Work is continuing at pace on the transformational €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour project. A a number of key milestones have been passed. The stunning and complex project will create a high quality public amenity and premier visitor destination. It will revitalise
We welcome today’s High Court decision to refuse an application for an injunction to reverse the pedestrianisation of New Street in Malahide.
Read more:
Big shout out to the crews who are braving the elements amid
#stormIsha
tonight. This whopper of a tree at Pavilions Roundabout/Malahide Rd has now been cleared.
Due to unauthorised activity today, the
@fingallibraries
account has been suspended. Information on Fingal Libraries will be available from this Twitter account and also from Fingal Libraries' other social media accounts.
Wheelchair accessible toilet destroyed
It is with shock and great disappointment that we have to inform you that the new Wheelchair accessible toilet at Strandmill in Portmarnock was completely destroyed overnight due to vandalism.
We are appealing to motorists to slow down when approaching our crews who are working on clearing snow across Fingal. There have been several near misses in different areas this morning. The job is hard enough without having to contend with people driving recklessly.
#stormemma
New Street in Malahide is set to become the first area in Fingal to see the introduction of a new pedestrian zone which will bring an open air, European-style feel to the heart of the village. Read more at
We have worked with
@Ecofil3
to install an outdoor contactless bottle refilling machine in Howth, the first of its kind in Europe. The bottle fillers provide users with non-contact clean and safe water without the risk of touching high-use buttons. Malahide is next on the list.
From tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, a two-hour period between 1.30pm and 3.30pm will be reserved in all parks across Dublin city and county for people who are cocooning. This includes the Over-70s and medically vulnerable people.
#InThisTogether
#SocialDistancing
#COVID19ireland
Today saw the launch of Ireland's first cycle-friendly roundabout at the Church Fields Link Road in Dublin 15. This innovative design delivers improved safety for cyclists using the road network.
Fingal County Council also held the official opening of the Church Fields Link Road
The EIRE 6 Wartime Neutrality Sign on East Mountain at Howth Head has been restored by a dedicated band of volunteers and there was a special ceremony today to mark the completion of the works which was attended by
@PresidentIRL
and
@MayorofFingal
. It looks stunning from the air.
In 2018 Andrew Omobamidele graduated from the Football and Fitness Transition Year course run by
@FingalSports
&
@FAIreland
. Last night he made his Ireland debut against Portugal. He is the first graduate to play senior international football. Congratulations Andrew 👏👏👏 🇮🇪⚽️
Cycling's never been more popular.
We're installing bike racks at car parks in Balscadden & Summit, Howth, and Low Rock, Portmarnock/Malahide.
400 bike racks are on order with 1/3 due this month to be installed based on suggestions from FCC staff, Councillors, and the public.
Fingal County Council has received €200,000 towards the Fingal Coastal Way, a 32km high-quality recreational walking and cycling route stretching from Newbridge Demesne in Donabate to the county boundary, north of Balbriggan. Read more at
Unfortunately just 2 hours after reopening on Wednesday, the public toilets in Ward River Valley Park were vandalised again and are now closed. Access to public loos are a necessity for many people and this persistent destruction presents a terrible introduction for people
Fingal County Council has completed a significant public realm initiative in the heart of Swords aimed at supporting local businesses by transforming the existing streetscape into a welcoming, attractive community space to dine, sit and relax. See info:
Please be advised that surgical gloves are not recyclable. When visiting our recycling centres please take them home and dispose of them with your normal refuse. Please do not put them in the recycling containers there or leave them on the ground for our staff to clear up.
Tonight we lit up our offices in Swords & Blanchardstown along with Swords Castle, Bremore Castle, Ardgillan Castle and the Casino in Malahide as part of
@rte
#ShineYourLight
in honour of all the sick, frontline workers and anyone affected by
#COVID19
A €10 million transformation of the Balbriggan town centre has been approved, with the project set to deliver a unique public space in the heart of Ireland’s youngest town. The attractive new civic area will host markets, events and festivals.
Have you visited the great new look New Street, Malahide yet? It is pedestrianised to encourage walking & facilitate social distancing & shopping. If you need to drive there are 672 Pay and Display car parking spaces within a 9 minute walk of New Street with most under 5 minutes
A big thank you to the thousands of people who came to the 2019
@FlavoursFingal
in
@NewbridgeHF
. We hope you all enjoyed what must be the best family friendly festival in Ireland with something for everybody. Thanks also to the many people who made it happen.
