Council

The country is experiencing a sustained demand for aviation services, with activity continuing to trend above pre-pandemic levels. ANCA monitors, assesses and reports on the aircraft noise impacts of this activity and will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 

On Monday 24th of February, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD announced over €14 million in funding to deliver 185 community projects across the country as part of the Community Recognition Fund 2024. Fingal has welcomed €596,802 in funding as part of Call 2, set to support a series of initiatives surrounding retrofitting, renovation, development, transport and more.

For the second successive year Fingal County Council projects have dominated the LAMA All-Ireland Community and Council Awards which were held at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.

The need for safer indoor and outdoor spaces for young people to use was among the many issued raised as Fingal’s Youth Council, known as Comhairle na nÓg, met in Swords this week.

Ceol, Craic and Gaeilge from 7 to 9pm, the entertainment will be provided by four hugely accomplished musicians, Ellie Níc Fhionnghaile, Dónal Kearney and Fergus Cahillane.

Work has commenced on the new Donabate Library which is scheduled to open by the end of this year.

Age Friendly Ireland publish a weekly newsletter with updates from around the country.

Derived from the World Health Organisations Global Age Friendly Framework, Age Friendly Ireland is a Local Government led service in Ireland. 

Fingal’s Inter-departmental Team comprises of representatives from across departments in Fingal, including Housing, Communications, Active Travel, Planning, Architects, Community Development, Libraries and Economic Development.