The annual awards, which are sponsored by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, aim to acknowledge and celebrate the work being carried out by Local Authorities all over Ireland.

Judging in the annual IPB Pride of Place Competition in Fingal takes place early next week when the three groups representing the county will showcase why they represent the best in Community Development on the island of Ireland.

The much-anticipated Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival is back, promising another unforgettable weekend of entertainment, delicious cuisine, and the very best of what Howth has to offer.

Fifteen permanent noise measuring systems in community locations around Dublin Airport are now operational following a direction by the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) to daa, the airport authority for Dublin Airport.    

Date: Ongoing Activity Title: Play Therapy Centre Name: Community Centre Description: Play Therapy Service for children aged 4-12yrs. Play Therapy can help children to reach their full potential, by supporting them with emotional literacy and behaviour or mental health issues that may arise. Play Therapy can continue to take place in person, during current restrictions, as it is deemed an essential service.

Date: Ongoing Activity Title: Counselling Support Centre Name: Mountview Family Resource Centre Description: Counselling service on Monday afternoons available in person or over the phone. This service can be accessed by Individuals, Couples or Families experiencing difficulties due to, Bereavement, Separation, Relationship Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Violence, Addiction, Abuse: psychological and sexual, or Child and Adolescent problems.

Last weekend saw another successful Let’s Play Rush event, with many families gathered at Tayleur’s Point to take part in a fun filled day of sporting games and activities in an old school style Sports Day, building on the success of the event held last year at Tayleur’s Point.