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05th Dec 2023

Suttonians’ Mid-Table For Christmas Break

Line is in sight! Matthew Linehan in full flight for Suttonians Suttonians mid-season report card has consistency written all over it – with the Men’s and Womens’ 1st XV taking a mid-table position despite a slow start to the season,.

21st Nov 2023

Suttonians in Season as Early Form Pays Dividends (special report)

Andy Ussher in Flight v Bective Rangers As the festive season approaches Suttonians RFC remains a hive of activity on Station Rd.. The Men's 1st XV have had 2 good home wins in recent weeks, albeit both narrowly.. First up on.

12th Nov 2023

Public Meeting – Howth’s Special Area Amenity Order – Fingal Update

In 1999 Fingal County Council recognised the exceptional character of Howth by making the Howth Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO). The Howth Order was confirmed by the Minister for the Environment on 16th May 2000. The Howth SAAO Order protects.

07th Nov 2023

Marlet On The Move And Edros Building Is No More

JustLocal has noted that Marlet, the developers of the Balscadden site which incorporates the old Edros Sports Hall and the Baily Court Hotel in Howth village, has commenced preparatory work on the site. The Edros building has been demolished and.

06th Nov 2023

800 Years of Howth History Draws To A Close With The Passing Of Christopher Stephen Gaisford-St Lawrence

Christopher Stephen Gaisford-St Lawrence who died on October 29 was the last of the venerable family to live in Howth Castle and which had been in their possession, unbroken, for over 800 years. This brings an end to a glorious.

02nd Nov 2023

Winners On The Double! Baldoyle Utd Crowned Over 35’s Champions

Congratulations to Baldoyle Over 35's who won the Jim Byrne Cup on Saturday for the second year in succession. This is a fantastic achievement for the side managed by Decco Feeney and Paul Lally. Baldoyle overcame stiff opposition from a.

02nd Nov 2023

Rugby As We Know It Returns…..To Station Road

All Suttonians senior teams play at home this weekend for the first time this season! A full day of rugby to enjoy at Suttonians! The Men’s sides welcome Ashbourne in the Leinster league, whilst the Women’s 1st XV face Blackrock..

02nd Nov 2023

Howth Tidy Towns Commended In National Awards

With the result of the 2023 Tidy Towns Competition published recently, Howth Tidy Towns (HTT) set a record in achieving 327 points out of a possible 550. This is an excellent score and continues to build on a series of.

31st Oct 2023

The Passing of Damien Coady

The Peninsula of Howth is all the sadder since the passing of Damien Coady. Brought up on Strand Road, the son of Pat and Collette, Damien took the water……well, literally as ducks do! On land, he had a mischievous presence,.

23rd Oct 2023

Howth’s Eve McMahon is the 2023 U21 World Champ!

Irish Sailor of the Year, Howth’s Eve McMahon has won the World U21 ILCA 6 championship title in Tangiers, Morocco, yesterday afternoon. After six days of racing, the Paris Olympics 2024 campaigner delivered an impressive result, coming in 14 points.

19th Oct 2023

Santa Sabina Scheme Goes €75 million To German Property Company

A German investment company, Union Investment has paid about €75 million for a portfolio of 140 apartments built by developer Park Developments on land that was formerly part of Santa Sabina. The price paid for what is now called, Seafield.

04th Oct 2023

Suttonians Jumpstart From Slumber To Awaken League Campaign

Rory Litchfield shows his instinct for the whitewash It's been a mixed start to the season for the Suttonians’ Women. The early kick-off to the league campaign has caused some difficulty and the numbers in the women ranks have been.

02nd Oct 2023

Fingal Announces Events Funding Scheme for 2024

Fingal County Council recently launched its Events Funding Scheme which aims to encourage groups and organisations to host their upcoming events in Fingal, building on the success of previous years and fostering community engagement and tourism within the region. Fingal.

02nd Oct 2023

The Life of Sean Flood 1932-2023

Picture: Sean Flood at the helm of Otto Glaser’s McGruer 47 Tritsch-Tratsch II with The Needles astern in the early stages of the 1974 RORC Cowes-Cork Race. The life story of Sean Flood, who has died at the age of.

29th Sep 2023

Access All Areas!! DART Protesters Make A Stand For Safe Passage

In a show of solidarity and frustration, residents of Baldoyle and Clongriffin were out in force on Monday evening to protest at the lack of safe access to local DART services. The residents had a full roll call of representatives.

21st Sep 2023

Pink Lady – In The Pink With Expert Hardware, Howth

Donald Quinn presents Margaret Miller with her prize outside Expert Hardware, West Pier – Howth Following Just Local’s August competition, we are delighted to report Margaret Miller, Baldoyle, as the winner of a premium Kärcher power washer from Expert Hardware.

20th Sep 2023

Baldoyle Residents Call On Minister To Secure Proper Access To DART

As reported by JustLocal in an article dated June 6, 2023 ("People Power Press For Proper Access To Public Transport NOW!") entry for Baldoyle residents to their DART station has been in a perilous state for months. Not only has.

12th Sep 2023

As the RWC kicks off – It’s Plus La Meme Chose @ Suttonians RFC

As the Rugby World Cup gathers pace in France, there’s already plenty of fare on offer throughout Suttonians. Under the baton of new President, Barry O’Brien, many events are in the offing and the season is already taking shape. Barry.

05th Sep 2023

Baldoyle Forget-Me-Nots Set For National Airing

The arrival of RTE to the Baldoyle Forget-Me-Nots today did not raise any flutters among this hardened troupe of performers. Instead, they arranged blue skies, sunshine and the perfect backdrop for a wonderful recording that is due to be aired.

04th Sep 2023

Low Pressure For Howth – 10am – 4pm Tomorrow, September 5

Uisce Éireann and Fingal County Council wish to advise customers in the Howth area that essential works will be carried out on the water network on Tuesday, 5 September from 10am to 4pm . These works may lead to low water.

28th Aug 2023

Uproar At Fingal’s “Short Back & Sides” For Howth Tramlines Trail

At a time when “re-wilding” and “bio-diversity” are the key themes of environmentalists and the public alike, Fingal Co. Council went completely off-script with the shearing of the Howth tramlines walkway, that connects Howth summit to the village. A refuge.

22nd Aug 2023

“The Elephants” Are Coming To Baldoyle Community Hall

Baldoyle Community Hall is delighted to announce the launch of a new project on mental health entitled “The Elephants Are Coming". Painted by a high profile artist and hosted at Baldoyle Community Hall, the project is aimed at starting a.

21st Aug 2023

Howth Tidy Town On The Rocks For New Departure

Keith O’Hare with Howth Tidy Towns Plotting The Planting Aboard The New Arrival Despite the summer weather or lack of it, Howth Tidy Towns have been hard at work, cleaning, clearing and keeping Howth at its best. And while much.

16th Aug 2023

Howth Yacht Club Takes “Sailing Club of the Year” Award

Howth Yacht Club was recently confirmed MG Motor “Sailing Club of the Year 2023” and in time-honoured tradition the ship’s wheel trophy – which dates back to 1979 – now resides within the halls of HYC. This unique and informal.

14th Aug 2023

Onshore And Off – David O’Shea Crowned Afloat Magazine’s Sailor Of The Month

Captain Fantastic Dave O'Shea Negotiating The Fleet's Progress Class Captain of the Howth 17 fleet needs ample shoulders in normal times and in this, it’s 125th anniversary, the challenge has been even greater. So, it is testament to David O’Shea,.

10th Aug 2023

Lock & Load – Howth Set For Roots & Blues Festival 2023

This weekend will see the return of the Howth Roots & Blues Festival with a host of quality acts set to to storm the stage and bring soul to the thousands. Originally set up as Howth Jazz and Blues Festival.

