Our Balbriggan

Thank you to all who turned out to the public consultation series that took place in October and early November! The evening events were organised in partnership with Balbriggan Community Council and the Fingal Community Office. The three themes were ‘Youth’, ‘Family Support and Early Years’ and ‘Integration and Inclusion’ and the information and local knowledge gathered from the events will really help to develop key priorities of the Our Balbriggan Programme 2024 to 2030. For more information and updates, visit www.balbriggan.ie Fingal County Council Cllr Brendan Ryan

Fingal County Council has announced a new Streetscape Enhancement Scheme 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. 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://lnkd.in/exwXnQwU Fingal County Council Cllr Brendan Ryan

It’s back! This year's How It’s Made, which blends the art and technology world, will kick off tomorrow. Modern technology inspires love, hate and everything in between from an amazing group of artists🎨 Book a tour on Eventbrite or explore yourself! https://lnkd.in/eVKUA86V Fingal County Council

Quay Street & Harbour Works Update📢 Works have commenced at the RNLI Boathouse (under the viaduct), Harbour East Pier and former Public Toilet area. The car park on Mill Street has reopened and trees are due to be planted by the end of the month, with EV charging to follow. The change of use of the former RNLI Boathouse and the development of new harbour buildings are designed to generate increased social and commercial activity at the Harbour and throughout town. The project will also include enhancement work to the River Bracken, new surfacing and increased seating, green and play spaces as well as the redesign of parking and traffic flows. This storyboard provides an illustrative guide on key aspects of the transformational work at this location. For more information on the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation programme, visit www.balbriggan.ie Fingal County Council Cllr Brendan Ryan

HOW IT'S MADE Experience IOT (Internet of Things) Event Balbriggan Library (Hamilton Hall), Sat Nov 16, 10am-1pm Tech Through the Decades: 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. Plus, see and touch Water Quality IOT sensors with the Urban Splash researchers from the DCU Water Institute 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. Booking Link: https://lnkd.in/eUDhyj-n Fingal County Council Cllr Brendan Ryan

HOW IT'S MADE Walking Exhibition Tours 📆 The Warehouse, Vauxhall St. Nov 14-16 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, following by a tour of The Lark Concert Hall with a series of exhibitions from multiple artists. On Thursday Nov 14, 8pm, there will be a special music performance by Darren Rogers in The Square room in The Lark at The Irish Institute of Music & Song. Friday Nov 15, 8pm, there will be a special music performance in The Warehouse from the Dream River Band. Saturday Nov 16, 8pm, there will be a special series of music performances in The Warehouse from SCÉAL musicians. Booking Link: https://lnkd.in/e-DanPaM Fingal County Council @ Cllr Brendan Ryan

We have a stunning harbour & lighthouse. To report incidences of pollution, dumping, abandoned vessels and illegal parking, contact: harbourmaster@fingal.ie, environment@fingal.ie or balswooparea@fingal.ie. By Phone: (01) 890 5000 New Balbriggan Harbour Bye-Laws were enacted on March 1st 2024, and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e_Zgteyx Photo Credit: Balbriggan Tidy Towns

HOW IT’S MADE 2024 kicks off this Thursday, Nov 14 📆Our Balbriggan Hub, 4-5pm Join the launch of ‘IOT with Otie,’ a comic strip by artist Matthew Kelly showcasing the evolution and future of the Internet of Things The event will include the art exhibition, Demystify IOT, debuting from artists Murielle Celis & Gordon Farrell. Technology can often seem very foreign or even like a mysterious black box! So Fingal County Council, Smart Balbriggan and the CONNECT Centre have come together with curator Valeria Ceregini and the SCÉAL Arts Collective to tell the ‘Internet of Things’ story in a creative way. Booking Link: https://lnkd.in/e688PZqm Fingal County Council Cllr Brendan Ryan

For the most comprehensive listing of groups and public services in the town please visit https://lnkd.in/eSNgN-v8 - the community platform service is constantly updated by Twitter/X updates, for the most up to date information. Please submit any feedback to ourbalbriggan@fingal.ie Fingal County Council

It’s back! This year's How It’s Made blends the art and technology world. Modern technology inspires love, hate and everything in between from an amazing group of artists🎨 Book a tour on Eventbrite or explore yourself! https://lnkd.in/eVKUA86V Fingal County Council