A year of progress for Our Balbriggan As the end of the year rapidly approaches, our final #OurBalbriggan newsletter will reflect on the positive changes and magic moments that made our town great in 2024. 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. The Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme is a Fingal County Council administered transformational project aimed at creating high quality public amenities and premier visitor destinations to revitalise Ireland’s youngest large town. The €54-57million 2019-2030 programme seeks to create a more attractive, connected place where people want to live, work, visit and do business. From major milestones in the town’s rejuvenation plan, to standout community moments, we hope you enjoy this small selection of Our Balbriggan 2024 highlights. |
A year of progress for Our Balbriggan As the end of the year rapidly approaches, our final #OurBalbriggan newsletter will reflect on the positive changes and magic moments that made our town great in 2024. 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. The Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme is a Fingal County Council administered transformational project aimed at creating high quality public amenities and premier visitor destinations to revitalise Ireland’s youngest large town. The €54-57million 2019-2030 programme seeks to create a more attractive, connected place where people want to live, work, visit and do business. From major milestones in the town’s rejuvenation plan, to standout community moments, we hope you enjoy this small selection of Our Balbriggan 2024 highlights. |
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Quay Street and Harbour project Work continued at pace on the transformational €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour project this year. 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 plaza area and linear suitable for markets, events, festivals and a host of other activities. Read more about the project here Read about tree planting at the harbour project here Read about the reopening of Mill Street car park here |
Quay Street and Harbour project Work continued at pace on the transformational €15million Balbriggan Quay Street and Harbour project this year. 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 plaza area and linear suitable for markets, events, festivals and a host of other activities. Read more about the project here Read about tree planting at the harbour project here Read about the reopening of Mill Street car park here |
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Pocket Park – Bridge Street The exciting installation of a temporary Pocket Park at 14 Bridge Street (formerly known as Keelings) signalled the start of an exciting new chapter in the heart of Balbriggan. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed a riot of colour, as spring bulbs followed by herbaceous and shrub planting were enjoyed throughout the seasons of the year. Read more here |
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Pocket Park – Bridge Street The exciting installation of a temporary Pocket Park at 14 Bridge Street (formerly known as Keelings) signalled the start of an exciting new chapter in the heart of Balbriggan. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed a riot of colour, as spring bulbs followed by herbaceous and shrub planting were enjoyed throughout the seasons of the year. Read more here |
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Bridge Street (De Bruns) Project Following the appointment of McCullough Mulvin Architects as Integrated Design Team for the De Bruns Project, stakeholder engagement meetings were concluded at the end of September and will inform next steps. The Integrated Design Team model, which employs local stakeholder engagement to progress plans, was successfully deployed on other Our Balbriggan projects, including the Quay Street and Harbour development and the Creative Hub at 2-4 Dublin Street. Read more here |
Bridge Street (De Bruns) Project Following the appointment of McCullough Mulvin Architects as Integrated Design Team for the De Bruns Project, stakeholder engagement meetings were concluded at the end of September and will inform next steps. The Integrated Design Team model, which employs local stakeholder engagement to progress plans, was successfully deployed on other Our Balbriggan projects, including the Quay Street and Harbour development and the Creative Hub at 2-4 Dublin Street. Read more here |
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2 – 4 Dublin Street (Creative Hub) Fingal County Council has approved planning permission for works at 2-4 Dublin Street. The vision for the listed building includes the development of creative art spaces with adjoining digital learning facilities, a courtyard and gallery. The project is scheduled to go to tender for a contractor in Q1 2025. The Creative Hub will further develop Balbriggan’s growing reputation as a nationally renowned destination for arts and culture, a key part of the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme. |
2 – 4 Dublin Street (Creative Hub) Fingal County Council has approved planning permission for works at 2-4 Dublin Street. The vision for the listed building includes the development of creative art spaces with adjoining digital learning facilities, a courtyard and gallery. The project is scheduled to go to tender for a contractor in Q1 2025. The Creative Hub will further develop Balbriggan’s growing reputation as a nationally renowned destination for arts and culture, a key part of the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme. |
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Bath House and Boat House on King’s Strand 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 1873 and 1875. They will now be reconstructed and preserved as part of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, and reclaim old glories by perhaps being put to use by local water-sports clubs. Read more here |
Bath House and Boat House on King’s Strand 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 1873 and 1875. They will now be reconstructed and preserved as part of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, and reclaim old glories by perhaps being put to use by local water-sports clubs. Read more here |
