It's November in #OurBalbriggan, and a lot is happening around the town! From updates on the new tree planting at the Quay Street & Harbour rejuvenation scheme to exciting Science Week events and the upcoming Balbriggan Town Awards, there's lots to look forward to over the next few weeks. With new open spaces and the ongoing enhancement of our town's amenities, Balbriggan continues to grow as a vibrant place to live, work and do business! |
It's November in #OurBalbriggan, and a lot is happening around the town! From updates on the new tree planting at the Quay Street & Harbour rejuvenation scheme to exciting Science Week events and the upcoming Balbriggan Town Awards, there's lots to look forward to over the next few weeks. With new open spaces and the ongoing enhancement of our town's amenities, Balbriggan continues to grow as a vibrant place to live, work and do business! |
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Quay Street & Harbour Works Update Works have commenced at the RNLI Boathouse (under the viaduct), Harbour East Pier and former Public Toilet area. The storyboard below provides an illustrative guide on these and other key aspects of the transformational work at this location. For more information on the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation programme visit www.balbriggan.ie follow @ourbalbriggan social media channels. |
Quay Street & Harbour Works Update Works have commenced at the RNLI Boathouse (under the viaduct), Harbour East Pier and former Public Toilet area. The storyboard below provides an illustrative guide on these and other key aspects of the transformational work at this location. For more information on the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation programme visit www.balbriggan.ie follow @ourbalbriggan social media channels. |
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Exciting new tree planting at Quay Street & Harbour project 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 Spathelli trees at the car park will majorly enhance the area’s environment, to be completed by the end of November. Six Alnux x Spathelli will be planted at a later date, along the newly developed plaza, along the river. These trees will be planted at a substantial size of 30-35 cm girth, ensuring immediate visual impact. At full maturity, they can reach heights exceeding 15 metres, with a canopy spread of over 10 metres. They will create a significant and impressive addition to the car park. Read More. |
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Exciting new tree planting at Quay Street & Harbour project 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 Spathelli trees at the car park will majorly enhance the area’s environment, to be completed by the end of November. Six Alnux x Spathelli will be planted at a later date, along the newly developed plaza, along the river. These trees will be planted at a substantial size of 30-35 cm girth, ensuring immediate visual impact. At full maturity, they can reach heights exceeding 15 metres, with a canopy spread of over 10 metres. They will create a significant and impressive addition to the car park. Read More. |
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New Streetscape Enhancement Scheme Fingal County Council and are seeking expressions of interests from qualifying commercial and community premises located within Fingal. Grant funding can be provided up to a maximum of 75% of the projected costs of improvement works, maximum ceiling of support of €1,500 per eligible property is available and includes shopfront improvements, painting, signage replacement or removal, lighting, and green planting, subject to terms and conditions. |
New Streetscape Enhancement Scheme Fingal County Council and are seeking expressions of interests from qualifying commercial and community premises located within Fingal. Grant funding can be provided up to a maximum of 75% of the projected costs of improvement works, maximum ceiling of support of €1,500 per eligible property is available and includes shopfront improvements, painting, signage replacement or removal, lighting, and green planting, subject to terms and conditions. |
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Balbriggan Commercial Premises, Sports and Community Facilities are eligible to apply if located on streets inside MC - Major Town Centre designation - Balbriggan Harbour; Drogheda Street; Brick Lane; Convent Lane; Chapel Lane; Church Street, Dublin Street, Georges Hill; High Street, Market Green; Mill Race; Naul Road; Quay Street; Railway Street. Expressions of interest must be received by Fingal County Council on or before 12 noon on Friday, November 29, 2024. For further information, visit: https://www.fingal.ie/streetscape-scheme-2024 |
Balbriggan Commercial Premises, Sports and Community Facilities are eligible to apply if located on streets inside MC - Major Town Centre designation - Balbriggan Harbour; Drogheda Street; Brick Lane; Convent Lane; Chapel Lane; Church Street, Dublin Street, Georges Hill; High Street, Market Green; Mill Race; Naul Road; Quay Street; Railway Street. Expressions of interest must be received by Fingal County Council on or before 12 noon on Friday, November 29, 2024. For further information, visit: https://www.fingal.ie/streetscape-scheme-2024 |
Science Week 2024 - How It’s Made Schedule – Get Involved! Technology can sometimes seem mysterious and complicated. This Science Week, Fingal County Council, Smart Balbriggan and the CONNECT Centre have teamed up with curator Valeria Ceregini and the SCÉAL Arts Collective to tell the ‘Internet of Things’ story in a unique and accessible way. Learn more: https://scealcollective.com/ |
Science Week 2024 - How It’s Made Schedule – Get Involved! Technology can sometimes seem mysterious and complicated. This Science Week, Fingal County Council, Smart Balbriggan and the CONNECT Centre have teamed up with curator Valeria Ceregini and the SCÉAL Arts Collective to tell the ‘Internet of Things’ story in a unique and accessible way. Learn more: https://scealcollective.com/ |
Walking Exhibition Tours (Nov 14-16, various times) Location: Walking Tour: The Warehouse, Vauxhall St. Join a guided walking tour (or go on a self-directed tour) of How It’s Made: Demystify IOT, curated by Valeria Ceregini from 5-8pm. From the Warehouse, you’ll visit the Our Balbriggan hub window with the Demystify IOT exhibit in George’s Square, followed by a tour of The Lark Concert Hall with a series of exhibitions from multiple artists. Booking Link Tours:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-its-made-demystify-exhibition-tour-tickets-1073532989069 |
Walking Exhibition Tours (Nov 14-16, various times) Location: Walking Tour: The Warehouse, Vauxhall St. Join a guided walking tour (or go on a self-directed tour) of How It’s Made: Demystify IOT, curated by Valeria Ceregini from 5-8pm. From the Warehouse, you’ll visit the Our Balbriggan hub window with the Demystify IOT exhibit in George’s Square, followed by a tour of The Lark Concert Hall with a series of exhibitions from multiple artists. Booking Link Tours:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-its-made-demystify-exhibition-tour-tickets-1073532989069 |
Tech Through the Decades Walking Tour (Nov 16, 10am-1pm) Location: Hamilton Hall, Balbriggan Library
See electronic devices used over the years in Fingal County Council, from one of the first punch-card machines to current day Virtual Reality (VR) devices.
