Latest News https://www.fingal.ie/ en Goat Grazing Biodiversity Project, Howth - Webinar Recording https://www.fingal.ie/news/goat-grazing-biodiversity-project-howth-webinar-recording <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/melissa-jeuken.jpg?itok=0Gtu-Tpv" width="1600" height="900" alt="Melissa Jeuken" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p>Watch our webinar recording to learn about the firefighting goats of Howth Head and their goatherd, Melissa Jeuken.</p> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:12:07 +0100 Daniel 6810 Duggans appointed to construct major Swords Cultural Quarter and residential projects https://www.fingal.ie/news/duggans-appointed-construct-major-swords-cultural-quarter-and-residential-projects <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/scc-contract-signing-1.jpg?h=92f27f58&amp;itok=CvL9hddp" width="1600" height="900" alt="Pictured at the signing of the contracts for the new Swords Cultural Centre were - Front row (from left): John Quinlivan, Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism and Cultural Development; AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council; Seamus Duggan and David Duggan, Joint Managing Directors, Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd. Back Row (from left): Betty Boardman, County Librarian; Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh; and Sile Stewart, Deputy County Arts Officer." class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span><span><span><span>Another major milestone in the development of the Swords Cultural Quarter was reached today with the appointment of Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd as the building contractor for the construction of the new Cultural Centre and residential developments at Seatown Road, Swords.</span></span></span></span></p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:32:55 +0100 Gerry McDermott 6808 Groundbreaking TY football initiative celebrates first girl graduates https://www.fingal.ie/news/groundbreaking-ty-football-initiative-celebrates-first-girl-graduates <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/2024-ty-girls.jpg?itok=AvyDDjJN" width="1600" height="900" alt="Groundbreaking TY football initiative celebrates first girl graduates" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Fingal County Council, in collaboration with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), has celebrated the graduation of the 2024 class from their groundbreaking Football and Fitness Transition Year (TY) Course. </span></span></span></span></span></p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:56:56 +0100 Daniel 6805 Fingal County Council and Graphic Studio Fine Art Print Residency Award 2024 https://www.fingal.ie/news/fingal-county-council-and-graphic-studio-fine-art-print-residency-award-2024 <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/aoife-ward-gsd-fingal-with-michele-hetherington-_photo-credit-graphic-studios-dublin.jpg?itok=HUqFwcrM" width="1600" height="900" alt="Aoife Ward with Michele Hertherington Graphic Studio" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span><span><span>As part of the ongoing commitment to professional artists, Fingal County Council Arts Office, in partnership with Graphic Studio Dublin, is offering two fine art print residencies.</span></span></span></span></p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:25:10 +0100 LameseA 6802 Dublin Climate Action Week takes place September 9-15, 2024 https://www.fingal.ie/news/dublin-climate-action-week-takes-place-september-9-15-2024 <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/paul-kennedy-dlr_teresa-walsh-south-dublin_derek-kelly-dublin-city_david-storey-fingal.jpg?itok=JNcwyWxk" width="1600" height="900" alt="Paul Kennedy-DLR_Teresa Walsh-South Dublin_Derek Kelly-Dublin City_David Storey-Fingal.jpg" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span><span><span><span lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB"><span>The third Dublin Climate Action Week will take place from Monday 9th September until Sunday 15th September 2024.</span></span></span></span></span></p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 9:37:32 +0100 Bernie Kelly 6801 A great turnout for the official launch of St. Patrick's Way & Art Trail in Skerries https://www.fingal.ie/news/great-turnout-official-launch-st-patricks-way-art-trail-skerries <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/son5357-0001.jpg?itok=emM98Ms0" width="1600" height="900" alt="Launch of Skerries Art Trail " class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span><span><span><span>Fingal County Council Officially Launches newly enhanced walking routes and Art Trail in Skerries</span></span></span></span></span></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:35:44 +0100 Bernie Kelly 6800 Election of Chairs and appointments to committees carried out https://www.fingal.ie/news/election-chairs-and-appointments-committees-carried-out <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/son5355-037_0.jpg?itok=ujxJHQir" width="1600" height="900" alt="Councillors elected in 2024 have met for the first time " class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p>The election of chairs for Strategic Policy Committees has been carried out, along with the appointment of members to the various committees and statutory bodies.</p> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:56:41 +0100 David Leslie 6798 New Mayor elected as Council meets for the first time https://www.fingal.ie/news/new-mayor-elected-council-meets-first-time <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/son5355-064.jpg?itok=Nkm0v0il" width="1600" height="900" alt="New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected in 2024" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p>The new Councillors for Fingal have met for the first time at County Hall in Swords.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:44:48 +0100 David Leslie 6795 Road closure and diversions around Swords Castle area set to commence from July 1, 2024 https://www.fingal.ie/news/road-closure-and-diversions-around-swords-castle-area-set-commence-july-1-2024 <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2022-07/Swords%20Cultural%20Quarter%20External%20View%203.jpg?h=c79cac51&amp;itok=KBcl2g-e" width="1600" height="900" alt="Swords Cultural Centre External View" class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p>The traffic plan will mean the section of Seatown Road between North Street and St Columcille's Drive will be closed to all traffic from July 1, 2024</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:44:08 +0100 Bernie Kelly 6791 Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow takes to Fingal to tackle gum disposal https://www.fingal.ie/news/gum-litter-taskforce-roadshow-takes-fingal-tackle-gum-disposal <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_large_screen_2x/public/2024-06/son5346-022.jpg?itok=c2rWjtIj" width="1600" height="900" alt="Claire Marshall, Derek McKittrick, Catherine O&#039;Donovan, Grainne Carroll " class="image-style-card-large-screen-2x" /> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to <span>Blanchardstown Shopping Centre</span> on June 20, 2024 as a part of its Summer Roadshow. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:41:06 +0100 Bernie Kelly 6784