Discover Fingal

Balbriggan is situated in the north of Fingal and enjoys a seaside location. Ardgillan Castle is on the outskirts of the town and is a wonderful attraction to visit. Both can be easily reached by public transport or by car via the M1 Motorway.

Easily accessible by rail, both DART and mainline, as well as being served by a good bus schedule, Malahide is a wonderful coastal village in Fingal, which is a popular destination for tourists.

Spending a morning in Swords, visiting the historic Swords Castle and the wonderful Ward River Valley Park, with a visit to the Pavilions Shopping Centre along the way.

Visit the Liffey Valley Trail where your can explore Waterways, Walks, Park, Historic Properties, Fun Activities and Great Shopping

The castle was built by the Archbishop of Dublin, John Comyn, around 1200, as a residence and administrative centre.

Velvet Strand is a 5km long sandy beach in Portmarnock, which boasts a coveted Blue Flag.

The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea.

The National Famine Way is a 165km way marked walking and cycling trail commemorating a heartbreaking walk of forced emigration which took place in 1847 at the height of the Irish famine.

Get ready to celebrate Fingal’s rich heritage during National Heritage Week 2023 from August 12th-20th. There are a wide range of events taking place in Fingal including walks, talks, tours, exhibitions and more.

Fingal County Council, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and Peel X, were delighted to launch two new digital heritage trails for Castleknock and Balbriggan that are now live on the Dublin Discovery Trails app!

The eagerly awaited Balbriggan Beach Festival, organised by the Fingal Sports Office, is set to return for its 3rd consecutive year on Sunday, August 20th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The festival will take place at the picturesque Balbriggan Beach, providing a perfect amalgamation of sports, sun, and family-friendly activities.

Join us for a morning of celebration as we kickstart a month-long challenge in which the public are called upon to explore walking trails across parks and towns around Fingal in a bid to win an array of amazing prizes!