It won’t come as a surprise to parents who have recently sent a child to second level, but a new report has found that ever secondary school in Swords is oversubscribed. The Irish Times report, based on information from the Department of Education, paints a bleak picture for parents who want their child to attend…
The DAA have submitted new noise contour maps to An Bord Pleanala as part of their case to allow more night flights. The DAA have given new maps which bring in many new people and communities into the area they propose to expose to harmful night time flights. Under planning rules only people who have…
The six-week oral hearing for the Metrolink concluded this week and the inspector will now prepare his report for An Bord Pleanala. Documents made available during the hearings will now be put out for public consultation. The board will likely make a decision by the end of the year, depending on when they receive the…
Popular coffee trailer, Two Birds Coffee, have moved across the valley from JCs to Rivervalley Community Centre. The coffee spot, which had popped up during Covid, unfortunately had a vacate the location with the planned opening of Cafe Sol next to JCs. Cafe Sol has an existing contract with Dunnes Stores, who operate JCs, and…
Fingal County Council are aiming to deliver between 500 and 600 units on the land between Swords Community College and Cianlea, over two phases. The first phase, as previously reported, is aiming for between 200 and 300 units and could be brought to council under new fast-track legislation in the next two months. The council…
A local man has been jailed for riding a stolen motorbike on the Swords Manor pitches. The 22-year-old was jailed for four months at Swords District Court last week after he was caught by Gardaí last May. Further details can be found on the Irish Independent website, click here. Cllr Ian Carey said: “The use…
Building works for a new apartment block on Seatown Rd, Swords has uncovered the remains of what is believed to be a building dating back to the 1500s. Wall foundations and a patch of cobbled flooring have been exposed by builders and investigations are now taking place to get a better understanding of the significance…
St Columba’s Church has been given a €50k grant under the Heritage Structure Fund to preserve its stain glass and decorative internal joinery. The iconic Swords building, which was built in 1811, will have conservation works done on its leaded diamond pattern windows, spliced repair of the carved timber tracery and lime mortar pointing of…
A public meeting is being held to discuss the impact of PFAS chemical exposure and noise from Dublin Airport, next Thursday. The St Margarets The Ward FORUM group, is organising the meeting following the news that Fingal County Council have used their regulatory powers to force the Dublin Airport Authority to release all the information…
Excess mud will be cleared from the paths around Ushers Lake in the Ward River Valley, over the next month. Investigation works to find the remnants of the historic Brackenstown Mill will also happen in this time. Paths in the area will be closed during the works and people are asked not to enter fenced…