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Balbriggan Local eMagazine

Volume 8 Issue 8 June 2023
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Glebe North compete at International Youth Football Tournament

Glebe North compete at International Youth Football Tournament

IFE Sportland recently hosted the new edition of Gardaland Cup,the youth football tournament that takes place at Easter in the ...
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Balbriggan Cricket Club receives plaudits from Cricket Europe

Balbriggan Cricket Club receives plaudits from Cricket Europe

A recent article by Cricket Europe has recognised the wonderful achievements and players of Balbriggan Cricket Club. The article stated: ...
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The new Basketball Academy is for everyone in Balbriggan

The new Basketball Academy is for everyone in Balbriggan

Welcome to the new Basketball Academy in Balbriggan which was set up to be inclusive whilst supporting youth development and ...
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Ardgillan College continues to establish itself as a rugby school

Ardgillan College continues to establish itself as a rugby school

Ardgillan College’s senior girls rugby team reached the final of the Leinster Senior Cup in March 2023 but sadly were ...
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Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteer Drivers

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteer Drivers

Would you have an hour to spare on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning? If you would like to help ...
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Balbriggan enhanced by Virgin Media series ‘The Catch’

Balbriggan enhanced by Virgin Media series ‘The Catch’

Balbriggan’s innate charm and the stunning beauty of the surrounding area is proving a hit with film and television producers ...
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Baton Twirlers chosen as part of ‘Fingal She Leads Women’ Exhibition

Baton Twirlers chosen as part of ‘Fingal She Leads Women’ Exhibition

Two of the members of St Mary’s Baton Twirlers Dinah Black and Susan Mullen who were chosen by Fingal County ...
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Balbriggan Tidy Towns inaugural bodiversity festival!

Balbriggan Tidy Towns inaugural bodiversity festival!

Save the dates for our inaugural biodiversity festival (19th and 20th of May) called - Balbriggan: Our Nature. Bat walks, ...
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Events in May at Balbriggan Library - Fingal celebrates Bealtaine 2023

Events in May at Balbriggan Library - Fingal celebrates Bealtaine 2023

Hanging Basket Workshop with Aoife Munn - Tuesday 9thMay - 12-1pm Learn how to create different types of hanging baskets, ...
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U18 AB Girls won the Leinster League

U18 AB Girls won the Leinster League

Congratulations to our U18 AB Girl’s team who won their Leinster League Final recently. What an incredible match between AB ...
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Cricket Club - children’s indoor cricket and our Coach’s Award!

Cricket Club - children’s indoor cricket and our Coach’s Award!

Blasters Cricket has started up again in Castlelands Community Centre !!!! Open to boys and girls aged 5-11. To Book ...
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Ardgillan College cuts ‘Footloose’ on the stage!

Ardgillan College cuts ‘Footloose’ on the stage!

The students of Ardgillan College Balbriggan took to the stage on Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th of March ...
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St Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band celebrating 140 years this year!

St Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band celebrating 140 years this year!

This St Patrick’s Day in Balbriggan was a very special one for the town’s 35-strong brass and reed band, which ...
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Carlingford Hotel announces new charity partnership with SoSad Ireland

Carlingford Hotel announces new charity partnership with SoSad Ireland

Today the Four Seasons Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club Carlingford has announced their new Irish charity partner as SoSad Ireland ...
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Balbriggan Meals on Wheels collection dates - please donate!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels collection dates - please donate!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels has been providing meals to the most vulnerablemembers of our community since its establishment in 1975.Throughout ...
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Packed schedule for Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival

Packed schedule for Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival

A packed schedule has been put together for the third annual Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival, 2023 which takes place ...
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Balbriggan Ladies team is growing at all levels!

Balbriggan Ladies team is growing at all levels!

Our ladies team is continuing to grow and develop this season. 13 new players of all different levels have joined ...
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Glebe North FC news and views this month

Glebe North FC news and views this month

Our Kids academy is currently underway and open to boys & girls age 4-7 from 9:45 to 11:00 am New ...
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Balbriggan Cricket Club welcomes children’s indoor cricket!

Balbriggan Cricket Club welcomes children’s indoor cricket!

Blasters Cricket starts up again on the 5th of Feb in Castlelands Community Centre !!!! Open to boys and girls ...
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New artworks launched at The Banks!

New artworks launched at The Banks!

