Removal of parking spaces, tabletop ramps, and a new school zone crossing at Fingal Community College are planned for Chapel Lane, St Colmcilles Drive and Seatown Road. This plan, which is currently out for public consultation, is a response to the plans to close the end of Seatown Road near North Street for 24 months…
Did you know, Ireland has some of the best supports for homeowners to retrofit their properties in Europe? Whether you want a full retrofit of your home, or support to do a smaller home efficiency job, there are grants and low-cost loans to help make it happen. A public information meeting is happening on Thursday…
Funding for groups in Swords who need a premises is being made available under the Government’s Community Recognition Fund 2024. This funding is being directed to areas who have taken a high number of Ukranians or people seeking international protection and Swords has made the list. The first call on this funding starts on Monday…
After 6 years, the Chalk Venue in Swords has announced that it is closing its doors. In a message on facebook this week the owners said: “It’s with great sadness that we announce the closure of The Chalk Venue. After a fantastic 6 years making memories we closed our doors for the last time on…
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 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…