11th Jul 2023

In Tua Nua – 40 Years And Still Rolling – This Saturday @ Suttonians

In his own words with In Tua Nua's Paul Byrne: Suttonians has a particular place in our story. In Tua Nua formed in 1983 and signed our first record deal in July 1984 shortly after playing with Bob Dylan in.

10th Jul 2023

Launch Imminent On Santa Sabina Development

The Santa Sabina apartments, a Park Development project, is now nearing completion and will probably be launched on the rental market in the Autumn. Among the necessary infrastructure works to be carried out was the laying of new sewage pipes.

06th Jul 2023

Local TD Cian O’Callaghan Appointed As Deputy Leader Of Social Democrats

Following his consistent endeavour at a local level and his performance in Dail Eireann, TD for the area, Cian O’Callaghan has been appointed as Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats. O’Callaghan has been to the fore in representing residents of.

03rd Jul 2023

It’s Back To The Future For The Abbey Tavern

Following the recent sale of one of Dublin’s most famous venues, the passing of the baton from the Tobin family now sees the Abbey Tavern in good hands. No doubt Covid, the decline in tourist numbers and changing consumption patterns.

30th Jun 2023

Enough Is Enough Minister! Call For Locals To Help Provide Proper DART Access For Baldoyle

As the climate change challenge and the call for Active Travel and public transport use become increasingly loud, closer to home the residents of Baldoyle have an even greater challenge to pursue their climate change endeavours. As chronicled by JustLocal.

29th Jun 2023

Into The Unknown By Catherine Lennon Takes The Gong At 30th Baldoyle Art Expo

The Baldoyle Annual Art Exhibition held last weekend in aid of the St Francis Hospice had a large variety of wonderful exhibits on display and the selection of work submitted was of a very high calibre. Local business was as.

29th Jun 2023

Suttonians’ Trio On Course For Olympics

Suttonians’ Sean Cribbin and Dylan O’Grady gave a hometown feel to Olympic qualification as Ireland’s seven aside men downed the much fancied Team GB to book a place in the 2024 Paris Olympics, running out impressive 26-12 winners in Krakow.

26th Jun 2023

It’s A Double As Howth And Royal Cork Retain 1720 European Crown

The crew of Atara celebrate a successful defence of 1720 Euros A healthy tally of five race wins assured Howth Yacht Club that its defending champion Ross McDonald would be returning with the 1720 European Championship crown after nine races.

26th Jun 2023

Fingal RHA Studio Award Opportunity Opens For 2023

Fingal County Council Arts Office in partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) School, are offering an opportunity of a funded studio space for a professional artist for the period of one year; the residency will commence at the end.

20th Jun 2023

High Kid Of Howth Finally Gets A Name – Talún

Fingal County Council and the Old Irish Goat Society are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Howth Head Kid Goat Naming Competition. According to Fingal, “after weeks of anticipation and an exciting public voting phase, a name has.

19th Jun 2023

Summer Time Is Judging Time For Tidy Towns Teams

As the summer temperatures continue to rise, it is also hotting up for the Tidy Town committees in Bayside, Howth and Baldoyle. Summer time is judging time in this annual event, when members of the national tidy towns committee take.

16th Jun 2023

It’s A Knock Out! Boxing Coach Christy Dunne Bowled Over By Fingal Award!

Baldoyle's very own boxing legend Christy Dunne was bowled over after receiving an award from Fingal County Council for his outstanding community service. Held each year to honour community champs, this year’s Fingal Community Awards saw 24 individuals receive special.

14th Jun 2023

The Final Countdown For DART+ Plans – 8 Days To Have Your Say!

There are just over 8 days left to make a submission on the proposed DART changes – the deadline for making submissions is Friday June 23rd. The easiest way to register your views on these proposals to Irish Rail is.

12th Jun 2023

People Power Press For Proper Access To Public Transport NOW!

Baldoyle/Congriffin residents have called time on the dangerous access provided to the DART entrance on the Baldoyle side of Clongriffin. While the DART+ Coastal North is in the offing, a more pressing and immediate need for locals in the area.

08th Jun 2023

SOS – SAVE OUR SERVICE – DART+ Public Meeting – Special Report

Wednesday evening (May 7, 2023) saw residents from Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Bayside stand in line as they took their seats for the DART+ Coastal North Public Meeting. Organised by Joan Hopkins (Cllr. Social Democrats) and Cian O’Callaghan T.D. (Social.

06th Jun 2023

Now That The Brawl Is Over…..What Next?

Bottles and punches were thrown at Burrow Beach in Sutton on Sunday evening Sunday’s mass brawl on Burrow Beach was an ugly reminder that climate change has collateral consequences for the Sutton and Howth area and particularly for all living.

05th Jun 2023

Not To Be Missed! DART+ Public Meeting -What It Means For Locals

JustLocal is pleased to report that Cllr Joan Hopkins and Cian O’Callaghan TD are holding a public meeting this Wednesday, at 7.30 in the Marine Hotel, Sutton. At a time when Irish Rail’s plans for the area seem to provide.

02nd Jun 2023

Weather Warning! Sunshine Ashore Requires Best Behaviour Afloat – RNLI

Last weekend’s events that saw the RNLI rescue six people in two separate incidents is a timely reminder that safety must be front and centre for anyone taking to the high seas this weekend. 9.30 last Friday saw the Howth.

01st Jun 2023

Billy The Kid Gets A New Name From Fingal

Fingal County Council and the Old Irish Goat society have narrowed down their pick of names for the new kid added to the herd which reside on the hill of Howth. From 450 suggestions, careful consideration has whittled the naming.

30th May 2023

Clear Direction For DART Now Needed Says Fianna Fail’s Cathal Haughey

As the dust settles on Irish Rail’s second “Public Consultation” on its DART + Coastal North programme, held in the Marine Hotel Tuesday May 16, the meeting seems to have raised more questions than answers for locals. Speaking after the.

18th May 2023

Coast Residents Show Small Steps Make Big Impact On Climate

Coast Residents’ Association achieved a dramatic reduction of 176kgs of CO2 per person and with it took the overall 3rd place in the Fingal Climate Heroes Challenge. This was a marvellous effort by residents where individual actions and small changes.

15th May 2023

Hollywood Comes To Howth – Iarla Ó Lionáird Takes The Stage

From his haunting rendition of Casadh An Tsúgáin in the film Brooklyn, when his mournful lament set the tone for a famous scene, to Gangs of New York and Hotel Rwanda, Iarla Ó Lionáird’s voice and presence has graced the.

15th May 2023

No Fences Please Tetrarch – We’re Neighbours!

Fencing As Proposed By Tetrarch For Deer Park In a display of heightened concern for its property, Tetrarch’s latest move to erect 6ft barbed wire-topped fencing around the Howth Demesne is particularly unfortunate. As readers will know, Tetrarch bought the.

10th May 2023

For One Day Only! It’s Super Tuesday For Fashion As Diffusion.ie Comes Home To Howth

Following its success as one of Dublin’s leading fashion outlets from it´s Clontarf boutique, the decision by Diffusion founder Kate Gleeson to go online 9 years ago has paid off with a wider fashion following which is now shopping online.

10th May 2023

Bens Make Final Appeal For Darkness Into Light Donations

In a great display of solidarity, Beann Eadair CLG took to the East Mountain to witness the sunrise and commemorate the Darkness into Light annual pilgrimage. Conscious of the great work of Pieta House, recent events have brought this cause.

10th May 2023

Howth Heads In Need Of New Names Says Fingal

Fingal County Council and the Old Irish Goat Society announced the birth of several kid goats who will be calling Howth Head their home. These new kids on the block will be a welcome addition to the existing herd which.

