Council

Prior warning at Balbriggan and Do Not Swim Prohibition Notice Velvet Strand Portmarnock Lifted following 'Excellent' water quality results from testing on September 5th. Excellent water quality in all identified beaches in latest testing.

Age-friendly Fingal will be hosting an information event and fashion show for over 55s in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords on Tuesday, 30th September; Time: 10.30 am-12.30 pm

There have been sightings of Lions Mane jellyfish at some of our beaches. These jellyfish may also be spotted at our other beaches over the coming weeks.

There are a wide range of events taking place in Fingal including walks, talks, tours, exhibitions and more during National Heritage Week 2025 from August 16th-24th.

MARA, the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, have approved Fingal County Council’s application for the construction of a coastal protection scheme at Burrow Beach in Portrane where there have been issues with coastal erosion in recent years.

Following a review of the latest weather forecasts, which indicate significant rainfall during the early hours of Monday August 4th, a Prior Warning sign will be placed at Fingal beaches, from Balbriggan to Claremont (Howth), including Malahide with effect from Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Please be advised that our offices and libraries are closed for the Bank Holiday Weekend 2-4 August and will reopen on Tuesday, 5 August. Please see Recycling Centre opening hours for both Coolmine and Estuary. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!