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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 - Part 3 |
 07-Feb-12:
Today we bring you even more footage from the 1993 Balbriggan Breakaway
Festival. Lots of faces to identify, can you pick out the people you know?
Click
here to view the video |
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| Congratulations
to Sharon Gaynor-Campbell who made it through to The Voice of Ireland! |
 05-Feb-11:
Congratulations to Sharon Gaynor-Campbell who made
it through the blind auditions of The Voice of Ireland. Sharon
now joins Cian's team for the battle phase where each team of singers will be
mentored and developed by their coach.
Click
here to read more and find out how you can WIN tickets
to the LIVE Final of The Voice of Ireland |
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| Barbara
McMahon Celebrates Her 40th Birthday |
 05-Feb-12:
Barbara McMahon celebrated her 40th birthday with friends and family in
the Star in Swords. Barbara is originally from Swords but is living in Balbriggan.
Happy 40th Birthday Barbara, as they say life begins at 40!
Click here for some photos |
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| Paul
Richardson Celebrates His 21st Birthday |
 04-Feb-12:
Friends and family gathered in the Miletsone Inn
to celebrate the 21st Birthday of Paul Richardson. Paul's Mam Bernie and Dad Timmy
along with his sister Catherine where on hand along with his godmother Noeleen
to help Paul celebrate this milestone in his life. The party was getting in to
full swing as we were leaving and we hope everyone had a great night. Happy 21st
Birthday Paul! Click
here for some photos |
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| Balbriggan's
Eric and Sharon Take Part in The Voice! |
 03-Feb-11:
Bressie, Sharon Corr,
Kian Egan and Brian Kennedy will take centre stage to find the Voice of Ireland,
in the ultimate talent show that's rewriting the rule book and taking the world
by storm.
Today
The Voice of Ireland posted a backstage video with husband and wife team Eric
Campbell and Sharon Gaynor Campbell. Click
here to read more and view the video |
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| Balbriggan
Dramatic Society Table Quiz |
 03-Feb-12:
Balbriggan Dramatic Society held a table quiz in
the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday 2nd February and a great night it was. There
was a good turnout on the night and the questions were well though out and even
challenged the greatest minds. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Break-in
@ Mario's Toys on Dublin Street |
 03-Feb-12:
At around 4:00am this morning Mario's Toys on Dublin
Street was broken into and a lot of damage was done to the shop Fingerprints have
been taken and the Gardai are asking for any witnesses ...
Click
here to read more
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| Balbriggan
Library - A Great Resource on Your Doorstep! |
 03-Feb-12:
In 2011 there were 187,227 visits to Balbriggan
Library, 148,157 books were borrowed and Library users spent 25,973 hours on our
free public pcs. Click
here for a list of upcoming classes/courses scheduled to take place in the
library over the coming weeks
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| Volunteers
Urgently Required! |
 02-Feb-11:
Remember Us is an integrated social youth group
for young people/adults with special needs and caters for members aged 4 upwards
(we have 4 different groups) from the North Fingal and surrounding areas. The
club is mainly based in Balbriggan & some club nights are based in Swords.
For further details click
here
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| Pyne
Family Appear on Family Fortunes in the Helix |
 01-Feb-12:
Talk about celebrities, well we in Balbriggan/Balscadden
can say we have our very own when the Pyne family participated in the Irish version
of Family Fortunes in the Helix in Dublin today. Over two hundred supporters,
family and friends were there to cheer on the team. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Annual
Bellewstown Poker Classic for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind |
 01-Feb-12:
The now annual Bellewstown poker classic
for Irish Guide dogs for the Blind will take place in The Bellewstown Inn on Friday
night 10th of February 2012. For further info
& to see some other great events click here |
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| Win
a Genuine D&G Watch Worth Over €300 |
 01-Feb-12
To celebrate the season of LOVE, McCartans Pharmacy,
Balbriggan are giving away a fab genuine D&G watch worth over €300 to the lucky
winner of their Valentines Competition!!!!!
Your
name automatically goes in the draw when you purchase any Perfume, Clarins or
Jewellery between now and 5:00pm on Valentines Day - 14th Feb!.
Good Luck |
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| FAI/FCC/
Garda/Foroige Late Night Soccer League Returns This Friday... |
 31-Jan-12:
Late Night Soccer League returns this Friday, 3rd
of February @ Glebe North Football Club. From: 9pm-11pm Winners go forward to
Dublin finals
Two age groups – 13-15yrs & 16-21yrs.
