Fingal County Council intends to seek the approval of An Coimisiún Pleanála in accordance with Section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, for the development of c. 14.75ha for residential development at Mooretown, Swords, Co. Dublin.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the start of construction on 193 affordable and social homes at Golding Green, Kinsealy. Lydon has been appointed as development partner and will deliver the scheme in a single phase, with all homes expected to be completed in 2028.

Fingal County Council is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Gold and Most Sustainable Garden at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom for its outstanding show garden, “Fingal Nurturing Communities through Nature.” 

Fingal County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce five Fingal artists have been selected to participate in the Artist Mentoring Programme 2026. The five professional artists selected are Maria Atanacković, Aoife Concannon, Chirs Forrester, Nathan Lowry and Beata Piekarska-Daly.

Fingal County Council is pleased to announce that the Public Realm phase of the landmark Swords Cultural Quarter project will commence this week, marking the next stage in a development that is already well underway. Building on the progress achieved to date, this phase will further transform the area around Swords Castle into a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly civic space at the heart of the County Town. 

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. 

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

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.

Fingal County Council has appointed Murphy as the contractor for the R132 Connectivity Project in Swords and signed the multi-million contract today at County Hall.  The major project is being funded by the National Transport Authority. 

With National Tree Week set to get underway this Sunday (8 March 2026), Fingal County Council is building on its ambitious countywide tree‑planting programme, which has already delivered more than 60,000 trees across the county since 2019.