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10 Jul 2025

Bathing Water Quality results 7th/ 8th July

All ten identified beaches have met the standards of "good" and “excellent” water quality for the July 7th and 8th samples. Balbriggan Excellent in results from 14th July.

09 Jul 2025

Blanchardstown Library has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status.

Fingal Libraries is delighted to announce that Blanchardstown Library has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status. Following the submission of an extensive portfolio to Places of Sanctuary Ireland, Blanchardstown Library has been given the Library of Sanctuary award in recognition of the consistent and innovative work that goes into making Blanchardstown library a champion for inclusion and welcome. 

08 Jul 2025
Council

Councillors vote to reduce Local Property Tax by five per cent

Councillors voted to reduce the county’s Local Property Tax (LPT) for 2026 by five per cent at last night’s monthly meeting of Fingal County Council. The Local Property Tax had been reduced by 7.5% for the past three years so this decision will give the council an extra €1.25m in discretionary spending.