist office in Balbriggan it needed to be more visible and have a central location” he says. (more…)
Cllr. Mags Murray, Mayor of Fingal officially opening of the newly renovated tea rooms in Ardgillan Castle on Friday. The tea rooms have been extensively refurbished to enhance the peaceful and relaxing ambience of the Castle. Guests can unwind and enjoy the Teas, Coffees and homemade delights (more…)
The official launch of the Balbriggan Tourist Map took place this evening in the Tourist office. The map is packed with information on historic places for tourists to visit and is full of useful information from public transport, places to visit and shop, (more…)
Dear Candidates, With the upcoming elections, as a prominent hospitality business in Balbriggan, I am concerned with the lack of mandates from the electorate in relation to driving tourism into Balbriggan. (more…)
Come and see the world’s elite cyclists battle it out for the pink jersey en route from Armagh to Dublin – passing through Balbriggan – in the final stage of the Grande Partenza (The Big Start) covering a total of 187km. Giro D’Italia is one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events and one of the European cycling calendar’s three Grand Tours, along with the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. (more…)
The Bracken Court hotels, Bracken Grill has received a rave review the in the TasteofIreland.com, Ireland’s best online restaurant guide and in it’s own words only lists good places to east as picked by the editors. Catherine Madden visited recently and wrote a fantastic review of the restaurant so if you fancy a night out (more…)