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The Carnegie in Swords is delighted to participate in this initiative by the French Embassy, celebrating French culture and marking the close friendship between Ireland and France where we will screen 2 films

Four Fingal local writers - Teri Donaghy, Fiona McKay, Elaine Maguire O’Connor and Rebecca D’Arcy - have been chosen for the Irish Writers Centre’s prestigious National Mentoring Programme 2025.

daa has been given two years to bring its operations into compliance

The historic grounds of Swords Castle were transformed into a hub of energy and movement on Sunday, 8th June, as over 550 people gathered to take part in the Move at Swords Castle festival.

The Prior Warning Notice issued for Velvet Strand Portmarnock on June 14 has now been removed following test results of excellent water quality. Balbriggan result also excellent.

In support of local environmental efforts, Fingal County Council, in partnership with concert promoters MCD Productions and Festival Republic, alongside HEINEKEN Ireland are introducing new sustainability initiatives during the 2025 concert season. 

Please be advised that Blue Flag Beaches in Fingal - Donabate, Rush South and Portmarnock - have a prohibition on dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs, in the blue flag area from 01st June -15th September between the hours of 11am to 7pm.

A Prior Warning Notice has been issued for Velvet Strand, Portmarnock. Bathers are advised of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water over the coming days due to expected heavy rainfall.  

Councillor Tom O’Leary has been elected as the 20th Mayor of Fingal

Ireland’s largest county show is set to get underway once again, bursting full of exciting new sights, sounds and tastes to suit all ages. Now in its 13th year, Flavours of Fingal returns to the beautiful grounds of Newbridge House and Farm in Donabate for a weekend full of excitement.