Safety Message and Environmental appeal for this Bank Holiday Weekend

Enjoy the May Bank Holiday Weekend and if the weather gives us something extra to celebrate like today be sure to take the opportunity to visit the Fingal coastline to relax. If you do head to the beach, remember there are no lifeguards on duty yet & the water is still pretty chilly - so exercise care see www.watersafety.ie for advice. Please be considerate of local residents - if you decide to drive please park in designated places & take any rubbish home with you, clean up after your dog and help us keep our beaches pristine for everyone to enjoy. #leavenotrace

Learn about our Parks here

Learn about our Beaches here 

Think Before You Park! Please don't park on double yellow lines, grass verges, cycle lanes, near school or pedestrian crossings. Remember under Fingal County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws illegal & dangerous parking is prohibited & may incur a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice. If you do head to our beaches or parks, please be considerate of local residents - if you decide to drive please park in designated places.

As the bathing season hasn't started there are no Fingal Lifeguards on duty this weekend.

Water Safety Ireland, in conjunction with the Coast Guard and RNLI, have issued an appeal to the public to stay safe around water this May Bank Holiday weekend.

As the weather improves, more people will participate in coastal and water-based activities. The three organisations say that while these activities are enjoyable, they should be properly planned. As alcohol is a contributory factor in around one third of drownings in Ireland, they are also appealing to the public to stay away from waterways if alcohol has been consumed.

Press Release link: https://bit.ly/44fvSWD

Further press releases can be viewed at: www.watersafety.ie/media/

Over the May Bank Holiday period, Fingal County Council will be doing all we can to keep the Bring Bank facilities clear and available for use. Please use our bottle and textile banks responsibly and do not leave anything behind you i.e., Glass, cans, bottle tops, cardboard boxes, or plastic bags as this can incur a fine of €150 under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2009.

Should you wish to report any issues regarding the Bottle and Can bank facilities, please email [email protected]    or contact 01 6854400. In relation any issues with our Textile Banks, please email [email protected] or contact 01 4642676.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday and thank you for recycling.

Make your dog proud of you and be a responsible dog walker this weekend. Ensure that your dog is on a lead or under effectual control at all times and remember to clean up after it. Find out more here 

Think Road Safety

4 people were killed and 27 seriously injured on Irish roads over the 2022 May Bank Holiday weekend. This year help us get everyone where they're going safely. Wear your seatbelt, lower your speed and never ever drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.