Work will continue at pace on delivering the major infrastructural elements of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme in 2025, after a series of significant developments last year. According to Dr David Begg, Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group, 2024 was one of momentous progress for the €54-57million plan. Following the appointment of a contractor,
The Our Balbriggan Public Realm, Public Realm Design Guide and Active Travel strategies (2024 – 2034) provide a strategic, joined up approach to town centre renewal. They are a key part of the near €50 million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, led by Fingal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise, Cultural and Tourism Department. The documents provide a
A north County Dublin coastal town, currently in the midst of a massive urban renewal initiative, is asking the community to support local during the Christmas period. There will be free parking in pay and display zones in Balbriggan on Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21. The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on at
A fascinating project involving the recycling of local brick and stone could provide a much needed facility for sports clubs in North County Dublin. Work has begun on the restoration of the two boathouses at King’s Strand, Balbriggan, adjacent to the local Martello tower, which were built in the late 1800s following nearby shipwrecks in
As part of the €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour redevelopment project, Fingal County Council has announced an exciting new tree planting initiative. A total of 20 trees are to be planted around the Quay Street Car Park and along the adjoining River Bracken. The planting of 12 large Acer trees and two Alnux x
Another milestone in the €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour project will be reached on Friday, November 1, with the reopening of the Mill Street Town car park. Sixty-seven spaces will be available, including three universally accessible spaces. Six EV charger points will also be provided at a later date. Planting of trees and further
The youth of Ireland’s youngest large town is having their say on its future. Balbriggan is the youngest large town in Ireland with 8,338 people aged under 17, 32.9% of its population. A new study, which reached out to local teens, found a need for improved community sports and leisure facilities, including a public swimming
Four properties in the town will feature as part of the Irish Architecture Foundation’s Open House Dublin in October. The free festival of architecture, from October 12-20, will see over 200 events taking place across the city and county. And Balbriggan will be at the centre of the festival, with four architecturally acclaimed venues in
Work is continuing at pace on the transformational €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour project. The stunning and complex project will create a high quality public amenity and premier visitor destination to revitalise Ireland’s youngest town. It will also create a unique, sustainable public open space. The 19,300 square metre site will include a multi-purpose
Balbriggan is officially Ireland’s youngest large town. 30.37% of the population are between 0-17 years (Census 2022). To celebrate this, Our Balbriggan is continuing its ‘Spotlight Series’ with a focus on youth services in the town. Foróige is an organisation that provides youth services, which can be accessed by any young person living in Balbriggan,
