BlanchFest is a free family festival celebrating community spirit in the heart of Blanchardstown, with something for all ages to enjoy.

Rush Community Celebrates Another Successful Let’s Play Rush Event

The 3rd annual Fingal Sports Festival welcomed thousands of Fingal residents to Malahide Castle & Gardens on 9 August. Attendees partook in a variety of sports and activities ranging from rugby and basketball to weightlifting, disc golf, and GAA handball. A total of 25 Sport Ireland National Governing Bodies represented their sport at the festival, which provided the Fingal community with endless free sporting opportunities at none other than Dublin’s biggest sports activity day.

Work on the Rathmore Park Recreational Sports Hub, Lusk will commence on 24th of August 2026.  The works will include: Bulk earthworks, drainage, watermain installation and GNI gas main diversion works. A new 8-lane floodlit athletics track to World Athletics (IAAF) specification. New all-weather synthetic soccer pitch and GAA training pitch. Covered cycle parking, EV charging provisions, car park extension and associated landscaping works.

Following notification from Uisce Éireann of overflow incidents at the Portmarnock Strand Pump Station late yesterday evening (19 August), a Do Not Swim notice has been issued for Velvet Strand, Portmarnock

SEAI run a series of workshops supporting schools and teachers to educate about sustainability and reducing energy use. To find out more click here.

YRE engages participants aged 11-25  in environment-focused citizen journalism, encouraging them to investigate local environmental issues and solutions, and report on them through articles, photos, podcasts or videos. 

In keeping with circular economy principles, Fingal County Council supports and promotes clothes swaps as an effective way to tackle fast fashion.