Single use plastics is a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic that cannot be re-used for the same purpose for which it was conceived. Put simply they are products which are used once, or for a short period of time, before being thrown away.

The 2026 programme of events for Cruinniú na nÓg will spark curiosity and ignite the imagination for people of all ages!

Fingal Arts Office and Fingal Libraries invite applications for the Swords Cultural Quarter Poet in Residence 2026–2027.

This year-long residency will support a poet living in or from Fingal to become a creative connector across Arts, Libraries and communities in Swords during a significant period of cultural development.

Bathing water quality in Fingal has improved significantly over the past year, according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. The EPA reports that 98% of bathing waters nationally met or exceeded minimum standards in 2025, demonstrating the continued resilience of Ireland’s bathing waters.

Please see below scheduled dates for the cemetery Masses and prayers 2026

Last Friday, Healthy Fingal, in collaboration with the HSE and Empower launched the Smoke Free Homes Initiative in Bracken Educate Together National School in Balbriggan, with Deputy Mayor Cllr Gráinne Maguire joining representatives from Healthy Fingal, the HSE, and community partner Empower to mark the occasion.

Minister Darragh O'Brien has helped launch Dublin climate action week 2026 in conjunction with the four Dublin local authorities

A €500,000 investment has been approved by Fingal County Council to support essential refurbishment works at the PSLC swimming pool, marking a major step forward in restoring this important community facility

Following planning approval at the Council meeting on 11 May 2026, Fingal County Council has confirmed that the long-awaited Balbriggan community swimming pool project is now progressing towards construction, marking a significant milestone for the town and the wider North Fingal region.

The much-loved Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival returns this year with an exciting new summer slot, taking place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May.