New Chairperson, Dr David Begg Earlier this year, Fingal County Council announced the appointment of Dr David Begg as the new Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group. Dr Begg, a north County Dublin native, succeeded Professor Brian MacCraith, who departed the role to coincide with the current mid-project review stage. Read more here |
New Chairperson, Dr David Begg Earlier this year, Fingal County Council announced the appointment of Dr David Begg as the new Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group. Dr Begg, a north County Dublin native, succeeded Professor Brian MacCraith, who departed the role to coincide with the current mid-project review stage. Read more here |
Festivals and events Congratulations to our Balbriggan Olympian Well done to Andrew Coscoron, who represented our nation in the men’s 1500m event in the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 in August. In January, he also set a new Irish 5000m national record of 13:12.56 in Boston, Massachusetts. Congratulations on your impressive running career to date, Andrew – your town is behind you every step of the way! |
Festivals and events Congratulations to our Balbriggan Olympian Well done to Andrew Coscoron, who represented our nation in the men’s 1500m event in the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 in August. In January, he also set a new Irish 5000m national record of 13:12.56 in Boston, Massachusetts. Congratulations on your impressive running career to date, Andrew – your town is behind you every step of the way! |
Balbriggan Beach Festival What a day we had at Balbriggan Beach Festival last August - a huge thank you to everyone in the community who were involved in its organisation or who came out to support and enjoy the event under (some) summer sun. |
Balbriggan Beach Festival What a day we had at Balbriggan Beach Festival last August - a huge thank you to everyone in the community who were involved in its organisation or who came out to support and enjoy the event under (some) summer sun. |
Open House Dublin Balbriggan architecture was the toast of Dublin during the Irish Architecture Foundation’s Open House Dublin in October. The free festival of architecture saw over 200 events take place across the county and four architecturally acclaimed venues in the locality were among those throwing open their doors to the public. Among them was The Lark, the country’s newest and most innovative entertainment venue. The Lark is this year’s winner of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Public Choice Award – voted the public’s favourite building. Other featured venues in Balbriggan were Ardgillan Castle, High Street Balbriggan and Open Studios. Read more here |
Open House Dublin Balbriggan architecture was the toast of Dublin during the Irish Architecture Foundation’s Open House Dublin in October. The free festival of architecture saw over 200 events take place across the county and four architecturally acclaimed venues in the locality were among those throwing open their doors to the public. Among them was The Lark, the country’s newest and most innovative entertainment venue. The Lark is this year’s winner of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Public Choice Award – voted the public’s favourite building. Other featured venues in Balbriggan were Ardgillan Castle, High Street Balbriggan and Open Studios. Read more here |
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Outdoor facilities and play Balbriggan is now home to a number of new amenities, which promote play and exercise and also facilitate community interaction and sea swimming. Somewhere to listen to music or let off steam on some gym equipment - or maybe just meet with friends, these are all some of the options now available to young people in Balbriggan.
Have you discovered the new additions on the beach or at Bremore Park, Millpond Park or Charlie Moore Park? |
Outdoor facilities and play Balbriggan is now home to a number of new amenities, which promote play and exercise and also facilitate community interaction and sea swimming. Somewhere to listen to music or let off steam on some gym equipment - or maybe just meet with friends, these are all some of the options now available to young people in Balbriggan.
Have you discovered the new additions on the beach or at Bremore Park, Millpond Park or Charlie Moore Park? |
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Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme The Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Route will link together 3 school campuses at Ardgillan Community College, St. Mologas and Balbriggan Educate Together National School, as well as offering a safe cycling and walking route to shops, childcare facilities and community amenities including Millpond Park and Flemington Community Centre. The route will make travelling by Active Travel in Balbriggan safer and more convenient, particularly for children, older people and less experienced cyclists. The scheme, funded by the National Transport Authority, is due to be completed in Q1 2025 read here Finally, a reminder to shop local this Christmas. For further information on Christmas events and parking in Balbriggan, read here Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh. |
Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme The Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Route will link together 3 school campuses at Ardgillan Community College, St. Mologas and Balbriggan Educate Together National School, as well as offering a safe cycling and walking route to shops, childcare facilities and community amenities including Millpond Park and Flemington Community Centre. The route will make travelling by Active Travel in Balbriggan safer and more convenient, particularly for children, older people and less experienced cyclists. The scheme, funded by the National Transport Authority, is due to be completed in Q1 2025 read here Finally, a reminder to shop local this Christmas. For further information on Christmas events and parking in Balbriggan, read here Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh. |
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