It is truly great to see the new artworks at The Banks by our wonderfully skilful local artist Dave West ...
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Balbriggan and District Historical Society

Balbriggan and District Historical Society

Next talk - ‘The Story of Cricket in Fingal’ Balbriggan and District Historical Society are delighted to welcome you to ...
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Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Pop Up Shop Returns!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Pop Up Shop Returns!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is delighted that our Pop-up-Shop is returning every Friday morning from Friday 24th March from 10am ...
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Balbriggan Tidy Towns working for the local Community!

Balbriggan Tidy Towns working for the local Community!

If you want to help us make a difference join us any Saturday @ 10.30am at Moylaragh playground or 11am ...
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Balbriggan Cricket Club welcomes children’s indoor cricket!

Balbriggan Cricket Club welcomes children’s indoor cricket!

Blasters Cricket starts up again on the 5th of Feb in Castlelands Community Centre !!!! Open to boys and girls ...
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Thank you from Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

Thank you from Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is a local charity which has been serving the Balbriggancommunity since its foundation in 1975.Balbriggan Meals ...
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Balbriggan Tidy Towns launches ‘Adopt a Patch’ initiative

Balbriggan Tidy Towns launches ‘Adopt a Patch’ initiative

Balbriggan Tidy Towns, which saw a very impressive 12-point jump in last year’s adjudication, is launching its ‘Adopt-a-Patch’ initiative a ...
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Find a fast bowler – 2022 boys award

Find a fast bowler – 2022 boys award

Balbriggan CC right-arm seam bowler Aadi Wankhade has been awarded the Cricket Leinster ‘Find a Fast Bowler’ award for 2022 ...
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Hannah Healy picked up two prestigious awards recently

Hannah Healy picked up two prestigious awards recently

Congratulations to former Glebe Player Hannah Healy, awarded tonight as WNL U17 player of the year. Hannah was also named ...
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“Dear Balbriggan” a love story by Matthew Kelly!

“Dear Balbriggan” a love story by Matthew Kelly!

An inspirational young Balbriggan man has produced a fascinating anthology shining a spotlight on the town’s creative talent. Motivated by ...
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A wonderful Christmas event at Ardgillan Castle!

A wonderful Christmas event at Ardgillan Castle!

A very special Christmas Exhibition & Gift Fair event was held in Ardgillan Castle at the beginning of December. Our ...
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Beautiful community art project launched in Balbriggan

Beautiful community art project launched in Balbriggan

A fascinating community art project which beautifully captures Balbriggan through the eyes of its people was launched in the town ...
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Balbriggan Meals on Wheels looking forward to 2023

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels looking forward to 2023

Happy New Year from everyone at Balbriggan Meals on Wheels. Towards the end of 2022 we held a number of ...
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Balbriggan/North County Dublin Branch of Guide Dogs looking forward to 2023

Balbriggan/North County Dublin Branch of Guide Dogs looking forward to 2023

2022 was a great year where we finally got back to normality, which also meant fundraising with the general public ...
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Balbriggan Cricket U14’s won prestigious indoor Competition

Balbriggan Cricket U14’s won prestigious indoor Competition

Congratulations to our youngsters on winning the Fingal 6-a-side u14 indoor cricket competition yesterday with three wins from three, held ...
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Well done to our ladies and don’t forget our party night!!!

Well done to our ladies and don’t forget our party night!!!

Congratulations to Alma Atagamen, Shannon Campbell and Makia Carey who represented AB on the Leinster North East team versus Leinster ...
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O’Dwyer Ladies win Leinster Championship in style

O’Dwyer Ladies win Leinster Championship in style

The Senior Ladies team are Leinster Champion for the first time ever for the club. Our pictures show the jubilant ...
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Balbriggan Roadrunners are here for you!

Balbriggan Roadrunners are here for you!

Balbriggan Roadrunners are a local running club set up almost six years ago with the aim of helping people interested ...
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Balbriggan Historical celebrate 75 years of Balbriggan Dramatic Society

Balbriggan Historical celebrate 75 years of Balbriggan Dramatic Society

We at Balbriggan Historical Society had a wonderful evening recently as Grainne Maguire shared memories of 75 years of Balbriggan ...
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Remember Us wish you a Happy Christmas!

Remember Us wish you a Happy Christmas!

