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The €15 million transformation of Balbriggan’s Quay Street and Harbour, part of the €54-€57million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, will result in the temporary closure of Mill Street to vehicular traffic between 8am and 6pm from Monday, February 17, to Friday, February 21.

Fingal County Council Arts Office announce the opining of submissions for two distinct opportunities for artist. The return of the National Mentoring Programme for 2025 in collaboration with the Irish Writers Centre, and the Limerick Gathering Bursary 2025 in partnership with the Performing Arts Forum.

Monastery Court, located on Church Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin, has been shortlisted under the “Best Housing Development” category at the All-Ireland Housing Awards 2025.

Fingal County Council has received a new planning application from Dublin Airport operator daa seeking to raise the passenger cap at Dublin Airport from 32million to 36million passengers per annum.

Ministers O’Brien and Canney have launched the ‘Slower Speeds, Safer Roads’ information and awareness campaign, to highlight the forthcoming change in speed limits on rural local roads.

Local Enterprise Week stimulates the local economy through a range of events tailored to support businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs at all stages, from start-up to growth.

Latest figures show that companies supported by the Local Enterprise Office Fingal created 197 net new jobs in 2024. This marks an increase from the 178 jobs created in 2023.

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, officially launched the Fingal Sports Equipment Grants at the Fingal Sports Awards, furthering the County Council’s commitment to supporting local sports clubs in enhancing their equipment and training resources.

Fingal County Council in partnership with service provider Bleeper, handed over a brand new eCargo bike to Howth Goat Herder, Katie Abel. This brand new eCargo Bike will assist with the transport of essential supplies in attending to the 100 plus goats on Howth Head.

The first Fingal Sports Awards took place on Monday 27 January at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, honouring the exceptional contributions of sports volunteers and clubs across the county.