Balbriggan News from The Fingal Independent

Jack is top of the class at Ardgillan College in Balbriggan

It was celebrations all around at Ardgillan College in Blabriggan last week when Leaving Certificate results arrived, but one top-scoring student had particular cause for joy.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Not the time to panic as students look to the future after results

It was top marks at Skerries Community College last week when Leaving Certificate results arrived, but a clear message from principal Kevin McLoughlin that all was not lost for those left disappointed.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Strong results for St Joseph's

The students of St Joseph's Secondary School in Rush breathed a sigh of relief last week when this year's Leaving Certificate results finally arrived, bringing an end to months of trepidation.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Plan to reduce waste in Fingal

Minister of State for Community Development and Charities and Green Party T.D for Fingal, Joe O'Brien has welcomed the new Waste Reduction Plan and stated that it will have a 'visible and positive impact on the environment in Fingal'.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

€500,000 in disability grants approved for Fingal region

Local TD and Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien has approved funding of more than €500,000 for the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works in Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs) in Fingal.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

New plans to hold back tide

Fingal County Council has commenced a series of live online information sessions with residents and business owners to brief them on the Coastal Flooding and Erosion Management Plan for Rogerstown Estuary.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Top marks for Fiona and Helen in Malahide school

As Malahide Community School brought home top Leaving Certificate results last week, two of its students in particular had cause for celebration, having put in stellar performances in the exam.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Applications invited for 'good causes' awards

The National Lottery has announced details of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards, with a total prize fund of €95,000, and is encouraging sports clubs, community organisations and projects in Fingal to apply.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Society will mark 'Sack of Balbriggan' centenary

Sunday September 20 marks 100 years since the Sack of Balbriggan and despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions Balbriggan and District Historical Society are determined that this important centenary is marked in an appropriate manner.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

Students were 'exceptional'

It may have been a Leaving Certificate year with a difference, but Malahide Community School principal, David Hayes was in celebratory form after this year's results were finally announced last week.

Publish: Saturday 19th September 12:00am

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