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,
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, today (Friday) joined the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Adrian Henchy, to turn the sod on a multi-million euro development of Balbriggan’s Quay Street and Harbour. The transformational project is aimed at creating a high quality public amenity and premier visitor destination to revitalise Ireland’s youngest town.
Following the appointment of McCullough Mulvin Architects as Integrated Design Team for the De Bruns Project, stakeholder engagement meetings have commenced. The design process will identify options for the re-development of the De Brun’s site. An exciting milestone in the €50million Balbriggan Regeneration project was reached with the appointment of the design team to redevelop the
During the Spring of 2024, Fingal County Council’s, Our Balbriggan Programme office, which is leading an extensive regeneration of the town, set about highlighting particular organisations that are working with local communities in the town to celebrate diversity and respond to challenges faced by minority ethnic groups. As per the 2022 Census, almost 30% of the population of
Fingal County Council has announced the appointment of Dr David Begg as the new Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group. Since 2019, the €50million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme has been tasked with making huge progress on key infrastructure and social projects in the north Dublin town. These include multi-million euro developments at Quay Street,
Warm and heartfelt tributes have been paid to the work of Professor Brian MacCraith following his stepping down as Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group. Professor MacCraith has overseen the work of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme since its inception in 2018. As Chairperson of the Balbriggan Leadership Group, Professor MacCraith oversaw the inception
Improvement works in the Harbour continue in advance of the transformation of the Quay Street & Harbour area. New fencing has been erected prior to anticipated commencement in April 2024. Donnelly Civil Engineering are working on the East Pier (seaboard) to reinforce coastal defences. Engineering surveys will commence shortly on the West Pier. The enactment of Harbour Bye-laws on
The installation of a temporary Pocket Park at 14 Bridge Street (formerly known as Keelings) signals the start of an exciting new chapter in the Heart of Balbriggan. Expect a riot of colour as spring bulbs emerge followed by herbaceous and shrub planting Summer through to Autumn, a full list of planting can be found
The restoration of the Boathouse & Bath House form part of the town’s ambitious rejuvenation plans. Transformational public realm upgrades will connect a revitalised town centre, Quay Street & Harbour with its beautiful beaches and coastline. Fingal County Council will commence enabling works at the Balbriggan Boathouse & Bath House (nr Martello Tower) on Monday
It has been a year of huge progress for the €50million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, the Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group has confirmed. The plan, which is set to transform the town through public investment, has seen work commence on a number of key infrastructure projects central to the massive initiative. “Four years
