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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!

Results of the samples taken on 9th August for the Burrow beach, Sutton and Velvet Strand, Portmarnock have met the standard for “excellent” and Claremont beach, Howth has met the standard for “sufficient”.  In addition, the water quality at Malahide beach (non-identified bathing water) also met the standard for “excellent”.

Prior Warning Notices lifted from Skerries South Strand, Loughshinny Beach, Rush North Beach, Rush South Beach, Balcarrick Beach Donabate and Prohibition at The Brook Beach Portrane lifted following excellent water quality results.

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.

Following consultation with the HSE the Prior Warning Notice that was placed at Portrane yesterday has been extended for 6 days. 

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.

Prior Warning Notices issued for all Fingal Identified Bathing Waters for 6-7 days due to heavy rain predicted and Do Not Swim Prohibition extended at Brook Beach Portrane.

The Fingal Sports Office and the FAI have been actively working together to inspire the future generation of Fingal footballers in recent weeks. Support from Swords Pavilions will allow this event to showcase the growing interest among girls across Fingal who are eager to play The Beautiful Game. For many of these young girls, it may be the first time they proudly don their grassroots club jersey, with the potential to follow in the footsteps of local Fingallian World Cup heroes such as Diane Caldwell (formerly of Balbriggan FC), Izzy Atkinson (formerly of Rush Athletic), and Jamie Finn (formerly of Swords Manor).

Fingal Sports Office is delighted to announce a successful collaboration with Basketball Ireland, bringing the excitement of 3x3 basketball to the heart of the county. 

Every year, the August bank holiday weekend brings tragedies and sorrow to many, either by incidents of drowning, road carnage, fire burns or smoke inhalation.