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4 ways Swords will transform in the next 4 years

Conservation, Heritage, Parks, Swords, TransportBy Ian CareySeptember 16, 2022

Only a fool would make predictions – especially about the future. So the saying goes. But there are a number of really positive signs that over the next four years the county town of Swords will see major and transformative investment, that it has so badly needed for so long. Here is the list: Swords…

Heritage Week events in Swords

Conservation, Heritage, History, Parks, SwordsBy Ian CareyAugust 10, 2022

Sustainability and biodiversity are the themes of National Heritage Week 2022 which kicks off this Saturday. Over the course of the week there will be 1,300 events going ahead around the country to celebrate our rich natural, built and cultural heritage. Some highlights from this year’s National Heritage Week programme in the Swords Local Electoral…

Swords Castle THIRD most visited attraction – despite less investment

Conservation, Heritage, History, SwordsBy Ian CareyJune 2, 2022

It’s far from a polished visitor attraction but despite this Swords Castle was found to be third most visitied or recommended attraction amongst Fingal residents. In a finding that clearly points to untapped potential of the historic monument, Swords Castle has been visited by 32% of those surveyed – ahead of Newbridge House and Ardgillan…

Timeline emerges for Swords Cultural Quarter (hint don’t hold your breath)

Conservation, Heritage, History, SwordsBy Ian CareyMay 19, 2022

It will be over a decade from when the Masterplan for the Swords Cultural Quarter was first voted through by councillors until it is completed, latest details reveal The latest progress update on the Swords Cultural Quarter has put a likely completion time for early 2026. First approved in 2015 it will mean that by…

Swords Round Tower and St Columbas Church receive maximum ‘conservation and repair’ funding

Conservation, Heritage, History, SwordsBy Ian CareyApril 20, 2022

The Round Tower and St Columbas Church in Swords have received the maximum grant of €85,000 under the Community Monuments Fund. The money will help fund repair and conservation works to the two structures. St Columba’s Church has had well documented problems with its roof. The main aims of the Community Monuments Fund are the…

Swords Castle improvement works to the ‘Knights and Squires’ building

Conservation, Heritage, SwordsBy Ian CareyApril 14, 2022

Fingal County Council are going to tender this month for conservation and improvement works to Swords Castle. The new works will involved improvements to the area known as ‘Knights and Squires’ which is to the left of the castle gate, as you look at it from Main St. It is understood the works will involve…

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