09th May 2023

From The Cradle To The Court – Local Talent Inspires European Success

Team Ireland: Sam Buckley, Conor Moran, Oisin Logan, Sean Conroy and Alex Smith With 4 of the 5 Irish team from Sutton Tennis Club taking home the Silver Medal in the European Squash Championships, this Irish success has a particular.

08th May 2023

“Cool Heads And Clear Thinking Now Required” Says TD Cian O’Callaghan TD

Following his address to Dail Eireann where he questioned the withdrawal of the license held by local man Shane O’Doherty, to provide tour guide access for Shane’s Howth Hikes, Social Democrat TD for the area, Cian O’Callaghan has called on.

04th May 2023

Margadh Closes Doors Amid Hopes For Its Speedy Return

Magadh has announced it is closing its premises on Harbour Road at the end of this week. The wine and cafe hotspot has been a welcome addition to Howth since it first opened almost three years ago. In a lengthy.

03rd May 2023

Féile Binn Eadair Set To Hit All The Right Notes In Howth

Iarla O Lionóird with Cormac McCarthy Set For Howth Castle Candlelit Concert Féile Binn Eadair is a new entrant to the musical calendar for Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Bayside. This is set to be a new departure for folk music and.

01st May 2023

Fingal Calls For Your Say On Our Heritage

The pre-draft for the Fingal Heritage Plan 2024-2030 has commenced. The Fingal Heritage Forum, has begun the process of preparing a new Heritage Plan for the area and would like to hear your views on what priorities or actions should.

27th Apr 2023

Bayside Inn Puts Best Foot Forward For Pieta House Dawn Walk – May 6

In what has become an annual pilgrimage for many, the Dawn Walk in aid of Pieta House marks a moment in time when we share the pain of some and hope for the future for all. Positioned in the calendar.

26th Apr 2023

Weather Rules The Waves As Local Man Bids For French Success

A second day of strong conditions at the French Olympic Sailing Week in Hyères proved exceptionally challenging for the three Irish crews competing. Near Gale force 7 conditions saw the 49er skiff series get underway after Monday's schedule was cancelled due.

25th Apr 2023

Sutton X Disruption Signals Need For Long Term Traffic Plan

Fingal County Council has expressed an apology to local road users for the inconvenience caused by the suspension of traffic signals for up to 3 weeks at Sutton Cross and which has been deemed necessary to facilitate works at a.

20th Apr 2023

Gardai Launch Appeal For Missing Man

Gardaí are looking for help in finding a missing man from the city. 49-year-old Thomas Flood from Dublin 1, has been missing since April 16. Thomas, described as being 5 foot 3 in height and of a medium build,.

18th Apr 2023

Local Support Makes For Local Sport

Baldoyle Utd were quick off the blocks to express the importance of local sponsorship when its Leinster Senior League Division 3A side unveiled its three sponsors signed for this season. These include: RK Sports, EM Carpentry and The Hot Sandwich.

18th Apr 2023

Tetrarch Misstep Out Of Step With Locals

When Michael McElligott of Tetrarch put his signature to correspondence notifying Shane’s Howth Hikes that it no longer had a licence to conduct tours throughout the Deer Park Demesne, one wonders whether he had fully thought through this rebuff and.

14th Apr 2023

A Brighter Shade Of Blue Sees The Dubs On Their Way

Dublin picked up their second win of the Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship group stages on Wednesday with a 2-9 to 0-11 victory over Meath. Giving the Dublin team a brighter shade of blue was Beann Eadair’s Ben Kennedy.

09th Apr 2023

It’s Back To The Drawing Board For Tetrarch’s Grand Plans

While plans are afoot to maximise the potential of Howth Castle, Tetrarch have negotiated a 25 year lease with The Wright Group to develop the Castle area of the estate into a catering and tourist destination. Accordingly, the two companies.

03rd Apr 2023

“Barbarians” Arrive At The Gates Of Techrete

The increase in activity at the Techrete site has seen the development edge towards full construction and follows completion of the plans in November by Henry J. Lyons, architects to the project. To summarise, the developer Marlet, is constructing 512.

29th Mar 2023

Rocco Wright Takes Podium Position Despite Conditions

While the weather was ideal for the final day at the ILCA European Championships in Andora, Italy, Rocco Wright had to contend with recovering from his own medical condition and that he duly did by taking bronze. Although he was.

29th Mar 2023

Baldoyle Marks National Tree Week With 8,000+ Trees And Still Planting

Green Fingers Take Root With Time And Care Spring is in the air and Baldoyle Tidy Towns (BTT) were out in force to mark National Tree Week. The effort involved many hands which made light work in planting hundreds of.

26th Mar 2023

Refused – Planning Permission For 1,000 Homes in Baldoyle

Bord Pleanála ruled development planned for Baldoyle was excessive in scale and bulk Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for more than 1,000 homes planned for Baldoyle in north Dublin. The appeals board refused permission for strategic housing development (SHD).

23rd Mar 2023

Dublin Array Adds Extra Date For Consultation Process

The sponsors of the Dublin Array wind generation project has added another date to their consultation calendar and accordingly will set up shop in the Marine Hotel from 2pm - 9pm on next Wednesday, March 29th. Owned by Germany’s RWE,.

22nd Mar 2023

Last Orders Called As Abbey Tops €2m Price Tag

After four generations of being owned and operated by the Tobin family, Richard Tobin is set to turn the key for one last time as the Abbey changes hands almost six months since first going on the market. Just Local.

21st Mar 2023

Team Talk From “The Row Hard or Go Home ” Crew Comes To HYC

The Irish Team, “Row Hard or Go Home’ (RHGH) has successfully completed the gruelling challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean completely unaided. In the course of this expedition, the team overcame equipment failures, extreme fatigue, relentless storms, rough waves,.

21st Mar 2023

Baldoyle Gears Up For Fingal Volunteer EXPO

At a time when there is great need in many communities, there is also the opportunity to display solidarity with locals who are affected and Fingal’s Volunteer EXPO is coming to Baldoyle Community Hall, where a number of non-profit organisations.

14th Mar 2023

Sail Training Ireland Plots Course With Vital Funding

Jacqui McCrum, the Department of Defence with Daragh Sheridan, Chief Executive of the Sail Training Ireland After deliberations and consideration, we can report Sail Training Ireland is fully now afloat to continue its vital work and the approval of funding.

14th Mar 2023

Fingal’s Leadership Photo Exhibition Celebrates Women’s Leadership

Fingal She Leads, an initiative of Fingal County Council, as part of International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 is celebrating women's leadership in a visual way, through a photography exhibition. The Exhibition, which involves 45 photos and stories showcasing the leadership.

13th Mar 2023

The Passing Of Tommy Gaffney Marks The End Of An Era

For those who make the ascent to the Summit, over the coming weeks and months, the atmosphere will feel that bit heavier, as the passing of one, Tommy Gaffney marks the end of an era for many and a huge.

09th Mar 2023

Badoyle United’s Helen Galgey Among The Honours In Fingal Awards Celebration

Recognising the significant role played by women in the community, Through our Eyes, the Power of Women’s Leadership in Community Action, is an initiative of Fingal County Council’s She Leads Women’s Leaders programme. It recognises and celebrates the leadership of.

06th Mar 2023

Full Lidl Effort Needed To Support Baldoyle Tidy Towns

The efforts of Baldoyle Tidy Town (BTT) knows no end and the troupe was out in typical force yesterday collecting bags of rubbish from Seagrange Park. While local residents continue to put their shoulder to the wheel, BTT is now.

