There was a great turnout for the Operation Transformation walk in Balbriggan this morning. The sun was shining but the temperature was only 3 degrees. Spirits were high as the walkers headed our across the course. The walkers covered approximately 3km and the starting point was on the (more…)
Emergency Services dealing with an accident in Balbriggan which happened in the new road at the back of McDonalds. In what appears to be a single car collision members of the fire brigade, ambulance services and Gardai are currently on the scene. Motorists should use alternative routes to (more…)
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D has today (Wednesday 15th January 2020) announced new rules are coming into effect at the start of February in relation to admission to schools. The Minister has signed a Commencement Order in respect of the Education (more…)
Cllr Tony Murphy has announced his intention to run in the General Election 2020 for Dublin Fingal which is taking place on Saturday 8th February 2020. Cllr Murphy stated “I have lived and worked in Fingal all my life, and I have represented my constituents at local level for the past 6 years. Allow me (more…)
Pursuant to an advice of the Taoiseach, Mr. Leo Varadkar, under Article 13.2 of the Constitution, the President has yesterday dissolved Dáil Éireann and has summoned the incoming Dáil to meet on Thursday, 20 February, 2020, at 12 noon. To stand for election to Dáil Éireann, a candidate (more…)
The deadline for singing choirs and groups to register as a competitor in the Fingal International Festival of Voices is fast approaching on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020. The Festival which is being held from March 12-15 is offering prizes of €2,000 for a wide range of singing groups including (more…)
Fingal County Council have reported a planned water outage in Balbriggan on Wednesday 15th January 2020 to carry out essential maintenance – Water off between 10:00am – 4:00pm (approximately). Fingal County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused by this disruption. Area affected: (more…)
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today published a study commissioned by her Department, which examines the economic impact on Ireland of a potential EU-UK Free Trade Agreement. The report, which was undertaken by Copenhagen Economics, (more…)
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today confirmed that 372 Men’s & Women’s Sheds have been allocated a total of €500,000 from his Department, in order to support the important work these groups provide for their communities. (more…)
The first Fingal County Council meeting of the new year began with the co-option of Karen Power to the Green party seat for the Balbriggan LEA. Karen secured a win at the local green party selection meeting in early January and officially has begun her work as a Councillor for Balbriggan, (more…)
Fingal County Council is proposing to align the Fingal Development Plan 2017 – 2023 with the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES). Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, that Fingal County (more…)
There is a high risk of coastal flooding in Fingal today as a result of the incoming #StormBrendan and a higher than normal spring tide. Residents and Motorists in the following areas are advised to be particularly aware of the threat posed and not to park cars in areas prone to flooding. The (more…)