#YourCouncil
There's plenty of space in our regional and neighbourhood parks today, and also on the beaches of Fingal, for you to run, walk, skip or jump and still adhere to the Public Health social spacing advice of keeping a two (2) metres distance from others.
#Coronavirusireland
Gold Winner! We are delighted to announce that our Fingal Bee Positive Garden has won a Gold Medal at
@bloominthepark
Well done to our Fingal team and the
@TUDublin_BN
team on this wonderful garden
Europe’s first contactless bottle filling stations are being rolled out in the Fingal area by a local company Ecofil for Fingal County Council. The first of 9 Ecofil units was installed in Howth village.
Read more at
We will immediately commence preparations with our partners, The National Transport Authority, for the construction of the Broadmeadow Greenway after receiving official notification today that An Bord Pleanála has given planning permission for the project
Contractors working on behalf of Fingal County Council have commenced river restoration works on the Ward river at Balheary in Swords. Two weirs are being removed to improve opportunities for adult migratory fish such as Salmon, Sea Trout, Eel and Lamprey to swim upstream and
The New Street pedestrian zone Malahide looked amazing over the first week of 10 week trial. A new bike rack was installed and being well used already. This is an opportunity to support your local businesses but remember that this is a Family Friendly No Alcohol zone
We've added new protected cycle lanes along the Sutton to Howth cycleway over the past few weeks. This infrastructure makes the space safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.
#RoadSafety
#ActiveTravel
This week we added some new bike racks to Burrow Beach. If you're heading for a sea swim or to schools and shops in the Sutton area why not take your bike and lock it here while you run your errands?
#ActiveTravel
#Sutton
#Howth
#Cyclingforall
Some images including new seating on New Street, Malahide. We are encouraging walking to facilitate social distancing & shopping. If you need to drive there are 672 Pay and Display car parking spaces within a 9 minute walk of New Street with most under 5 minutes
Hand sanitation stations installed in all Fingal regional parks. These pictured in St. Catherine's Park and Millennium Park and Santry Demesne. Please remember to always exercise Social distancing of 2m and hand hygiene when visiting our parks in your 5km zone.
#Covid_19
Using a cycle-friendly roundabout is easy. If you're cycling or walking, you have priority at crossings. Vehicles using the road must slow down and stop for walkers and people on bikes. Cycle-friendly roundabouts can help less confident cyclists and children feel safer. In this
Fingal County Council’s Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Kevin Halpenny, has received the prestigious World Urban Parks Distinguished Individual Award for his exceptional contribution to the urban parks, open space, and recreation sector. The award was announced at the World
A total of 1240 trees have been planted within the grounds of Malahide Demesne this winter, a mix of Quercus robur (common oak) , Fagus sylvatica (Beech) Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine ) & Ilex aquifolium ( Holly)
This is part of Fingal County Councils work of woodland regeneration
Please don’t throw your masks/surgical gloves on the ground or in containers in the recycling centres. They are not recyclable and should be disposed with general refuse at home. If you are seen or caught on camera throwing these items away, it can attract a litter fine of €150
Today we are launching public consultation on the preferred route for the Sutton to Malahide Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme. View the route and info online and tell us what you think.
#haveyoursay
#suttontomalahide
#cyclingireland
Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien has led the tributes to former Fingal County Councillor and Mayor Mags Murray who sadly passed away yesterday.
May She Rest In Peace.
Read more at
Hundreds of Light Bellied Brent Geese grazing in Donaghmede this morning. Ireland has almost the entire world population during Winter at around 20,000 birds. They've come from Canada where they breed, feeding on eelgrass on mudflats of Dublin Bay when they arrive, moving to
The Broadmeadow Way will be a 6km walking and cycling route connecting Malahide and Donabate across the Estuary. Work began this Summer and our Senior Engineer Paul Carroll met with
@IrishTimes
to talk about why the project is so complex and why it matters.
Work has commenced on a landmark greenway route that crosses the Malahide Estuary and connects Malahide Demesne to Newbridge Demesne.
The Broadmeadow Way was granted planning permission in 2020, and following preparatory works on both sides of the estuary and lengthy
Fingal County Council is delighted to have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag Award for Velvet Strand Portmarnock today as well as Green Flags for Velvet Strand & Burrow Beach Sutton. Thank you to all the community groups who help us keep these & all our beaches clean and safe.
