News

Businesses in Fingal are being encouraged to apply for funding under a new assistance scheme launched by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment.  The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) is intended to target those businesses with operating costs that do not qualify for the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) operated by the Revenue Commissioners.

Fingal County Council has commenced the review of the current Fingal Development Plan and preparing the new Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and is now looking for the public to take an active part in the process which will take two years to complete.

The Community Monuments Fund for 2021 is now open for applications.  Building on the inaugural 2020 fund, the 2021 fund will invest in our valuable archaeological heritage and help the owners and the guardians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them in to the future for the benefit of communities and the public.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging all drivers to park responsibly and not to park on footpaths or cycle lanes, as it poses a road safety risk to vulnerable road users and is an offence.

Fingal County Council are progressing a park development project for Lanesborough Park, Meakstown and want your views. The objective of the project is to reach consensus with stakeholders and to deliver a sustainable vision for Lanesborough Park in the face of population growth and increasing levels of community participation in active leisure.

Valuing our Volunteers Podcast is a conversation with volunteers from Na Dubh Ghall GAA Club in Baldoyle.

We’re delighted to announce our St. Patrick's Day #HomemadeParade competition. This St. Patrick’s Day, why not bring the spirit of a parade into your home? Get all the family involved in building your #HomemadeParade, using objects from around the house such as toys, books, teddy bears etc.

Join us for a celebration of traditional Irish music in an online seisiún with Conal Ó Gráda, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh & Billy Mag Fhloinn, Róisin Chambers & Luke Ward, Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh tonight March 6 at 8.30pm.

Over 2,000 budding entrepreneurs and business owners in Fingal have taken part in online events this week, marking Local Enterprise Week (LEW), from the 1st – 5th March, which has been hailed as a success by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal.

Fingal County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that €25.4m has been awarded under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for projects associated with the rejuvenation of Balbriggan.