The VR experience will include Beat Saber, a music experience on the VR headset. More VR with Bathing Water Quality visualisations from IOT sensors from researchers at UCD. The Balbriggan Sustainable Energy (SEC) Community will have an information table and the TOG Makerspace group will be showing how IOT devices are made, including Air Quality Sensors made DIY. Experience IOT Booking Link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-its-made-experience-iot-internet-of-things-event-tickets-107355641914 |
Tech Through the Decades Walking Tour (Nov 16, 10am-1pm) Location: Hamilton Hall, Balbriggan Library
See electronic devices used over the years in Fingal County Council, from one of the first punch-card machines to current day Virtual Reality (VR) devices.
The VR experience will include Beat Saber, a music experience on the VR headset. More VR with Bathing Water Quality visualisations from IOT sensors from researchers at UCD. The Balbriggan Sustainable Energy (SEC) Community will have an information table and the TOG Makerspace group will be showing how IOT devices are made, including Air Quality Sensors made DIY. Experience IOT Booking Link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-its-made-experience-iot-internet-of-things-event-tickets-107355641914 |
The Balbriggan Town Awards 2024 The Balbriggan Town Awards 2024 will take place in the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday 5th December 2024 at 8pm. Nominations received will be judged by the Balbriggan Tourism Committee. The Balbriggan Tourism Committee comprises of local community and business representative groups working together with elected members of the Balbriggan area supported by Fingal County Council to provide a forum where Tourism related issues are regularly raised and reviewed. The Balbriggan Town Awards provide an ideal opportunity for the community in Balbriggan to nominate people who deserve recognition of their achievements in the areas of Community & Integration, Arts/Culture/Music, Sports, Tidy Towns and Business Awards. The awards are aimed at recognising people who have represented the community on a local, national or international scale, people who provide support to others on a voluntary basis, charitable works, artistic or sporting achievement or business success. You can make nominations online here: https://airtable.com/appDmCdLcP27sh1Ge/shr5bPEQEA1NIw591 Nomination forms can also be downloaded on www.bailebrigin.com or email your completed form to balbriggantownawards@gmail.com. Forms are also available from Balbriggan Library, Flemington & Castlelands Community Centres and Balbriggan Tourism Office. Nomination forms must be returned no later than Friday, November 14, 2024 at 4pm. |
The Balbriggan Town Awards 2024 The Balbriggan Town Awards 2024 will take place in the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday 5th December 2024 at 8pm. Nominations received will be judged by the Balbriggan Tourism Committee. The Balbriggan Tourism Committee comprises of local community and business representative groups working together with elected members of the Balbriggan area supported by Fingal County Council to provide a forum where Tourism related issues are regularly raised and reviewed. The Balbriggan Town Awards provide an ideal opportunity for the community in Balbriggan to nominate people who deserve recognition of their achievements in the areas of Community & Integration, Arts/Culture/Music, Sports, Tidy Towns and Business Awards. The awards are aimed at recognising people who have represented the community on a local, national or international scale, people who provide support to others on a voluntary basis, charitable works, artistic or sporting achievement or business success. You can make nominations online here: https://airtable.com/appDmCdLcP27sh1Ge/shr5bPEQEA1NIw591 Nomination forms can also be downloaded on www.bailebrigin.com or email your completed form to balbriggantownawards@gmail.com. Forms are also available from Balbriggan Library, Flemington & Castlelands Community Centres and Balbriggan Tourism Office. Nomination forms must be returned no later than Friday, November 14, 2024 at 4pm. |
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