Fingal County Council has today launched a public consultation on plans to transform the centre of
#Balbriggan
as part of a €10 million redevelopment which will deliver a unique sustainable public open space
Read more
Have your say
Fingal County Council welcomes today’s announcement that Government is to explore a bid to host The Open Championship and the AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club.
Fingal County Council has been working for several months with The R&A and Portmarnock Golf Club to scope out
Fingal County Council has formally appointed AnnMarie Farrelly as its new Chief Executive.
At a special meeting today the Elected members of Fingal County Council passed a resolution to appoint Ms Farrelly to the Chief Executive position. See:
We are disappointed to report that several
@tier_mobility
ebikes have been removed from service in Balbriggan as batteries were cut out, making them unusable. The incident is being dealt with by
@GardaTraffic
. If you see vandalism happening report it to the Gardaí.
Cllr David Healy was elected as Mayor of Fingal and Cllr Robert O'Donoghue was elected as Deputy Mayor at today's Annual General Meeting of Fingal County Council.
Fingal County Council has just completed the first phase of a wetland development project in the Turvey Nature Park in Donabate. An existing wetland area was extended, a new 2-acre wetland area was created & a new Sandmartin Hut was installed. Read more:
A herd of Old Irish Goats has moved into their new home at Howth Head this morning. They will control growth to help prevent wildfires and contribute to the biodiversity of the headlands.
@MayorofFingal
and
@MayoCoCo
Caithaoirleach helped them settle into their beautiful habitat
Have you visited the great new look New Street, Malahide yet? It is pedestrianised to encourage walking & facilitate social distancing & shopping. If you need to drive there are 672 Pay and Display car parking spaces within a 9 minute walk of New Street with most under 5 minutes
This beautiful quality drum kit was handed in by a member of the public, repaired & now at Coláiste Ghlór na Mara, Balbriggan. Be part of the project, drop off instruments at the Estuary Recycling Centre. We will repair and clean them, and recycle them back into the community
Minister
@SimonHarrisTD
has announced that Swords will be the location for the new €50m Fingal College of Further Education. It will cater for 1,000 full time students and 5,000 more through part-time, online and blended learning.
#FingalSkillsStrategy
The Fingal Coastal Way is a proposed greenway extending from Newbridge Demesne in Donabate to the Fingal county boundary north of Balbriggan.
Fingal County Council is in the process of undertaking the route option selection & want your input
Find out more:
Spotted at Skerries Harbour, a very curious Grey Seal. Its quite common to spot Grey Seals along the Fingal coastline. If you have photographed any of the Seals we would love to see them, post in the comments below.
#skerries
#seals
#fingal
@LoveFingalDub
@EVENTSinFingal
Fingal County Council proposes to develop the Fingal Coastal Way, a walking & cycling route for Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Rush, Loughshinny, Skerries & Balbriggan.
Public Information Evenings are planned for Rush, Balbriggan & Skerries.
Read more at:
Cllr Brian McDonagh from the Howth-Malahide LEA has been elected as Mayor of Fingal at today's Annual Meeting of Fingal County Council. Cllr JK Onwumereh has been elected as Deputy Mayor.
#Fingal
#YourCouncil
Need a grocery order collected or prescription picked up? Feeling vulnerable & isolated? Or just want to talk. We're here to help. ☎️
#FingalCommunityResponse
- Call us any day 8am to 8pm
Freephone 1-800-459 059
Phone: 01-890 5000
Email: covidsupport
@fingal
#Communityresponse
Our crew finishing clean up at Burrow Beach earlier.
Additional staff resources have been deployed at all beaches to remove discarded litter due to the substantial increase in public use of beaches over the last number of days.
Can we once again appeal to park & beach users to respect social distancing & take all your litter home. We have seen a shocking and unacceptable increase in littering. Please think of others as well as the risks to wildlife & the environment
Read more
We have appointed a developer to deliver the first affordable housing scheme in at Dun Emer, Lusk. Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance will oversee the construction of 51 homes, of which 39 will be affordable and 12 will be social housing. Read more at
Fingal County Council has worked with Tracblast to install an aquadam at Sutton Strand in advance of the spring tides early tomorrow morning. Please exercise caution.
