Groups in Fingal are now invited to submit Expressions of Interest for the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026/2027.

Nine of the identified beaches; Balbriggan Front Strand, Skerries South Beach, Loughshinny, Rush North, Rush South, Portrane the Brook, Donabate Balcarrick, Portmarnock Velvet Strand and Burrow Beaches recorded excellent results from the  bathing water quality samples taken on 15.06.2026

Following consultation with the HSE, the Do Not Swim notice issued for Malahide beach on 8 June has been extended.

A ‘Do Not Swim’ notice has been issued for Claremont Beach due to elevated baterical count from sample taken. 

Key works will shortly commence on the Portrane Road Enhancement Project, a major investment aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety, improving accessibility and raising the overall standard of the road network in the Donabate area. 

Bathing water sample results returned this morning for Rush North and South beaches confirms that the water quality at both beaches are Excellent

Independent Councillor Tony Murphy has been elected as the 21st Mayor of Fingal 

Fingal County Council wish to advise that the Do Not Swim notice issued for Burrow Beach, Sutton  on Saturday 6 June has been lifted with immediate effect.

In consultation with Uisce Éireann and the HSE, Fingal County Council are requesting to have the DO NOT SWIM notices at Rush North and South beaches lifted, provided bathing water samples collected today (Friday, 12 June) meet with required standards. 

Fingal County Council’s Operations Department is delighted to announce the rollout of eight new, environmentally friendly public toilets at key hotspots along the coast—marking a major step forward in enhancing amenities for residents and visitors while advancing sustainability goals.