The close ties between Ireland and New Zealand were on display today as Ambassador Brad Burgess visited Malahide Castle and Gardens for a special silver fern planting ceremony to help commemorate Waitangi Day.
Local history, exhibitions, community gardens and street art are just some of the projects which will benefit from Fingal County Council’s announcement of successful grants, showcasing the town’s creativity and helping to develop a sense of identity and social inclusion in Balbriggan.
The February edition of Fingal News is out now. Read more about the Taoiseach's visit to Balbriggan, Community Funding for 2022, Fingal Winter Pride and Active Travel developments.
Following the announcement that most Covid-19 restrictions were being lifted, Fingal County Council have been quick to confirm that they are ready to welcome a return of the annual St Patrick’s Day Parades to the streets of Fingal after a two-year absence.
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the completion of a new public artwork for Balbriggan. The work titled “The Banks” is by Fingal artist Sean Molloy and is located at this prominent coastal site of the same name in the town.
First step in the construction of new infrastructure at the Church Fields site in Mulhuddart, as the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh turned the first sod on the project.
Fingal County Council invites applications for the Artists’ Support Scheme 2022. This strand of funding, which has increased again this year, allows professional artists to avail of an award up to €5,000 towards travel/professional development opportunities, a residency or towards the development of work.
Fingal County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department of Transport, that €25.5m in funding has been granted to 44 Active Travel projects across Fingal.