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Flemington Community Centre was alive with energy on 11 April 2026, as dozens of sports clubs, cultural groups, community organisations, local enterprises, education providers, emergency services,  and agency partners came together for BELIEVE Balbriggan, a major community expo celebrating the very best of the town’s talent, services, opportunities, and innovation - while strengthening connections, civic pride, and participation across the community.

The Fingal County Council Arts Office, in partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA), have announced the return of the RHA School Studio Award

The Community Development and Inclusion Office has prepared new sensory kits for 10 community centres across the county to mark the 19th year of World Autism Awareness Day on Thursday, April 2 2026. 

Please be advised that our offices, including Libraries are closed from close of business Thursday April 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, 7 April. Recycling Centres are closed Friday, 3rd April and Monday, 6th April 2026 and open normal opening hours Saturday, 4th April 2026. Have a safe and enjoyable Easter

Fingal County Council has formally approved a significant variation to the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029, paving the way for 5,000 additional homes across the county. The decision follows a full public consultation process and detailed debate by elected members.

Balbriggan is gearing up to host a vibrant celebration of culture, enterprise and community spirit at the Flemington Community Centre.

Work has officially begun on the R132 Connectivity Project in Swords, a transformative infrastructure project designed to support the town’s rapidly expanding population and growing transport needs. 

Tá áthas orainn foilsiú Thuarascáil Bhliantúil an Údaráis Inniúil um Thorann Aerárthaí don bhliain 2025 a fhógairt, atá ar fáil anois ar ár suíomh Gréasáin. 

Attending IFEX 2026 is designed to support emerging and scaling producers from Fingal in expanding their market reach.

Secondary school students across Fingal are using creativity and storytelling to explore environmental issues as part of the Rubbish Film Festival, an all-Ireland initiative that challenges young people to respond to the climate crisis through short films.