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.

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.

Fingal County Council has commenced a second round of public consultation on the Fingal Coastal Way, the proposed 32km coastal pedestrian and cycle greenway extending from Newbridge Demesne in Donabate to north of Balbriggan.

Fingal County Council is encouraging local hospitality and tourism providers to apply for grant funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new Outdoor Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme aimed at assisting the sector increase their outdoor dining capacity.

Fingal County Council is delighted to receive a total of seven Green Flags as part of the prestigious Green Flag Awards 2020.

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