The proposed “Dunsink City Quarter” is centred around eight development areas including three residential neighbourhoods: Dunsink East, Dunsink Central, and Dunsink West. A Cultural Quarter centred on Dunsink Observatory as well as a new Regional Park and Recreational Hub on the former landfill are also included.

Groups in Fingal are now invited to submit Expressions of Interest for the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026/2027.

Fingal County Council has been awarded two Blue Flags and a Green Coast Award for 2026, reaffirming the county’s coastline as one of Ireland’s cleanest, safest and best-managed as the summer bathing season gets underway.

Active Travel and Sport, in partnership with Active Cities, is delighted to be hosting MOVE at Swords Castle, a free community wellbeing and fitness event taking place on: Sunday, June 7th 11:30am – 3:00pm.  Including Bilingual Yoga classes that will take place as part of the MOVE festival at Swords Castle, which will be held on Sunday, 7th June from 11:30am to 3:00pm.

We Own The Castle live teen music festival is an exciting, positive space for teens and their families, taking place in Swords Castle for Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, 6th June. 

Craft your festival look in the Creative Zone at the We Own the Castle live in Swords  teen music festival with Romina from Facepainting Laois! 

: Join the Wizard of Creation, Aga Hutcheson, in the Creation Zone at We Own The Castle live teen music festival for this wonderful hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a stunning festival flower crown using a selection of sustainable materials provided.  

Join Street Art Ink in the Creative Zone at We Own the Castle live teen music festival and learn how to spray multiple layers using stencils to create your own artwork.  

The Chapel venue within the castle grounds will be the setting for young poets to slam, rap, perform or read their work. 

Fingal Arts Office is offering up to three bursary places for Fingal-based participants to undertake the Drama Facilitation Training Course 2026/27, delivered by Youth Theatre Ireland at Maynooth University.