Bathing water quality in Fingal has improved significantly over the past year, according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. The EPA reports that 98% of bathing waters nationally met or exceeded minimum standards in 2025, demonstrating the continued resilience of Ireland’s bathing waters.

Last Friday, Healthy Fingal, in collaboration with the HSE and Empower launched the Smoke Free Homes Initiative in Bracken Educate Together National School in Balbriggan, with Deputy Mayor Cllr Gráinne Maguire joining representatives from Healthy Fingal, the HSE, and community partner Empower to mark the occasion.

Please see below scheduled dates for the cemetery Masses and prayers 2026

A range of events including a fantastic concert in County hall, a range of Library events, bilingual walk in Ardgillan and attending the Fís event in the Convention centre contributed to a fantastic Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 in Fingal.

Minister Darragh O'Brien has helped launch Dublin climate action week 2026 in conjunction with the four Dublin local authorities

Following planning approval at the Council meeting on 11 May 2026, Fingal County Council has confirmed that the long-awaited Balbriggan community swimming pool project is now progressing towards construction, marking a significant milestone for the town and the wider North Fingal region.