A major commitment to develop a necklace of open spaces around Swords and to redevelop the Ward River Valley Regional Park will be contained in the new Fingal Development Plan. Following a motion from Green Party Councillor Ian Carey, Fingal officials last night recommended a strong extra commitment around open spaces which will now be…
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As part of a major increase in funding for walking and cycling provision in 2022, Swords will receive €4.5m for a number of projects. The Murrough/St Cronan’s road, the Rivervalley scheme, and the Seatown Road cycle lane will all see major funding this year. The plan is also committing money for the development of a…
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Just two schools in the Swords LEA have received funding for minor works over the summer months. Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today (24 January 2022) announced funding of €65 million for the approval of 497 projects under the 2022 Summer Works Scheme. The Old Borough National School in Swords will receive funding…
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This week councillors start a series meetings as part of the next phase of the new Development Plan process. Well what does that mean? So… the officials have now created a new draft document that has gone to councillors for consideration and these meetings will deal with changes being put forward by the councillors. The…
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A qualified arborist and the area tree inspector have assessed the trees in Swords and they have identified 27 that need to be taken down. The areas and the reasons for removal are listed below and they will be felled in the coming weeks. The reasons for removal include: Diseased and dying trees Trees causing…
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New stations that will allow park users to fill their water bottles will be rolled out in the Ward River Valley in Swords. A station will be provided along with the new all weather pitch on the River Valley side and they are looking for other locations within the park with a view to going…
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A new and dedicated off-leash area of the Ward River Valley River Valley Park will be fenced off for dog walking, officials told the local area committee. The area will be between the two pedestrian bridges to the east of the park and will include: Double gate entrances at a number of locations Durable hard…
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The safe ‘routes to school’ works outside St Cronan’s National Schools in Swords is expected to start in 2022. Also the protected cycle lanes on the Murrough Rd will be part of that project and plans are currently with the National Transport Agency. Fingal Council officials told the Area Committee of the council: “The works…
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Some 200 social houses in the Fingal area will be retrofitted next year, more than tripling the 2021 figure. This is a huge increase on the 65 social houses that were retrofitted this year with futher plans to set up retrofitting in the county in the coming year. The plans were revealed at the second…
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Swords is an incredible town with a strong community and is a great place to live. But sprawling development has led to car dependendancy and it is holding the town back. The Green Party in Swords have made a substantial submission to the Sustainable Swords project with a view to bringing the amenities and the…
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