As part of Tradfest 2026 in Fingal we bring you the Smithwicks Pub Sessions bringing the best of trad and folk to a venue near you

Fingal County Council Arts Department is offering four separate residencies and studio opportunities in the month of May. This year also marks the first year Fingal Arts Office is offering a two year long studio residency in partnership with the RHA and Ardgillan Castle. 

Ardgillan Castle is delighted to announce MnáFest, a four-day festival celebrating St. Brigid’s Day through a vibrant programme of female-led workshops, demonstrations, installations and performances.

Fingal County Council Arts Office in partnership with Ardgillan Castle, are offering a funded studio space to a professional Fingal artist for two years, commencing at the beginning of October 2026.

Bathing water quality in Fingal has improved significantly over the past year, according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. The EPA reports that 98% of bathing waters nationally met or exceeded minimum standards in 2025, demonstrating the continued resilience of Ireland’s bathing waters.