Skerries Harps GAA | Skerries Forget me not cafe | Free & open to people living with dementia, including carers and families | Wed Nov 12th 11:00 - 13:00

The Naul - Seamus Ennis arts centre | World Cinema at TSEAC | Borgo Candlelit Tables & Artisan Ambience - Step into the shadows of Corsica with Borgo, a gripping French thriller that blurs the lines between justice and loyalty. | 13th Nov 20:00

Swords Castle Chapel | Swords Theatre Company proudly presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | The classic Charles Dickens tale of ghosts of Past … Present … Future | Wed 12th, Thu 13th & Fri 14th Nov 19:30.

Donabate main street | Poetry, Spoken Word, Music & Wine | Join us for a night of poetry, spoken word, music and wine at Triangle Coffee Co in Donabate - it's gonna be lit! | Fri 14th Nov 18:00 - 21:00

Online webinar | Understanding Google Analytics | The purpose of this workshop is to support SMEs to proactively pivot toward more online channels, to reach new customers using a broad range of digital tools to increase search engine optimisation, and to use web analytics for improved decision-making. | Thu 13th Nov 09:30 - 12:30

Balbriggan Library | Back for the future - Escape the Climate change | Celebrate Science Week in Balbriggan Library with a unique Escape Room experience hosted by the Research Hub team from Trinity College Dublin! Suitable for ages 12+. | Contact Balbriggan Library on 01 870 4401 or [email protected] to book your spot for Thu 13th Nov.

Swords Broadmeadows Community School | Science Exhibition | As we celebrate Science Week next week, why not join us for some mesmerising science! | Fri 14th Nov 08:40 (yes, it’s the morning).

Malahide Castle & Gardens | Wonderlights – Winter’s Brightest Tradition | Step into a world of enchantment this winter as Wonderlights returns to Malahide Castle & Gardens. Now in its sixth year, this award-winning spectacle is celebrated as Ireland’s most magical light show and has become a beloved tradition for families and friends alike. | Opening night: Fri 14th Nov

Balbriggan Cancer Centre | Christmas market & coffee morning | Join us for a cozy Christmas market & a morning coffee | Thu 15th Nov 10:00 - 14:00

Donabate Church Hall | Donabate Photo exhibition & calendar sale | The annual photography exhibition | Fri 15th & Sat 16th Nov 10:00 - 17:00

Swords The Chalk Bar | Childhood Cancer Ireland - Charity Gig | Let's come together to raise money for Childhood Cancer Ireland and support children battling cancer! | Fri 15th Nov 19:00

The Naul - Seamus Ennis arts centre | Lisa Lambe -Nightvisiting | Spellbinding journey through Ireland’s rich tapestry of folklore, song, and story | Fri 15th Nov 20:00 - 22:30

Swords Fingal Carnegie Library | Write Time Festival, Fingal Libraries’ annual celebration of creative writing and literature. | In conversation with Roisín O’Donnell (12:30), Joseph O’Connor (13:45), Wendy Erskine (15:00), Kevin Barry (16:15) & Colin Barrett (17:30) | Fri 15th Nov 12:30 - 19:00

The Naul - Seamus Ennis arts centre | Seisiún Óige – A Slow Session for Young Musicians | A unique opportunity for young musicians to gather, play, and connect. | Sun 16th Nov 15:00 - 16:00

The Naul - Seamus Ennis arts centre | Traditional Irish Music Slow Session with Paudie O'Connor | Join us for our regular Slow Session with Accordion player Paudie O’Connor, who will host a traditional music session live in the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, with participants joining in from afar, over Zoom | Sun 16th Nov 19:00 - 21:00

Swords Fingal Carnegie Library | Write Time Festival, Fingal Libraries’ annual celebration of creative writing and literature. | Debut Writers in Conversation (12:30), The Art of Editing (13:45) Emmet Kirwan in Conversation (15:00) Fiona Scarlett in Conversation (16:15) & Cecelia Ahern in Conversation (17:30) | Sun 16th Nov 12:30 - 19:00

Swords Fingal Carnegie Library | Emmett Kirwan in Conversation | Emmett will sit down with author and festival curator Kevin Curran to discuss his work and writing for performers.Sun 16th Nov 15:00 - 16:00

Fingal County Council is moving ahead with taking ownership (“taking in charge”) of a site near the Jameson Orchard estate in Portmarnock.

The land will be used to develop a sports hub shared by four local clubs:

All legal issues around the land transfer have been resolved.

The developer requested minor plan revisions, which the council accepted.

The final step is for the developer to sign off on those updated plans so the land can officially transfer to the council.

The project promotes a collaborative model where multiple clubs share facilities rather than compete for separate sites.

It supports the council’s “hub approach” for sustainable community sports development.

A question arose about a second possible hub near Drumnigh Road / Belmayne, but the council confirmed there are no active plans for that site.

Total units: 109 (42 duplexes, 41 apartments, 26 houses)

Duplexes (42): 3-storey buildings with 21 × 1-bed (ground) and 21 × 3-bed (upper), with balconies and communal space.

Apartments (41):

Houses (26): mix of 2-, 3- and 4-bed terrace and semi-detached homes (2–3 storeys).

96 car spaces + 4 motorcycle spaces

Bike stores and parking

1 ESB substation

Landscaped open spaces with play areas and MUGA

New access from Forest Road with footpaths, cycle paths and lighting

Existing site: Demolition of a single-storey six-bedroom house and removal of current vehicular entrance.

23 houses

8 apartments

New entrance from Swords Road

Internal access road

38 car spaces + 1 motorcycle space

Private driveways for houses; shared parking bay for apartments

Landscaped public open space

Tree removal and new planting

Boundary treatments, lighting, and general landscaping

Bin and bicycle stores

ESB substation

Set-back area from Swords Road

Drainage, attenuation, and foul/surface water works

Houses: rear gardens

Apartments: terraces/balconies + shared bin/bike store access

Swords – Balheary Rd: Two closures for Mainscourt Solar Farm works

Balbriggan – Harbour Rd / Seapoint Ln: Resurfacing & step area works

Balbriggan – Link & Harbour Rd: Reconstruction & resurfacing

Malahide – Coill Dubh Ct: Irish Water works

Lusk – Dublin Rd: Induction-loop cutting

Donabate: Local roads closed 16 Nov (10:30–14:00) for 4-mile race

Temporary 50 km/h speed limit on Balheary Rd, Swords (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026)

New traffic-calming schemes:

Bremore Castle Car Park, Balbriggan: Now 50 % open; full 111 spaces due end Sept 2025.