Three outstanding community groups from across Fingal are preparing to welcome judges from the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Competition next month, as they showcase the innovation, inclusion and community spirit that continue to make Fingal one of Ireland's leading counties for community development and inclusion.

Fingal County Council Arts Office in partnership with Age & Opportunity and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre have announced two Fingal residency recipients for 2026; visual artist Emma Fitzpatrick and writer Deborah Grimes.

A total of €268,827 in capital funding has been awarded to 134 community groups and organisations across Fingal under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026, providing a significant boost to local facilities, equipment and community services.

Fingal County Council is continuing to deliver a wide-ranging programme of improvements across Swords, supporting the town’s growth as a vibrant, modern urban centre while enhancing its historic character. Central to this transformation is the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter, which is emerging as a key civic and cultural destination.

In Fingal, the Council has been backed by investment of at least €50 million from HIIF for four strategic projects in the region, with the projects expected to support nearly 5000 homes in the short term and ultimately 24,000 new homes over the coming years. 

The proposed “Dunsink City Quarter” is centred around eight development areas including three residential neighbourhoods: Dunsink East, Dunsink Central, and Dunsink West. A Cultural Quarter centred on Dunsink Observatory as well as a new Regional Park and Recreational Hub on the former landfill are also included.

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.