The latest bathing water samples collected at Balbriggan this week have been classified as "Excellent, in line with the applicable water quality standards.
Fingal County Council and Draíocht Blanchardstown, are pleased to announce Laura Skehan, a Visual Artist from Blanchardstown, as the recipient of the four-month paid residency in Draíocht’s Artist Studio, further to its recent Open Call.
Fingal County Council is continuing to deliver a wide-ranging programme of improvements across Swords, supporting the town’s growth as a vibrant, modern urban centre while enhancing its historic character.Central to this transformation is the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter, which is emerging as a key civic and cultural destination.
The work submitted into the competition shows many interpretations of this theme and beautifully showcases the creativity and talent of artists of all ages both in Fingal, and beyond!
In Fingal, the Council has been backed by investment of at least €50 million from HIIF for four strategic projects in the region, with the projects expected to support nearly 5000 homes in the short term and ultimately 24,000 new homes over the coming years.
The proposed “Dunsink City Quarter” is centred around eight development areas including three residential neighbourhoods: Dunsink East, Dunsink Central, and Dunsink West. A Cultural Quarter centred on Dunsink Observatory as well as a new Regional Park and Recreational Hub on the former landfill are also included.
Fingal County Council has been awarded two Blue Flags and a Green Coast Award for 2026, reaffirming the county’s coastline as one of Ireland’s cleanest, safest and best-managed as the summer bathing season gets underway.