For further details click
here |
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| “Road
to Poland ” 4V4 Tournament Play |
 31-Jan-12:
With the excitement of Euro 2012 this summer the
FAI in conjunction with Fingal County Council and the Pavilions Swords are delighted
to announce a new fun Football programme. It is based on 4 v 4, you do not have
to form a team or play for a club team…. just turn up and play. It is open to
boys and girls. One lucky winner (accompanied by an adult) will be a Mascot/Flag
bearer for the Final friendly in the Aviva Stadium on the 26th May before the
Republic of Ireland set off for Poland. For
further details click here |
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| Muscular
Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) National Awareness Campaign |
 30-Jan-12:
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information, advice and support
to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of
support services. Their objective is to promote through practical empowerment,
independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy. Click
here to read more
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| Tom
Russell, American Singer Songwriter Plays to a Full Crowd in the The Heritage
Centre, Balrothery |
 30-Jan-12:
Tom Russell an American singer-songwriter played in The Heritage Centre
Balrothery on Sunday 29th January 2012. Accompanying Tom was Thad Beckman who
has been a professional musician for more than 30 years. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 - Part 2 |
 29-Jan-12:
Today we bring you some more footage from the Balbriggan Breakaway Festival in
1993 courtesy of David Brangan. It's great to have this footage from 19 years
ago and we would love to hear your comments/feedback...
View
the video and read more here
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| Thank
‘YEW’ from Balbriggan Tidy Towns |
 29-Jan-12:
Saturday the 28th of January was a cold a crisp day but very suitable
for planting out new hedging. So members of Balbriggan Tidy Towns Association
were joined by Scouts from the 34th/161st Troop, members of the Martello Residents
association, members of the Fingal Green Party from Balbriggan, Donabate and Skerries
and a number of volunteer Balbriggan residents. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Notice
from Balbriggan Historical Society... |
 29-Jan-12:
The Michael Portillo programme Great Railway Journeys is screening at 6:30pm
this coming Monday 30th January and will feature Balbriggan. Tune in to BBC2 to
find out more and watch the programme or set your Sky+ to record! |
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| Zeus
Hair Celebrate the 1st Birthday of the Salon |
 29-Jan-12:
The folks at Zeus Hair celebrated
the first birthday of the salon in Moti Mahal Indian Restaruant with staff and
friends. Saji, manager of Moti Mahal was on hand to ensure that the group had
a great night. Click
here to read more & for some photos |
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| Guitar
Teacher Wanted! |
 27-Jan-12:
St George's National School are
seeking a guitar teacher for 2 hours per week.
Contact
01 8410107 for further details. |
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| Foroige
- Volunteer Drive! |
 26-Jan-12:
Have you got some time to spare each week?
Have you ever wanted to positively influence the lives of young people in your
community and develop your leadership and facilitation skills at the same time?
If the answer is "YES!" then look no further: Balbriggan Youth Service is looking
for able and talented adult volunteer leaders to run exciting new youth groups
in Balbriggan in 2012. For further details click
here |
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| Balbriggan
Breakaway Festival 1993 |
 25-Jan-12:
Today we bring you some footage from the Balbriggan Breakaway Festival in 1993
courtesy of David Brangan. It's great to have this footage from 19 years ago and
we would love to hear your comments/feedback...
View
the video and read more here
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| St
George's National School Enrollments for Sep 2012 |
| 24-Jan-12:
St George's National School are
taking enrolments for Junior Infants for September 2012. Enrolment
will close on Monday 20th February 2012 |
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| Monica
Tolans No1 Beauty and Skincare Clinic Received Fantastic Endorsement |
 24-Jan-12:
Esteemed Beauty Columnist for the Sunday Independent Triona McCarthy gives Monica
Tolans No1 Beauty and Skincare Clinic her stamp of approval in Sundays paper.
Corina told us " In today's climate I think it is more important than ever
to support local business that provide employment locally and Monica Tolans have
done that for over 30 years. I would be delighted if you would extend this to
as many people as possible and allow the local community to share and know the
professional Skincare and beauty clinic that is right on their doorstep. If Triona
McCarthy felt the whole country should know about us then it is only fitting we
should do the same" A BIG Well Done to all the
team at Monica Tolans, A well deserved seal of approval!
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| Meals
on Wheels Presented with Cheque from Ring Commons Tractor Run |
 24-Jan-12:
Ring Commons held a tractor run on
11th December and raised €1577.20 which they donated to Balbriggan
Meals on Wheels. Balbriggan
Meals on Wheels receive funding from HSE for the part time Co-ordinator
and a portion of the cost of the meals. They have to raise the balance of funding
themselves hence, this money is a welcome boost. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Work
on 3rd lane of M1 from Drinan (J3) to Lissenhall (J4) begins on 25th of January |
 23-Jan-12:
Construction of an additional lane in each direction of the M1 between
Junction 3 (Drinan) and Junction 4 (Lissenhall) is due to start on Wednesday 25th
January next.