06th Mar 2023

McConalogue Names New “Fishing Pier” in Howth Harbour

Minister Charlie McConalogue officially named the new €10 million “Fishing Pier” at Howth Fishery Harbour Centre yesterday – one six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centre. This major redevelopment project was funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Fishery.

01st Mar 2023

Entertainment Real Winner In Suttonians Tilt For Met Cup Honors

Suttonians Play Keep-Ball As A Eager Barnhall Look On Well, it was nothing if not entertaining. Having beaten the visitors at the same stage (quarter-final) of the Metropolitan Cup last season, NUIM Barnhall were on the right side of a 41-44.

28th Feb 2023

Planning Permission For Howth Castle Gets Green Light

Irish property investor Tetrarch Capital and the Michael J Wright hospitality group have received planning permission from Fingal County Council for their planned redevelopment of Howth Castle in north Dublin, subject to 35 conditions being met. The pair teamed up.

27th Feb 2023

Deer Park Ukrainians Add Weight To Howth Tidy Town

Deer Park Ukrainians added their considerable "wow-power" to Howth Tidy Towns' on Saturday last helping to clear waste and scrub and keeping the area of Howth at its natural best. The addition of Howth's new neighbours is a huge boost.

27th Feb 2023

Extra Time Drama Sees Baldoyle U19 Girls Set For Final Showdown

Baldoyle U19 women's team have another Cup final to look forward to after beating the much fancied Bohemian FC 3-2 after extra time in the Leinster Cup semi-final yesterday at Brookstone Road. Justin Reily's side led 1-0 and then 2-1.

22nd Feb 2023

Boots On The Ground As Howth Tidy Towns Keep Up The Pressure

Thanks to the TY Transition Army Howth Tidy Towns has been able to add to the effort and yesterday was another example of great teamwork in action when scrub and scruff was removed. The addition of the young volunteers provides.

20th Feb 2023

13 Man Suttonians Prove A Handful For Table Topping Bective

Suttonians' Centre, Joe Kelly In Full Flight at Energia Park Suttonians travelled to Energia Park in Donnybrook on Saturday last to tackle league leaders Bective Rangers in what turned out to be a thrilling 80 minutes. The hosts were hoping.

15th Feb 2023

Thrilling Eve! Another Title For A Bulging Trophy Cabinet

Howth Yacht Club's own Eve McMahon has yet another feather to add to her already very feathered cap: Irish Sailor of the Year, 2022. After being voted Irish Sailing Youth Sailor of the Year, winning the gold in the 2022 ILCA 6.

14th Feb 2023

Seán Giles RIP- Unique and Irreplaceable

A native of Sutton and Howth, Sean Giles will be remembered as a man of humour, colour, with a quick wit and joyous nature. Raised in Offington Park, Sean’s affair with the sea started young, as a member of the.

14th Feb 2023

“Old School” Noticeboard Is New Departure BTT

Baldoyle Tidy Towns (BTT) unveiled its new notice boards where all information regarding its work and requirements will be hosted. The use of “an old school” form of communication seems almost quaint but it is a very welcome addition to.

13th Feb 2023

Did It Again – Sutton Squash Competition in National Champs

Sutton Squash recorded its second consecutive doubles at the National Championships with Breanne Flynn and Sam Buckley retaining the womens and mens titles respectively. This is a great accolade and particularly considering Sutton was placed in 7 of the 8.

06th Feb 2023

Baldoyle United Bags Tesco Funds

Thanks to a significant local effort in getting out the vote, Baldoyle United have landed a €415 donation from Tesco Kilbarrack, donated via the supermarket’s Community Fund. Given the general economic conditions this is a welcome result for Baldoyle United.

02nd Feb 2023

On Yer Bike! Fingal Announces Adult Cycling Course

As part of the Government drive towards Active Travel, Fingal County Council is running a 6 week course to encourage people out of the car and onto their bike. The programme is aimed at people looking to build their confidence.

31st Jan 2023

The Age Old Game Of Boules Gets A Fresh Start in Bayside

The introduction of Boules, complete with court has given a Gallic flavour to activities in the Bayside area. With 40 players on court at various times during the week at Alden Park, situated to the rere of Bayside School, the.

30th Jan 2023

Close Encounters Of The January Kind See Suttonians Come Unstuck

Any Which Way He Can - Fergus Flood Touches The Whitewash Early On In a game that ebbed and flowed and never without incident, Suttonians gave a hearty welcome to Seapoint who ended on the right side of a tightly.

26th Jan 2023

Calling All Artists – Fingal Artist in Resident Scheme 2023 Announced

Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the 2023 Artists' Support Scheme. This strand of funding allows professional artists to avail of up to €5,000 of an award towards travel and professional development opportunities, a residency, or towards the development of.

25th Jan 2023

Baldoyle U19 Girls Get Thindi Vote Of Confidence

Thindi Northern Cross have recently signed up as team sponsor to the Baldoyle United U19 Girls. Taking pride of place, front and centre of the jersey, the standout design will no doubt impact the performance of this highly rated squad..

24th Jan 2023

@Baldoyle Tidy Towns: Sisters Are Doing It For Everyone!

The women, girls & babies of Baldoyle were out in force last Sunday morning. This was the second meet up of the year for Baldoyle Tidy Towns (BTT) and business was brisk as ever. Working off the mantra that the.

24th Jan 2023

Call On Clubs To Have Their Say On Insurance

Local Clubs, Societies and Unincorporated associations have been invited to make representation to the Law Reform Commission on the subject of insurance. This topic has long been the bug bear of many clubs and societies which have to deal with.

23rd Jan 2023

Local Derby Sees Suttonians Reined In At Final Whistle

Up In The Air: Matthew Linehan Claims A Crucial Lineout Suttonians drew 29 all with Ashbourne on Saturday but it will feel like one that they let slip having led 21-3 at half-time and 29-10 midway through the second half only.

19th Jan 2023

Fingal Council Gears Up For Climate Action: Special Report

Tuesday evening saw Fingal present its third annual progress report on the Climate Change Action Plan to Fingal Councillors. The Plan sets out four key targets and 133 actions that the Council will undertake in the areas of energy &.

16th Jan 2023

Suttonians Show Their Steel In Marble City

Suttonians "Never Say Die-gan" in Full Flight Suttonians' men got 2023 off to the best possible start with a hard earned 17-15 victory away from home over Kilkenny in bitterly cold conditions. The home side had the advantage of a.

10th Jan 2023

AXA Parks Fund Sees Biodiversity Hub Set For Howth

Since September’s news that Howth Tidy Towns was awarded grant funding from the AXA Parks Fund, plans have been put in place to create a biodiversity hub for the area. This is to include a safe sensory garden, a play.

09th Jan 2023

Howth Home To Best Club Of The Year

The selection of Howth Yacht Club as Ireland’s latest MG Motor “Sailing Club of the Year Award” represents a remarkable harmony of achievement between the competition winners and the sponsors, with Howth Yacht Club becoming “Sailing Club of the Year 2023”.

06th Jan 2023

Howth To The Fore In War On Litter

The passing of a new EU directive on cigarette waste which forces cigarette manufacturers to pay for the removal of cigarette litter came into effect yesterday. This will see cigarette companies levied for the removal of cigarette butts, which as.

20th Dec 2022

Céad Míle Fáilte – St Mary’s Baldoyle Ring In The Christmas @ Dublin Airport

St Mary’s Baldoyle was chosen to bring some festive cheer to the Arrivals Hall at Dublin Airport and they worked their way through a repertoire of classics that made a big Christmas Welcome for all arrivals, as well as “greeters.

20th Dec 2022

Howth Goats In Shock After Dog Attack

Four goats who suffered puncture wounds and “significant” bite injuries following a dog attack in Howth should make a full recovery, according to The Old Irish Goat Society. The four animals are part of our local herd that have been.

