Swords Cultural Quarter and Public Realm
The Swords Cultural Quarter is a 3.89 acre area around the junction of North Street, Seatown Road, Bridge Street and Main Street which includes Swords Castle, County Hall, Swords Courthouse and the Carnegie Library.
The redevelopment will improve the setting for Swords Castle with landscaped civic spaces and amenities for the public to enjoy adjoining the new Culture House. It is one of 16 projects contained in the Council’s Sustainable Swords Strategy which is a detailed plan to rejuvenate the centre of Fingal’s county town.
The Public Realm works are a key component of the Swords Cultural Quarter Project. These works will include upgraded streets, landscaping, lighting and a new events space creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly civic space for residents and visitors.
Phase One Public Realm Works
To facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of Phase One, two bus stops located directly in front of Fingal County Hall each side of Main Street will be temporarily relocated nearby for the duration of the first phase of works.
Phase 2 Public Realm Works
Phase 2 of the Public Realm Works has now started on North Street and is expected to continue from mid-August to December 2026.
SCQ Public Realm Works Communications Leaflet 24th August - 6th September here
Tender issued for Swords Cultural Quarter development
Swords Cultural Quarter development continues as preparations are made for new civic plaza
Artist seeks volunteers to participate in making an iconic artwork for Swords Cultural Quarter
Design Team appointed to Swords Cultural Quarter project
Councillors approve plans for Swords Cultural Quarter
Enabling works commence for new Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords
Tender issued for construction of iconic building within Swords Cultural Quarter
Cherished landmark Carnegie Library in Swords reopens after comprehensive refurbishment
Public Launch of The Carnegie Library, Swords
Duggans appointed to construct major Swords Cultural Quarter and residential projects
Foundation stone laid for new Cultural Centre in Swords
Fingal’s €40m Culture House Fingal will be a meeting house for everyone