Fingal County Council has welcomed the publication of the Railway Order for MetroLink by An Coimisiún Pleanála stating that the granting of planning permission for the project is a huge boost to the county,
Balbriggan, Fingal County Council’s designated city for the URBACT EcoCore Project, has marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the launch of the EcoCore Podcast and the successful conclusion of the final EcoCore partner meeting held in Dubrovnik, Croatia from 24–27 September 2025.
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.