16th Dec 2022

Hootenanny 2022 Takes Up Residence In Suttonians RFC

With a change of date and venue, this year’s Hootenanny will be standard issue of festive joy and local revelry and will now take place in Suttonians RFC on Thursday, December 22nd at 8pm. Unlike previous years, where the venue.

15th Dec 2022

Details Of The Suttonians’ Christmas Party Announced

Suttonians will be throwing what promises to be an epic Christmas party for everyone involved with the club and especially the kids! The party will kick off from 3pm, Sunday 18th and will have special guests, including Santa Claus himself.

14th Dec 2022

Tetrarch’s Heavenly Inspiration Under Fire From Residents

Last month, Tetrarch subsidiary WSHI Unlimited Co lodged plans with Fingal County Council for a cemetery in Deer Park, that would include 5,806 traditional burial plots. The plans, as they stand would net Tetrarch a tidy profit and with plot.

13th Dec 2022

Local And Gold In Line For National Honours

Gold-medal hat-trick winner and local superstar, Eve McMahon has been selected as one of five nominees for the RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year award. The 18-year-old Howth native, who completed her Leaving Certificate in the summer, retained her.

13th Dec 2022

Howth Castle Christmas Market Kicks Off The Festive Season

Christmas landed early in Howth with the arrival of Santa’s Christmas Circus last Saturday, courtesy of Circus Gerbola, now a frequent resident in the environs of Howth Castle. The festive spirit is also heightened by a lot of Christmassy extras.

12th Dec 2022

Hearty Response Despite Freezing Conditions For Baldoyle Tidy Towns

Stirring Stuff: Baldoyle TT Take Comfort In A Hot Cuppa On a freezing Sunday morning, while most were cajoled by an ample fry and hot tea, Baldoyle Tidy Towns took to Seagrange Park and set about carefully planting 200 trees..

09th Dec 2022

Sutton’s Rob Turpin Honoured As Leinster Coach Of The Year

Sutton Tennis Club’s Director of Tennis, Rob Turpin has been named Leinster Tennis Coach of the Year by the Coaches of Ireland Association. Rob was presented with his award at the AGM on Monday last, December 5. The award is.

09th Dec 2022

Baldoyle’s Crazy Daisy Flowers Closes The Bouquet After 26 Years

In a surprise announcement Crazy Daisy Flowers, located beside Flintstones and Lidl, disclosed it will be shutting shop for the final time tomorrow Saturday, the 10th of December. The announcement cites rent as well as other rising costs which have.

08th Dec 2022

Supports Of Up To €10,000 For Local Businesses Now Available – Richard Bruton TD

Businesses in Dublin can now claim utility cost relief under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS), Richard Bruton TD for the area has announced. The scheme was the largest single measure announced on Budget day to help businesses throughout.

08th Dec 2022

Big Win Sees Baldoyle U17s Sign Off For Christmas Break

Baldoyle Utd U17s had an emphatic win in their final league game before the Christmas break on Sunday. Spanish superstar Ximo Llaudes netted four spectacular goals to help ensure the team are just three points off the top of the table.

06th Dec 2022

Sports Roundup – Bens’ U17s Hurlers Fall Short In Final Showdown

Bens Taking Curtain Call Before Final The Bens' U17 Hurlers were beaten by just two points in Saturday's championship final against Naomh Mearnog. The wet, miserable conditions made it difficult for both teams, who still served up a thrilling encounter,.

05th Dec 2022

Christmas Chimes Early For Suttonians In Well Earned Win Over Boyne

High and Mighty: Suttonians' Matthew Linehan At Full Stretch Suttonians head into the Christmas break in a comfortable 4th place in the league table after a convincing win over Boyne by 27 points to 18. Having suffered defeat to the.

04th Dec 2022

Santa Sabina Development Changes Hands

Michael Cotter’s Park Developments has done a forward commit deal with Union Investment on its Santa Sabina scheme. Property sources say Union, a real estate fund based in Germany has agreed to pay between €65 and €70 million for 130.

02nd Dec 2022

Howth Goat Grazers Among The Blazers At Landscape Awards

Fingal County Council took nine awards across five categories at the recent Irish Landscape Institute Awards 2022, with the main gong going to the Howth Head Goat Grazing Project. In selecting the Howth Goat Grazing Project for the highly prestigious.

30th Nov 2022

Last Chance To Have Your Say On Fingal Development Plan

Fingal County Council has extended the deadline for submissions on the Draft Fingal Development Plan for 2023-2029 to Thursday, 22 December. The Council says they welcome submissions from any individual or group interested in the future development of Fingal and.

29th Nov 2022

A New Home Complete With New Address

Burrow Lane, Sutton, Dublin 13 Karen Mulvaney Auctioneers aka KM Properties have brought to market a select development of just 3 homes, off the Burrow Road. With an asking price of €725,000 and €850,000, for the two bed and three.

29th Nov 2022

Reminder: 17 December From 4.30 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Howth!

Ho Ho Ho! - Santa Claus is on his way and arriving in Howth for all the local kids of Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Bayside. Save The Date Because Santa Has! In Aid of The Simon Community. Will Keep You.

28th Nov 2022

Style And Substance – Howth Gets New Loos

New toilets recently installed in Howth village are set to improve the Howth experience for visitors and locals alike according to Cllr Jimmy Guerin. The toilets commissioned by Fingal and installed by Healthmatics Ireland are individually designed to eliminate common.

28th Nov 2022

Suttonians Season Comes Of Age To Topple League Leaders

Suttonians' Outhalf Jack Ussher Scythes Through The Monkstown Cover To Score For Suttonians Suttonians upset the form book with a comprehensive 27-10 victory over high flying Monkstown at Station Road on Saturday afternoon. Played in a strong south-easterly that was.

24th Nov 2022

Howth Property Gets Top Billing From UK’s Country Life

UK’s high profile publication, Country Life gave Howth the thumbs up when it featured a house on the Baily that has come to market. Oceanfront House, is being sold by Christies and the article highlights the wonder of the area.

23rd Nov 2022

Look Who’s Coming To Town – And With A Bavarian Style Christmas Market

A unique Bavarian-style Christmas market is coming to Howth this year complete with fairground rides and Santa's Post Office. The Festive Fairground and Christmas Market will take place on the site of Howth Castle and is set to run from.

22nd Nov 2022

Update!! Rocco Wright Crowned ILCA6 Men’s European Champion

After battling at the top of his 60 boat event all week, Rocco Wright (Howth Yacht Club) held his nerve and emerged overall winner of the ILCA6 Men's European Championship on the Côte d'Azur yesterday. This is in addition to.

21st Nov 2022

Howth’s Rocco Wright On Course For Winner’s Enclosure

Rocco Wright of Howth regained full control of the fleet and leads both the overall and Under 21 European championships again with 32 points at the ILCA 6 European Championships in Hyeres France on this, the penultimate day. Having won.

17th Nov 2022

O’Connells Collects Gong At Irish Pub Awards

O’Connells took top prize as Dublin’s Best Tourist Pub at The Irish Pub Awards 2022, which took place in the Mansion House last night. As much a local hostelry as it is a tourist destination, this award was particularly pleasing.

15th Nov 2022

Sports Minister Pays A Well Timed Visit In Support Of Beann Eadair

Minister Jack Chambers seemed to realise something special was in the air when he made a visit to Beann Eadair CLG last week, just before Beann Eadair’s all conquering weekend! No doubt having provided the club with €100K in capital.

