Thirteen homes, which are part of the new Mooretown Development, are being made available through a cost rental scheme. The scheme has already attracted significant interest with close to 600 applications in a matter of days. The homes are three-bedroom A-rated and are part of the Mooretown Development which will connect the Rathbeale Rd with…
The old bank building, at 47 Main St Swords, looks like it will continue to be a financial institution as Members First Credit Union file a planning application on the listed buidling. The planning application from Members First which was registered earlier this month detailed the following works: New shopfront signage, repair works to the…
The DAA are applying for night flights to be allowed from Dublin Aiport. In the last week, An Bord Pleanala have decided to allow the public to comment again on the proposal. Between now and December 14th, is likely to be your last chance to object to the use of Dublin Airport at night, the…
Jigsaw, who provide mental health supports for young people from 12 to 25, have opened a new facility in Swords. The new service contains a number of newly furnished counselling rooms, to make young people and families feel at ease, as well as a kitchen and office space for staff. The new service is located…
This friday will see the return of the much loved Christmas Market in Swords Castle. The Mayor of Fingal Adrian Henchy will kick off proceedings at 6pm on Friday November 24th with the switching on of the Christmas Lights. After that the market will open and stay open for the next two weekends. Santa will,…
Excavation at an enormous scale is being carried out at Dublin Airport to remove 150,000 tonnes of contaminated soil. The soil is contaminated with a family of chemicals known as PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and they pose a serious health risk and are linked to the development of kidney and testicular cancer. PFAS chemicals can…
A recent ecological survey of the Ward River, as part of the Fingal Biodiversity Action Plan, has found evidence of otter, kingfisher, and dipper. Sadly, the survey failed to find evidence of salmon along the river from Knocksedan Bridge to Balheary, despite it appearing in previous surveys. A senior ecologist from Rivus Ecological Engineers, who…
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are advertising for Programme Director and Head of Procurement for Metrolink. The plan to bring the project to the next phase is getting underway as key leadership roles have been advertised with a deadline of the 28th of November. TII are expecting to attract international interest in the roles and they…
The annual Festival of Fire in Swords Castle was a huge success. Truly spooktacular! Cllr Ian Carey said: “It’s brilliant to have free family friendly events in the heart of Swords. Really well done to the Fingal Events team who designed such an enchanting event full of creativity and fun.”
The Malahide Road roundabout in Swords will face three days of disruption from November 13th, for road resurfacing connected to Metrolink. The busy roundabout will have a stop go in effect during the works. The purpose of these works is to fully reinstate the road areas, where Slit Trenching Investigations were undertaken in recent weeks.…