#StormEllen
A big thank you to everybody who attended today's European Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown and helped make it such a wonderful occasion for all the athletes. Safe home! 🇮🇪
#FingalDublin2021
Heading out for a cycle this weekend? We've added new bike parking racks to the Summit at Howth Head, making it easier than ever to enjoy this beauty spot when travelling by bike.
#ActiveTravel
If you are visiting our parks and coastal walks & beaches on Fingal's 88km of coastline, please don't ruin them for others, clean up after your dog, bring your rubbish home if bins provided are full. Help us to keep Fingal beautiful.
The Castleknock to Ashtown section of the Royal Canal Greenway is a hidden gem! A beautiful, scenic stretch of towpath bordering the Royal Canal. Did you know you can continue from Ashtown and cycle all the way into Dublin City?
No bike, no problem! Just grab a Bleeperbike
The emerging preferred route for the Fingal Coastal Way is now live. This 32km amenity will provide for relaxation, exercise and commuting and connect the communities of Donabate, Rush, Loughshinny, Skerries and Balbriggan. Learn more at
John O’Shea was the special guest at the launch of the Football and Fitness TY Course 21/22.
This is the 6th year of the course, which is run by Fingal County Council and the
@FAIreland
#Football
#Fitness
#Education
#TransitionYear
Read the full story:
Fingal County Council has this evening decided to proceed with Public Realm improvements for a Pedestrianised New Street, Malahide with detailed design work to commence in the coming weeks.
#publicrealm
#makeitmalahide
A
#PublicConsultation
on the design of New Street, Malahide public realm has now started and will end on Friday, 2 June 2023. Visit to see the proposed design & share your thoughts.
#haveyoursay
#makeitmalahide
Today, the
@MayorofFingal
and the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, HE Ms Larysa Gerasko, raised the Ukraine flag outside County Hall prior to the March meeting of Fingal County Council where councillors passed four motions on Ukraine.
More at
Great to see bikes and scooters featuring prominently in the St Patrick's Day parade in Skerries. These will be the Active Travel participants of the future. ☘☘☘🇮🇪
#Lafeilepadraig
Fingal County Council staff & Councillors recently met Netherlands local authorities &
#cycling
advocates to understand how the
#Netherlands
made cycling the first choice for the public. Watch the video here
All roads across Fingal are clear as of 18:40 this evening. There was a 90 minute window late this afternoon which enabled our crews to get out and start clearing fallen trees and branches from roads. These pictures are from the Howth Malahide Operational Area.
#Ophelia
Interested in learning more about the
#SuttontoMalahide
Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme?
Find out what the route will look and feel like with this preview artists impression from
#Robswall
to
#Malahide
. View sketches, maps and info at
Our
#ActiveTravel
team has been installing Fingal's first bike bunkers in Balbriggan this month. Providing secure, covered bike parking for people living in apartments is just one way we're working to make the choice to cycle easier. Bunkers are available to Barnwall residents.
I rith Bliain na Gaeilge beimid ag tuíteáil seanfhocal gach seachtain.
Seanfhocal 5: An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalach - He who travels has stories to tell
#Gaeilge
Bain triail aisti.
#BliainnaGaeilge
Fingal County Council has lodged an application with An Bord Pleanala for planning consent for the Broadmeadow Way, a proposed new walking and cycling greenway route of approximately 6km in length between Malahide and Donabate. Read more here
Best wishes to Leo Varadkar who is stepping down as Taoiseach. He was the first person to go from the Fingal County Council Chamber to the Office of An Taoiseach. Even though he was leading the country, he always found time to keep in touch with what was going on in Fingal. He
Senior infants teacher Fiona Duggan from St. Laurences School, Baldoyle, was delighted to receive a repaired bicycle from the Rediscovery Centre sponsored by Fingal County Council. The aim is to encourage teachers, parents and students to cycle to school.
Playful Streets are social streets! Closing a street to traffic transforms it into a community street where children can play safely & neighbours can come together. For more info on our pilot initiative with
@APlayfulCity
go to: .
#playfulstreets
Fingal County Council condemn this vandalism and behaviour and ask that anyone with information on the act to please contact the Gardai.
We have cordoned off the area for safety reasons and will endeavour to replace the Wheelchair accessible toilet as soon as possible for users.