The Land Development Agency (LDA), Fingal County Council (FCC) and Ballymore have today announced the details of the application process for the first 73 Starter Homes at Hampton Demesne, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. 

The 73 homes are the first to be made available for purchase within Phase 1 of the development, which is under construction and will deliver 259 Starter and Social homes in total.

Little imaginations will soar at this lively Cruinniú na nÓg celebration where children can be transformed with facepainting into colourful fantasy creatures, brave superheroes or sparkling princesses, and enjoy delightful balloon creations that twist and twirl into fun surprises—an open, joy‑filled experience for all. 

Join Erin Burke, a dynamic freelance makeup artist based in Balbriggan with a passion for turning everyday beauty into something extraordinary, for a fun makeup masterclass! With experience working with top names like Evoke.ie, Smooth Company Ireland, VIP Magazine, and countless brides, Erin has perfected the art of creating flawless looks that not only enhance natural beauty but make a statement. 

Get ready to unleash your child's creativity and STEM skills at our Lego Bricks Challenge Workshop. Children will have a blast building some amazing STEM concepts in the form of a working Lego model and learning those concepts while having fun. 

This Traveller Tinsmith Taster Course is a community-led initiative aimed at reviving, recording, promoting and preserving the traditional craft of tinsmithing within the Balbriggan Traveller community. 

After completing an 11-week Sustainable Fashion Course facilitated by Aga Hutcheson, The Wizard of Creation, members of Swords Women’s Shed will proudly present their handmade fashion creations at the upcoming ShareJoy Bridgerton Dinner Party.

Renowned Irish artist John Kindness has been commissioned to create a new public artwork as part of the development of Harry Reynolds Road.

We're looking forward to a week in Balbriggan full of events, such as Mindfulness Through Movement or Healthy Steps with Healthy Fingal!

All these wonderful events kick off on Monday October 6th, during #WorldMentalHealthMonth

2:30pm-4:30pm Balbriggan Library. Suitable for age 10 – 16 years. Booking essential. With fun exercises and plenty of opportunity to use your imagination and create your own stories, Conor will cover topics like creating engaging characters and wicked villains, setting scenes, writing dialogue, delivering a satisfying ending, and more. 

11:00am-12:00pm Balbriggan Library. Suitable for all ages / families. Booking essential. Don't miss this hilarious high-energy Comedy Variety Show! Reuben the Magician will have everyone in stitches with his magic, puppets, funny toys, daft voices and bendy body!