Remember us would like to wish all our families. Staff and Volunteers a very happy Christmas and a happy new ...
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Please Support Balbriggan Meals on Wheels this Christmas

Please Support Balbriggan Meals on Wheels this Christmas

As we approach year end, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels would like to thank, most sincerely, all those who supported the ...
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Brilliant Schools Blitz at Balbriggan Rugby Club

Brilliant Schools Blitz at Balbriggan Rugby Club

Balbriggan RFC hosted 11 school teams in the Leinster Rugby Junior 3A qualifiers blitz today. A great morning of rugby ...
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Balbriggan Branch of Guide Dogs and ways you can help

Balbriggan Branch of Guide Dogs and ways you can help

We are delighted to tell you all that Adel, who was puppy raised by volunteer Anne Mulligan has officially qualified ...
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Balbriggan woman is our own World Champion!

Balbriggan woman is our own World Champion!

Balbriggan woman Nina McGowan set a new world record in the Masters category of the No Fins discipline at a ...
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Planning permission granted for transformation of Balbriggan town centre

Planning permission granted for transformation of Balbriggan town centre

Fingal County Council has been given the go ahead for a €10 million transformation of the Balbriggan town centre which ...
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Upcoming events from balbriggan meals on wheels

Upcoming events from balbriggan meals on wheels

Open Evening – Friday 18th November As part of Fingal Inclusion Week, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is hosting an Open ...
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Balscadden FC Girls U `14 Tournament - A Huge Success

Balscadden FC Girls U `14 Tournament - A Huge Success

There were great scenes – and lots of great football – at Balscadden FC Girls U14s tournament which took place ...
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Balbriggan Cricket 2nds secure promotion!

Balbriggan Cricket 2nds secure promotion!

Balbriggan has a Senior Cricket club located in Balbriggan Town Park , Balbriggan. New playing members of all ages and ...
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Beachy McCreanor Cup returns to Balbriggan RFC at last!

Beachy McCreanor Cup returns to Balbriggan RFC at last!

The weather may not have played ball with us, recently but it was great to see the return of the ...
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Men’s Shed selected to represent Fingal at “Pride Of Place”

Men’s Shed selected to represent Fingal at “Pride Of Place”

Well done to all three Fingal groups in the 2022 Pride of Place Competition which took place on September 13th ...
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Foróige Health Initiative and volunteers wanted!

Foróige Health Initiative and volunteers wanted!

HSE Foróige Youth Health Initiative aims to enable young people who need and deserve access to good quality youth work ...
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Balbriggan Historical Society’s next talk is on the local Dramatic Society

Balbriggan Historical Society’s next talk is on the local Dramatic Society

For our next talk on October 26th in the Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan and District Historical Society are delighted welcome ...
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Glebe North Club FC Announcement – Robert Bonello appointed!

Glebe North Club FC Announcement – Robert Bonello appointed!

We are delighted to announce Roberto Bonello as the new Director of Underage Coaching for Glebe North FC. Roberto will ...
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Ian is the new Balbriggan RFC Men’s team Captain

Ian is the new Balbriggan RFC Men’s team Captain

We are delighted to announce Ian Murphy as Men’s team Captain for the new season. Ian takes over from Conor ...
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Balbriggan lady cricketer scores her first century!

Balbriggan lady cricketer scores her first century!

Our Women’s Team had a brilliant win last night , there was a little bit of history as Skipper Lara ...
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Irish Guide Dogs - A Guide Dog Graduation

Irish Guide Dogs - A Guide Dog Graduation

Did you know that all services from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are free of charge. However, it costs ...
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Join us for The Write Time Festival - taking place this September

Join us for The Write Time Festival - taking place this September

The Write Time Festival is taking place this September in Balbriggan Library. Would you like to know more about writing ...
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Balbriggan and District Historical Society – September Talk

Balbriggan and District Historical Society – September Talk

Join Balbriggan and District Historical Society on September 28th in the Bracken Court Hotel at 8pm for a talk by ...
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Glebe North FAI summer camp places still available

Glebe North FAI summer camp places still available

We recently hosted a fantastic week at Glebe North FAI summer camp with 110 kids enjoying football while learning new ...
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Launch of the Outdoor Area at Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

Launch of the Outdoor Area at Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

On Saturday 18th June, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels held a get together to celebrate the launch of their newly developed ...
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Eoghan recognised for a lifetime of Community Work!

Eoghan recognised for a lifetime of Community Work!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels surprised Eoghan ó Ceallacháin on the day by announcing that the Outdoor Area was to be ...
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