14th Nov 2022

Sports RoundUp: Bens’ Men Crowned County Champions

In a tight encounter, Beann Eadair Senior Mens pulled out all the stops, winning out by 3-08 to 2-07 in the county final and claiming their rightful place, as County Champions – Go On The Bens! Meanwhile Beann Eadair U14s.

11th Nov 2022

Last Minute Drama Sees St Fintans Take The Silverware

St Fintans High School was crowned Senior A Football Dublin Schools Champions in a tight match that saw them go head to head against a strong Ard Scoil Rís team in Parnell Park. This one went down to the wire.

10th Nov 2022

J99 Boat ‘Snapshot’ Crowned Boat of the Year for 2022

Following a busy and successful racing season of Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) events nationwide, the J99 boat Snapshot in (Class 1), owned by Howth natives Mike and Richard Evans was deemed the clear winner for this prestigious Annual Award..

10th Nov 2022

A Tree For Planting – And Not Just For Christmas

Trees Please, a Cork based voluntary group, was set up in 2019, with a mission to plant and grow Irish trees. The group is now working hard to fulfill its aim to propagate, distribute and plant as many native Irish.

08th Nov 2022

Baldoyle Halloween CleanUp Defies Needless Vandalism

In a show of force and to set the record straight, the award winning team at Baldoyle Tidy Towns (BTT) was out in force yesterday tending to thousands of young trees. Providing all the care required, BTT dished out a.

07th Nov 2022

Irish Cancer Society Chief Alerts Locals To A Collection Of Concern

CEO of the Irish Cancer Society has alerted residents in the Bayside area to a charitable appeal that landed in her own own door last week. The appeal for clothes and shoes in aid of breast cancer research caught the.

03rd Nov 2022

Gary Neville’s Final Wish For Baldoyle Utd

This Saturday sees Baldoyle Utd Over 35s in the final of the Byrne Cup following on from their great display in a 5-3 victory over DCT United last month. With vocal support from no other than Gary Neville, the Baldoyle.

02nd Nov 2022

Rhode Island Heroics Sees Howth Man Sailor Of The Month

Local man Pat O’Neill and his Mojo J/80 team were named as Afloat Magazine's Sailor of The Month following their heroics in the US. Well known for their success in major events across Europe, their exploits on the high seas of.

30th Oct 2022

Time &Tide Takes Its Toll On Howth Dart Station

The canopy at Howth Station, originally built in 1898, is being removed this weekend. The cast iron pillars have deteriorated over time and a temporary shelter has been installed on the platform. It is intended that this is a temporary arrangement.

30th Oct 2022

Safe Routes To School Initiative In Progress @ Bayside

Notice regarding works at Bayside As part of the Safe Routes to School initiative, Fingal is to begin works along Verbena Ave at the junctions of Sarto Park and Alden Park from Tuesday, 1 November, 2022. This important work will.

26th Oct 2022

Upgrade On Local Water Supply Reaches Completion

Irish Water, in partnership with Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council, has completed a major project to upgrade the water supply in North County Dublin, improving the water supply for almost 21,000 homes and businesses. The project represents an.

25th Oct 2022

Pushback On Tetrarch Road Plans Awaits Clarification

While Fingal County Council has raised “significant concerns” over plans to construct a new road to serve a new 142-bedroom ‘destination’ hotel planned by Tetrarch, we await further clarification on whether these plans will be set aside or amended. Under.

24th Oct 2022

Monthly Competition – Just Click To Enter

21st Oct 2022

“I wish this seafood bar was my local. I’d be a regular here” Irish Times

No doubt the King Sitric and East can take a bow with a rave review in Friday's Irish Times and no one doubts the fact that the quality of the cuisine has passed from one generation to the next. East.

21st Oct 2022

Monthly Competition – Just Click To Enter

17th Oct 2022

Local Community Centres Receive Over 20k For Upgrades – Richard Bruton

Both Baldoyle and Bayside Community Centres are to receive over 20k in funding to improve facilities and which will benefit users of all ages, according to Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton. The Community Centres Investment Fund was launched by Minister.

16th Oct 2022

Heavenly Inspiration Sees Tetrarch Plot New Course For Deer Park

Tetrarch, our new neighbour and owner of Deer Park demesne is set to lodge plans in the coming days for a large-scale cemetery on the lands previously owned by Gaisford St. Laurence. Against the background of a growing shortage of.

14th Oct 2022

Spooky Stuff – Baldoyle Goes Green For Halloween

Baldoyle Forum is hosting a“green” pumpkin carving event this Halloween after having recently been awarded A Keen To Be Green award from Fingal County Council for its commitment to recycling and promoting reusability. The group is continuing this trend by.

13th Oct 2022

Kate’s Walk Of Hope For Cancer Research

Kate Roche took to Howth’s East Pier last Sunday and took on the challenge of raising funds for breast cancer research. An avid supporter of Beann Eadair CLG and with her son a member of the U16 squad, the club.

12th Oct 2022

Councillor Hopkins Campaign For Safety Measures At Local DART Station

Concerned with issues around safety Cllr Joan Hopkins has taken up the gauntlet on behalf of residents in the Baldoyle area and has had several meetings with Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail in a mission to install CCTV on the Baldoyle/Seagrange side of.

11th Oct 2022

County Hall Tax Hike Defies Mood Music

Members of Fingal County Council voted on Monday night to increase the local property tax rate while South Dublin County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council voted to maintain the reductions. Fingal council previously had a 10 per cent reduction.

11th Oct 2022

Sports RoundUp – Sam Buckley Leads The Way For Sutton Squash

Once again Sutton’s Squash players have shown their dominance on the Irish Squash Tour with 4 Sutton players contesting the semi finals. David Ryan beat Alex smith in a tight five setter on very fast courts 3/2 (12/10, 10/12, 8/11,.

10th Oct 2022

NBC On Tour – Showcasing Howth To US TV Audience

In Picture: Producer and editor Stephen Nahorniak; Shane O’Doherty, Shane’s Howth Adventures; presenter Lauren Scala; Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland; and producer Philip Tripoli, during filming in Howth. A crew from the NBC TV network in the United States is travelling.

10th Oct 2022

10 Years On Baily Sewage Discharge To Be Finally Resolved

Irish Water is preparing plans to prevent raw sewage from being pumped into the sea in from the Baily - more than 10 years after a solution was due to be put in place! A pipeline at the picturesque Doldrum.

08th Oct 2022

Gary Neville’s Baldoyle Dream Comes True

Baldoyle Utd Over 35s put on a great display to reach the final of the Jim Byrne Cup with a 5-3 victory over DCT United last weekend – in turn delighting their glitterati supporters!

A hat-trick.

06th Oct 2022

Helping Hands! Baldoyle Community Art Raises €2000 For Hospice

More than 70 local artists and photographers gathered this year at the Baldoyle Community Hall for the annual art exhibition, where record sales were achieved. Rory O'Byrne, Director of Fingal County Council Arts Departments judged the “Best in Show” competition,.

05th Oct 2022

Bens’ Minor Ladies Are Crowned Championship Shield Winners

A great season for Beann Eadair Ladies Minors comes to a fitting end and winning the Championship Shield is a great reward for the commitment of both the ladies and the club. Congrats to the team and coaches! Meanwhile…………@BeannEadair GAA.

04th Oct 2022

All Rise! Elva McCormack’s Reign At SLTC Comes To A Close

Often the first to greet new members and the trusted, familiar welcome to regulars, Elva McCormack’s reign as the face of Sutton Lawn Tennis Club concluded with a goodbye celebration on Friday. Elva’s remarkable service of nineteen years saw her.

02nd Oct 2022

A Room With A View And A €10m Price Tag To Match

Drumleck House on Ceanchor Road has come to market under the baton of local auctioneers Gallagher Quigley. Currently owned by Feargal Naughton of Glen Dimplex, it has been home to Neil and Sandra Wilson, John and Gertrude Hunt and has.

30th Sep 2022

Local TD Richard Bruton Hails Budget 2023 – Easing The Burden For People

Budget 2023 is tackling the areas causing greatest pain for families according to TD, Richard Bruton, who expressed confidence that the focus on Children, Carers, Fuel and Energy will ease major sources of concern for people. “We are finally seeing.

28th Sep 2022

‘Bleeper Bikes’ Pilot Project Expands With Charging Stations In Howth

Donal Phelan Head of Innovation, ESB Mayor of Fingal, Howard Mahony ESB and Fingal County Council came together this week to officially launch the ESB eBike pilot project across three Fingal locations in conjunction with leading micro-mobility provider Bleeper, research.

20th Sep 2022

Ireland’s Call – Shout Out For Student Host Families

As the accommodation crisis continues to bite, local language school, Ireland’s Eye Language Academy (IELA) is inviting families in Baldoyle, Bayside, Sutton and Howth to welcome and host an overseas student for the 2022-2023 academic year – and which can.

16th Sep 2022

Minister Honors Coast Guard Heroes With Courtesy Call

Minister Hildegarde Naughton meeting Coast Guard volunteers in Howth recently Minister of State with special responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard Hildegarde Naughton TD, recently visited Howth Coast Guard Unit to meet with the volunteer team and hear first-hand about.

14th Sep 2022

Local Man Sean Cribbin Helps Ireland Take Bronze in 7’s World Cup

Suttonian Sean Cribbin raises the tricolour on winning bronze in WRC Sevens Congratulations to our own Sean Cribbin and the Irish 7’s squad on achieving history last weekend. Having already beaten host nation South Africa, a narrow defeat by the.

14th Sep 2022

Fingal Regrets Any Inconvenience As Underpass Gets Overhaul

Fingal County Council expressed regret for any inconvenience to DART passengers caused by the tarring of the pathway at the entrance to Bayside Train Station. The work is set to be carried out between 9.15 and 5pm this Thursday and.

08th Sep 2022

Happy Birthday! Howth Irish Goats Celebrate Year One In the Battle To Dampen Gorse Fires

A year on from announcing a ground-breaking conservation grazing project in partnership with Old Irish Goat Society, Fingal County Council says that the three-year scheme is already proving to be a positive undertaking and has been warmly received by the.

07th Sep 2022

Stormy Weather Sees Club Boat Flipped On Local Beach

After a stormy night in Sutton, members of Sutton Dinghy Club raced out to the beach after the club's prized boat was tossed onto the beach by the elements. Speaking to JustLocal, club member Andy Johnston explained that the bad weather.

01st Sep 2022

Last Orders Please! Abbey Goes Under The Hammer

It has welcomed the late Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco, the late Ted Kennedy and cinematic stars such as John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn and Robert Redford. Its stage has hosted The Dubliners, The Chieftains and Christy Moore. But.

28th Aug 2022

Howth As It Was – And Is

Probably one of the earliest photos of Howth, it is estimated that the above dates back to 1865. The shot shows the turn from Balglass Road into what is now Main St and the view out over Ireland’s Eye. While.

26th Aug 2022

Suttonians Take Positives From Pre-Season Friendly

Last Saturday, Suttonians Senior Men’s Squad took on Ballyclare in their 1st of two pre-season fixtures, eventually going down 19-28 to Ulster’s Ballyclare. More important than the result, this was always an opportunity to blood new talent and to assess.

21st Aug 2022

Calling Volunteers For The Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival

Scheduled for September 9th, the Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival has something for everybody. Organised by Fingal, the event will include live music, bouncy castles (for the kids!), arts and crafts, family activities, tall ships and as you’d expect, plenty.

18th Aug 2022

Magnificent 7 Selection Sees Bright Future For Suttonians’ Young Guns

Up to 7 players from the ranks of Suttonians’ U15s panel have been selected for the Leinster Metro Development squad. This is a huge honor for the club and a first step on the road to representative rugby for the.

16th Aug 2022

Howth Celtic Wins FAI Zeal Of Approval

While Howth Celtic’s 60th anniversary will see much celebration in the coming season, it is also a time for memories and reflection for the many generations that have graced the turf in the black and white. Marking the festivities, the.

15th Aug 2022

Winner Alright – Green Dog Walker Challenge

The Green Dog Walker Pledge organised by Howth Tidy Towns has proven a winner with dog owners in the area and the huge response saw the names of “pledge-takers” put in the hat for a 50 Euro Happy Hound Gift.

11th Aug 2022

Big Party For Little People Crèche Is 25 Years In The Making

Local Crèche & Montessori Little People at the top of Baldoyle Road is celebrating its 25th anniversary as its doors open for a new season and a fresh in-take of children to fill its ranks. Accidental proprietor Brendan O’Brien, who.

08th Aug 2022

RNLI Saves Trio After Dinghy Blown Out To Sea

A trio of haphazard sailors had a lucky escape on Sunday in Howth after the dinghy they were sailing in was blown away by wind. The volunteer RNLI rescue team were called to the incident yesterday evening after the three.

08th Aug 2022

Howth Roots and Blues Festival Hits All The High Notes

Encores All Round As Dom Martin Takes The Plaudits At The Bloody Stream The Howth Roots & Blues Festival including its 35 free gigs has proven a huge musical and commercial success for the area. With an estimated 8-10k visitors.

04th Aug 2022

Lock & Load – Howth Roots & Blues Festival Set For 2022 Re-Launch

03rd Aug 2022

Property Market Momentum Continues Its Upward Trajectory – David Kelly, JB Kelly

Kilcarrig, Balscadden Road, a heritage property featured on the JB Kelly website. While the property market continues to rebound post COVID, the time of year, allied to changing market conditions has seen more property come on the market throughout Sutton,.

02nd Aug 2022

Home Coming Celebrations Mark A Wonderful Result For Irish Sailing

HYC Commodore Paddy Judge Leads The Welcome Party For Luke Turvey, Rocco Wright and Eve McMahon @ Dublin Airport Irish Sailing’s marked the occasion of a wonderful result in the Junior World Championships as the team arrived home from Texas.

02nd Aug 2022

Bens U12 Girls Win The Day In Croker Classic

While the Meath Girls secured back-to-back All-Ireland titles for the first time on Sunday at Croke Park, the real winners on the day were the U12 Bens Girls team, who for the first time won the #ProperFan Supporters Competition and.

28th Jul 2022

Star Performance In Lone Star State Sees McMahon Lead The Way

Howth’s superstar Eve McMahon continues to dominate the world at this week’s ILCA Youth Worlds in big winds in Texas! Irish Sailing’s ‘2021 Sailor of the Year’ is building on an amazing run of form again this year and won.

28th Jul 2022

Father-Son Duo With Dog Rescued Off Dublin Bay

A father-son duo were rescued along with their dog off Dublin Bay after their boat suffered an engine failure. The boat lost power and was being blown towards the cliffs on the south of Howth Head on Wednesday afternoon..

25th Jul 2022

Howth House Sale Sees Olympic Federation Relocate To Abbotstown

Bought in 2005 when under the stewardship of Pat Hickey, the recent sale of Howth House signifies the end of the association between the Olympic Council of Ireland and the area. Originally purchased for 1.1m Euro, the sale price has.

21st Jul 2022

Clean-Up Commences At Burrow Beach

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL has urged beachgoers to take their rubbish home following a six-hour cleanup at Burrow Beach in north Dublin. The beach in Sutton, also known as the Hole in the Wall beach, was packed with sunbathers and swimmers.

