Following a resample at Velvet Strand, Portmarnock, the water quality has been classified as "Excellent".

Rush Community Celebrates Another Successful Let’s Play Rush Event

The 3rd annual Fingal Sports Festival welcomed thousands of Fingal residents to Malahide Castle & Gardens on 9 August. Attendees partook in a variety of sports and activities ranging from rugby and basketball to weightlifting, disc golf, and GAA handball. A total of 25 Sport Ireland National Governing Bodies represented their sport at the festival, which provided the Fingal community with endless free sporting opportunities at none other than Dublin’s biggest sports activity day.

Following notification from Uisce Éireann of overflow incidents at the Portmarnock Strand Pump Station late yesterday evening (19 August), a Do Not Swim notice has been issued for Velvet Strand, Portmarnock