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Heavy rainfall means beaches in Fingal have a prior warning notice in place

Judging in the 2022 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Fingal takes place next week on Tuesday and Wednesday September 13 and 14, with three groups ready to represent the county in the annual north-south competition which showcases the best examples of community development on the island of Ireland.

Welcome to Fingal’s sixth annual Festival of History which will run from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th October 2022 across a number of Fingal branches, and Swords Castle. After two years of online talks and events we can finally welcome back live audiences. Our programme this year is a celebration of the abundance of historians who live within Fingal and who have researched numerous facets of Fingal life.

The Skerries Wild Bee Festival 2022 was launched by the Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Howard Mahony at Skerries Mills on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Cricket Leinster Youth Fingal made a successful return to Merseyside having previously visited there in 2019, securing not only a winning record but more importantly reinforcing friendships which will have a lasting impact with all involved.

The Latest bathing water results from Front Strand Beach, Balbriggan taken on 25th and 29th August have met the standard for ‘good’ water quality. However, following consultation with the HSE the prohibition ‘do not swim’ notice will remain in place until September 9th

Fingal County Council presents The Dublin Community Clean-up, Dublin’s biggest ever clean-up event taking place from the 10th to the 18th of September.

Bathing water quality results from resample taken on Monday 22nd August 2022 met the standard for poor water quality. The prohibition notice remains in place and has been extended until 31st August.

Fingal Libraries Write Time Festival was launched by the Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Howard Mahony at Blanchardstown Library on Tuesday 23rd August.

Residents in Fingal can apply for a grant to support the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties in the County. Applicants can look to use the fund for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence.