The re-development of key areas of Balbriggan has been given a recent major boost with the acquisition of several buildings in the town by Fingal County Council.The buildings in question are a group of derelict buildings on Bridge Street, known locally as DeBruns and the Home Nightclub also known as O’Sheas at the Harbour. The redevelopment of the Main Street and the Harbour area were identified as being key priorities for the development of the town by many of the 4,000 + local people who took part inthe Our Balbriggan survey. The acquisition of O’Shea’s will kick-start the re-imagination of the harbour area to create a lively pier and waterfront, incorporating numerous leisure and tourism opportunities.The purchase of the buildings on Bridge Street will pave the way for the redevelopment of the Main Street and the opening up of the centre of the town to Millpond Park and the Bracken River with new landscaped amenities.The news of the acquisitions was welcomed by the Mayor of Fingal David Healy who believes that the redevelopment will help usher in an exciting new life and prosperity for Balbriggan, Ireland’s youngest town,“These acquisitions will allow the Council to establish a new green corridor at the heart of the town following the River Bracken through Millpond Park, through a transformed Quay Street to a reimagined Harbour, greatly enhancing the public space for locals and visitors .”