Balbriggan News from The Fingal Independent

The story of the 'Skerries currach'

A group of friends from Skerries have got together and built the town's first ever 'currach', an ancient Irish wooden boat which can be traced back thousands of years to the very first settlers in Ireland.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Defendant says he carries a knife 'for his own protection'

A man who was intoxicated and had a knife with a four inch blade in his car claimed it was for his own protection as he was homeless at the time.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

No easy solutions for Streamstown

A number of safety measures are to be taken on Streamstown Lane after local councillors expressed concerns for road safety in the area.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Cervical Check scandal cancer deaths cannot be in vain

There was an outpouring of grief this week at the death of Emma Mhic Mhathúna, the Kerry mother of five who was one of the victims of the Cervical Check scandal.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Swords family told to switch schools if they want a bus

A Swords mother is lobbying for the Department of Education for Bus Eireann to provide transport for students from Swords who attend Coláiste Ghlór na Mara in Balbriggan.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Festival of Fire set for three towns

Fingal is set to be lit up this Halloween as the Festival of Fire hits three local towns providing all the fun of a fiery festival, safely and legally.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Siobhan to lead Chambers Ireland

Fingal County Council has congratulated former Director and President of Fingal Dublin Chamber Siobhan Kinsella on her appointment as President of Chambers Ireland.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Fingal homes €60k above average

The average price of a home in North County Dublin now stands at €315,427, an increase of 3.9% since last year, a recent report from Daft.ie claims.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

Father issues school bus appeal for boy (8) with special needs

A Balbriggan father is fighting for school transport for his eight-year-old son, who has special needs, to the nearest suitable primary school, in Portmarnock.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

School transport policy is laid out

According to the Department of Education and Skills' policy on providing school transport for those with special needs, there are number of criteria to be satisfied before that transport is provided.

Publish: Saturday 13th October 12:00am

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