The works will be carried out
in the central median from the northern end of the current M1 Lane Improvement
Scheme and construction is expected to be completed by the end of November 2012.
Click here to
read more and view the plans |
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| Balbriggan
FC under 11 and 13 Girls Walk 5K to Raise Funds for New Kits |
 23-Jan-12:
On Sunday, 17th December 2011 the parents and girls of the under 11 and
13 girls teams from Balbriggan FC took part in a sponsored 5k walk in Ardgillian
to raise funds for new tracksuits and football kits. In total the team have 20
players who train twice a week and are doing really well in the league. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Balbriggan
Lions Club |
 23-Jan-12:
Balbriggan
Lions Club wish to thank everybody who supported our annual Christmas
Bottle Draw in the local pubs and clubs. The proceeds of the Draw were donated
to Balbbriggan Meals on Wheels. A cheque for €1150 was presented. Click
here to read more |
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| Mini
Marathon in Balbriggan on 17th March |
 22-Jan-12:
Balbriggan Cancer Support Group
are having a women's mini marathon - 10k in the town on the 17th March. Men are
welcome to part take in the same if they wear blue or pink. Get
training now, further details to follow... |
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| Call
for Volunteers!! |
 22-Jan-12:
If you fancy a bit of out door activity &
fresh air Balbriggan Tidy Towns (BTT) are in need of some help with a significant
tree planting project next Saturday 28th Jan between 12.30 and 3.30pm. Fingal
CoCo have donated a large number of Yew Trees for planting in currently very barren
area as you enter Balbriggan from the Northern side.
Click here
to find out more
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| Sam
Maguire Cup Returns to Balbriggan |
 19-Jan-12:
O'Dwyers GAA Club Balbriggan organised for the Sam Maguire Cup to return to Balbriggan
to visit the remaining schools in Balbriggan with Eamon Fennell and Michael Darrage
MacAuley from the Dublin Team
Click
here to view some photos |
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| Fingal
Chamber Choir are Looking For New Members! |
| 19-Jan-12:
Fingal Chamber Choir are in need
of a few new members, particularly an alto, a high soprano, two tenors and a bass.
Sight singing to a reasonable standard and recent choral exprience are expected.
They have an exciting programme of events planned for the next few months, including
a visit to the south of France. For further details
click here. |
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| Specsavers
Official Opening in Millfield Shopping Centre |
 19-Jan-12:
Specsavers offficially
opened their new store in Millfield Shopping Centre today creating 15 full and
part time jobs for the area. The opening marks a significant milestone for the
company as the 40th Specsavers store to open in Ireland since 1991. It is one
of two to open in the country this month. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Balbriggan
St. Patricks Day 2012 |
 19-Jan-12:
It's time to start thinking about your entry for the Balbriggan St. Patricks
Day parade. So get your thinking caps on and lets make this the biggest and best
celebration of the year!
Entry
forms are available below:
Parade
Entry Form | Shop
Window Competition form |
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| Over
120 People turn Up to Balbriggan Meeting for Campaign Against Household and Water
Tax |
 18-Jan-12:
There was a Public Meeting in the Milestone Inn, Balbriggan on Tuesday
17th January at 8:00pm for the Campaign Against Household and Water Tax. Over
120 people showed up in support of this campaign Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| ALMC
Spring Endurance Trial 2012 |
 17-Jan-12:
ALMC Motor Club will return to
Luttrellstown Castle Resort Golf Club on Saturday the 18th February for the now
annual spring Endurance Trial. Following the success of the event last year and
the growing popularity of Endurance Trials in Ireland ALMC will once again kick
off the Endurance Trial calendar with a challenging and interesting event for
competitors. Click
here to read more |
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| 40th
Birthday Party for Sharon Dunne |
 15-Jan-12:
Family and friends gathered in O'Dwyers GAA Club on Saturday night to celebrate
the Big 40 of Sharon Dunne. Many surprises were in store for Sharon on her big
night especially when her Aunty Carmel arrived down from Dungiven, Co. Derry for
the party. Click
here to read more and view some photos
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| Can
You Help? Yes, We Can! |
| 14-Jan-11:
Update
- We have managed to get in touch with Margaret and her son Robert so a reunion
is imminent! Thanks to you both! |
 13-Jan-12:
We have received a message from Lucy Roffe-Silvester who is looking to
reconnect with old friends - Frank (also known
as Spider) Farrelly (he often referred to himself as Francis Anthony Martin Farrelly)
married to Margaret, son called Robert, last known living in your town but I am
going back about 20 years, Click
here to read more
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| Tabby
Cat Missing from Balbriggan since 17th December |
 11-Jan-12:
Tabby cat missing since the 17th of December from Balbriggan, female cat,
neutered, no collar, has four white paws. Please email info@balbriggan.info
if you know of her where abouts.
