Ahead of national ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ day which takes place next Wednesday, 21 December, Fingal County Council, along with RSA Ireland and An Garda Síochána is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to exercise caution on the roads.
Fingal County Council have gritted over 600 km of roads overnight during the current cold weather. This represents half of our total road network. Approximately 4,600 Tonnes of road salt is available for Winter 2022/2023 and this is stored at our two facilities at Coolmine (Dublin 15) and Watery Lane (Swords).
Fingal County Council has released a new vacant and derelict homes strategy which outlines how it aims to take a more proactive approach to bring vacant homes back into use.
With the current icy weather warnings in place throughout the country, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal urging people to be aware of the added danger at our aquatic environments and of additional safety considerations when on or near the water.
Balbriggan’s growing reputation as a centre for the arts will be further enhanced between now and Christmas with a series of cultural happenings in the town including Matthew Kelly’s ‘Dear Balbriggan' and Alison O’Grady’s 'Ár mBaile'.
Fingal County Council welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD of the successful application for major funding to help upgrade the facilities at Hartstown Community Centre.
Fingal County Council’s Sports Office sends its fullest congratulations to Balbriggan Cricket Club right-arm seam bowler Aadi Wankhade, who has been awarded the prestigious Cricket Leinster ‘Find a Fast Bowler’ award for 2022.
