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MARA, the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, have approved Fingal County Council’s application for the construction of a coastal protection scheme at Burrow Beach in Portrane where there have been issues with coastal erosion in recent years.

This collaborative initiative represents a shared commitment to enhancing community life in Churchfields, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, through inclusive engagement and local empowerment.

Following a review of the latest weather forecasts, which indicate significant rainfall during the early hours of Monday August 4th, a Prior Warning sign will be placed at Fingal beaches, from Balbriggan to Claremont (Howth), including Malahide with effect from Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Please be advised that our offices and libraries are closed for the Bank Holiday Weekend 2-4 August and will reopen on Tuesday, 5 August. Please see Recycling Centre opening hours for both Coolmine and Estuary. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Fingal County Council in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland have been carrying out vital conservation work on Ireland’s Eye this Summer to protect and monitor its important seabird colonies, while also preserving the area for future generations to experience.

Fingal County Council in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland have been carrying out vital conservation work on Ireland’s Eye this Summer to protect and monitor its important seabird colonies, while also preserving the area for future generations to experience.

Fingal County Council has marked the completion of its Quiet Streets initiative in Drynam Heath/Drynam Green, Kinsealy, which aims to create calmer, better-connected neighbourhoods by prioritising local access, active transportation, and a higher quality of life for residents.

Fingal County Council and Draíocht Blanchardstown announce the recipient of the 2025 Draíocht Artists Studio residency award, Visual Artists James McLoughlin.

An ambitious new plan sets out the blueprint for how Fingal County Council will manage and prevent litter over the next 3 years. The Litter Management plan 2025-2028, was developed following extensive consultation with the Elected Members, local businesses and community groups and key stakeholders, and launched by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tom O'Leary.  

Please be advised of prohibition notices have been erected at Velvet Strand, Portmarnock; Rush North; Loughshinny and Malahide. Incident is expected to last 8 days.