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Thrive Balbriggan, the Community of Rivervalley & Rathingle in Swords, and the Coolmine Lodge Biodiversity Project in Dublin 15 will each represent Fingal County Council in three different categories when the judging team come to the county on Monday August 25th and Tuesday August 26th.

A vibrant new chapter begins for the communities of Ladyswell, Wellview, and Church Fields as Church Fields Linear Park officially opens, bringing with it a transformative green space designed to enhance quality of life, promote sustainability, and foster community connection.

Join Dr. Kevin Lynch from the University of Galway’s Geography Department as he takes us on a fascinating walk along Balbriggan Beach on Ireland’s east coast.

The first sod has been turned on the new Baldoyle Community Centre.

Local Authorities are now emailing businesses who may be eligible for the Power Up grant.

The email includes details on how to register. Don’t delay with registering, the Power Up registration Portal is open for a limited time in order to get payments to businesses before the end of the year. 

Fingal County Council has paid over €11m to over 2,800 businesses across the county under the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant.

Another major milestone in the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter was reached today with the appointment of Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd as the building contractor for the construction of the new Cultural Centre and residential developments at Seatown Road, Swords.

Four businesses in the Fingal area are pedalling into the busy festive season with brand new eCargo bikes from Fingal County Council.

The Carnegie in Swords is delighted to participate in this initiative by the French Embassy, celebrating French culture and marking the close friendship between Ireland and France where we will screen 2 films

Fingal County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce 'It's Written in the Rocks / Scríobhtar é sna Carraigeacha' by Louis Haugh, an event marking the end of his residency at Loughshinny boathouse.

An opportunity for a Professional Artist to avail of a week-long residency, to take place between 3rd and 10th November and 17th and 24th November 2025. 

Fingal County Council Arts Office announce the opining of submissions for two distinct opportunities for artist. The return of the National Mentoring Programme for 2025 in collaboration with the Irish Writers Centre, and the Limerick Gathering Bursary 2025 in partnership with the Performing Arts Forum.

Have your say by making a submission or observation, by 5pm on 11th August 2025. Note deadline extended.

Ten months after construction commenced, the €40m centre-piece of the Swords Cultural Quarter is taking shape and is on schedule to open its doors in 2027. 

Our historic street furniture are often taken for granted. Limestone kerbing is replaced, post boxes updated, pumps removed when no longer in use. However it is these elements that bring character to our streets and roads and reflect our social history. 

Season 5 of the community excavation Digging Drumanagh will take place between 14-28 May 2025.