Click
here to view more photos
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| Stay
Active - Get Back in the Game! |
 10-Jan-11:
The FAI/FCC stay active programme returns Wednesday 18th January to Balbriggan.
Turn up and play for free. Open to men and women, aged 18 - 50+.
Starts
back on Wednesday 18th January at Glebe North All-Weather pitch 12:00pm
For further details click
here |
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| Balbriggan's
Anne Cassin Joins Nationwide |
 10-Jan-12:
Balbriggan Native Anne Cassin has joined the Nationwide team, replacing
veteran broadcaster Micahel Ryan who retired before Christmas. Most recently seen
presenting the annual All Island School Choir Competition in Derry, which was
one of the first events attended by the new President of Ireland, Anne has been
a newscaster with RTÉ since 1998. Read the full article
here |
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| The
Strand Release Video For Their Song ''Remember The Light'' |
 | 05-Jan-12:
Local band The Strand have asked us to share the video they have just released
for their song ''Remember The Light'' which is inspired by current events in Ireland
. The band is made up of Edward Mann, Shauna Morgan & Spike Archbold...
Click
here to view the video on YouTube |
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| 2011,
A Bumper Year! |
 03-Jan-12:
As 2011 comes to a close we are very happy to report that
we had over 11.5 million hits in 2011. This is way above the target we had set
for ourselves as we had planned to double our hits from year one.
As
Joe and I both work full time, the site takes up every spare minute we have in
the evenings and at weekends and we call on the community to please get more involved
and submit stories and photos... Click
here to read more |
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| A
Beautiful Sunny Day in Balbriggan |
 02-Jan-12:
2012 started off on the right note with the sun shining and what a difference
it makes. With the Christmas temperatures highest on record you never really can
tell what the Irish weather is going to do. Click
here for some photos we took today
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| Phones
for Antonio - Appeal Update! |
 29-Dec-11:
We would like to thank everyone who gave phones to the Antonio appeal,
we now have 23 phones and are appealing for
anyone who might have a phone to donate to please help us..The
phones do not need to be working phones and they don't even need to have batteries.
For further details click here
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| The
Notas EP Launch, 23rd December 2011 |
 27-Dec-11:
Friends and family turned up in the Bracken
Court Hotel for the The Notas ( the band who won the Balbriggan Summerfest Battle
Of The Bands) on Friday, 23rd December. The band were launching their EP 'See
You When The Suns Out' that we recorded with Dave McCune in the Ventry called
. Click
here to read more and view some photos |
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| Christmas
Greetings from Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Grainne Maguire |
| 24-Dec-11: An
Cathaoirleach Councillor Grainne Maguire and all the members of Balbriggan Town
Council wish to extend a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to all the people
of Balbriggan and the surrounding area. |  |
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| The
Harvest & The Milestone Monster Christmas Draw 2011 |
 23-Dec-11:
The Harvest & The Milestone Monster Christmas
Draw took place last night and what fantastic prizes. The proceeds from the draw
will go to the Balbriggan Cancer Support group so a BIG thanks to everyone who
supported the draw. Well done to all the winners - Click
here toview some photos and see the list of winners |
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older news check out our photos or news
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| NewHaven
Bay, A Poem by Christy Geraghty ... |
 Today
we bring you a beautiful poem by local historian and poet Christy Geraghty. Christy
how in his 86th year was born in Balbriggan and lived in no. 2 Chapel Street.
Speaking to Christy he informed us that his
family association with Balbriggan can be traced back five generations. As we
say a “True Local”. A little bit about Newhaven Bay or sometimes referred to as
Cromwell’s Harbour (folklore only) just beyond the Sailors Grave. This was actually
the first harbour in Balbriggan before Baron Hamilton developed our new and much
improved local harbour. At Newhaven Bay the boats dropped their catch of herrings
which was then taken to the village of Balscadden meaning the “Town of the Herring
“ Today’s poem by Christy is one of a collection
he gave me and over the coming months we hope to feature them on balbriggan.info
for your enjoyment. Also included is a photograph of Christy on the main street
in Balbriggan taken after one of his many walks. Balbriggan.info wish Christy
health in the future and look forward to reading more of his work during the coming
year. Click
here to read Christy's poem |
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