20th Jul 2022

Crowds Flock To Burrow Beach For Respite

Massive crowds flocked to Dublin beaches to cool down after the hottest day ever recorded in the capital. Photos show huge groups of people eager for a dip after a sweltering day. Burrow beach was packed with people of all ages, seemingly.

13th Jul 2022

Howth At The Forefront In the Fight For Carbon Neutral

Howth's Green Team, Complete With Sniffer Dog On Patrol Chairman of Howth Tourism Sean Doran has thrown down the gauntlet and formed a unit of volunteers, christened "the Green Team" who have pledged to put sustainability front and centre of.

07th Jul 2022

No Podium Required As Eve McMahon Takes European Gold

Eve McMahon Feels The Joy of Victory and Makes A Celebratory Splash To Mark The Moment HYC’s own Eve McMahon was crowned European Youth ILCA 6 champion in Greece last night! With a 36 point lead, the Sutton native made.

06th Jul 2022

Splash 4 Cash By Superheroes – In Aid Of Family Carers

A group of Dublin sea swimmers are all set to attempt a brand new challenge to raise funds for Family Carers Ireland. The Splash 4 Cash will see six hardy souls swim from Lambay, round Howth and hopefully finishing their.

05th Jul 2022

Treasury Tales May Provide Telling Lessons For Planners

When Johnny Ronan and Richard Barrett's Treasury Holdings acquired land on the East Mountain in Howth in 1996, they had big plans for a residential development in what they described as the “less sensitive” part of their Howth holding and.

30th Jun 2022

New Maternity Scheme For Councillors – A Positive Development Says Local TD Richard Bruton

A new scheme which provides maternity leave for councillors will be positive for all women wishing to pursue a career in politics, says local TD Richard Bruton. The proposed new scheme will allow for the appointment of a temporary substitute.

22nd Jun 2022

Winner Alright – Brass Monkey Competition Closes With Kildare Winner

Above our winner, Tony Costelloe, before dining in the Brass Monkey and the knowing smile suggests, he knew he was in luck. The Brass Monkey 100 Euro Gift Voucher has been won by Kildare native Tony Costelloe. The inaugural Brass.

21st Jun 2022

Fingal Goes Electric As E-bike Sharing Scheme Arrives On Time

Fred Jones of Tier E-Bikes shows off The Product to DCU President Daire Keogh Fingal County Council has today announced the arrival of its first e-bike sharing scheme. Introduced with the support of the Council’s Department of Environment, the Tier.

19th Jun 2022

Fingal New Mayor Sees Cllr Mahony (FF) Take The Chain

Councillor Howard Mahony (Fianna Fáil) has been elected as the 17th Mayor of Fingal at the annual meeting of Fingal County Council which was held on Friday in County Hall, Swords. Cllr Cathal Boland (Non Party) was elected as Deputy Mayor. Cllr Mahony -.

15th Jun 2022

Lock & Load! Howth’s e-Bike Tour Wins Global Recognition From Tripadvisor

The annual “best of the best” things to do in Ireland and around the world has been finally unveiled by Tripadvisor. In this year’s “Oscars For Activities” the title of Top Experience in Ireland was awarded to the Dark Dublin.

14th Jun 2022

Pop Up Gaeltacht Goes Live @ The Bayside Inn

Pop Up Gaeltacht Chois Bá - Déardaoin 16 Meitheamh Thursday 16th June, from 8pm - Bayside Inn - BÁC/D13 All levels of Irish will be very welcome. Bígí linn! For those with the cúpla focal the Popup Gaeltacht in Bayside.

13th Jun 2022

Poc Fada Event Exceeds Expectations @ Beann Eadair CLG

There was huge excitement in Howth on Friday when Beann Eadair hosted 17 clubs for the Dublin Poc Fada finals. 4 competitions were held at U16 and Adult grades in Hurling and Camogie. The first sliothar was launched by Captain.

10th Jun 2022

From Waterside to Ringside – McGregor Takes Out Local Hostelry

Favourite local bar the Waterside has been bought by MMA supremo, “The Notorious”, Conor McGregor. This bout ran the full 12 rounds and while rumours were rife months ago, The Currency confirmed what the dogs on the street were barking.

08th Jun 2022

Historic POC FADA Competition Returns to Beann Eadair

After a 2 year gap Beann Eadair GAA is delighted to once again host the Dublin POC FADA finals in Camogie and Hurling. The origins of poc fada, go back fadó, fadó when legend has it that Cuchulainn and Setanta.

07th Jun 2022

Final Tune Plays Out For Pipe Band Premises

With a price tag of €995,000, the Howth Pipe Band practice hall on Balglass Road has been placed on the market by Gallagher Quigley and brings an end to a saga that has been running for a number of years..

06th Jun 2022

Stiff Conditions Make Stiff Competition As Howth’s Wave Regatta Proves Great Success

Larne flyer off Howth in Wave Regatta’s Lambay Race – Peter Doig’s Jack (East Antrim BC) on her way to fourth in Class 2 IRC Credit: Annraoi Blaney The warm comradery onshore masked the hearty competition off it, as Howth played.

03rd Jun 2022

Howth Middle Pier Takes Off Without The Bubbly!

Howth’s new middle pier opened last week without even a glass of bubbly or a red ribbon ceremony. Maybe this is fitting given that it has been developed as a working pier, which will provide a base for local trawlers.

31st May 2022

Service With A Smile As Adrian Dunne Pharmacy Takes National Honors

Damien O'Brien receiving his gong at the National Pharmacy Awards Adrian Dunne Pharmacy took the honors at the National Pharmacy Awards when Damien O’Brien was crowned Young Pharmacist of The Year at the gala event on Saturday evening. Complimenting Damien’s.

30th May 2022

Time Is Ticking On Marlet’s Plans For The Baily Court Site

A Proposed View Of The Baily Court Site As Part Of Developers Plans While the Marlet application for the development of the Baily Court site awaits a decision by An Bord Pleanala, there is much for locals in Howth to.

26th May 2022

Art of The Possible – Howth Tidy Towns Goes Beach Chic!

Stan and Rita Making Waves On Claremont Beach The mindless graffiti daubed on Claremont Beach promenade early this month marked a new low by visiting vandals and the racial slurs and ugly sentiment punctured the environment. But it also seemed.

23rd May 2022

Cool Pool At A Cool Price – The Guinness Home Goes On The Market @ €15m

Six-bed on spectacular site with 270 degree sea, lighthouse and mountain It is rare that you can’t see your neighbours, or at least some part of their home from yours, no matter the price tag. Almost entirely bounded by sea,.

19th May 2022

Nicky’s Plaice – Tall Sails & Fishy Stories

Nicky McLoughlin and Son Martin Wrestle With The Catch "I've always loved going out to sea because of the vast open space and the fresh air. I vividly remember one particular day that I was fishing on my cousin's boat..

18th May 2022

The Ronnie Maher Ryder Cup – A Sporting Tribute To A Local Legend

Friday 22nd of April marked the launch of the Ronnie Maher Ryder Cup, where present Suttonians’ players took to the fairways of Sutton Golf Club to go toe to toe with the “senior tour”, made up of the club’s former.

16th May 2022

Cryosculpt: The Next Generation of Weight Loss

It was while preparing for a TV role in HBO’s Warrior, shooting in Capetown, local actor Conor Mullen came face to face with the limitations of middle age. “I thought it would be an idea to lose a little weight.

12th May 2022

Howth School of Fish Launches – Keeping Tradition And Tales Alive

Sean Doran Regaling The Assembled At The Launch Of Howth School Of Fish Visitor Experience With a sense of fanfare and festival Dorans of Howth today launched “Howth School of Fish Visitor Experience”, an authentic fishing and maritime tourist attraction.

11th May 2022

Have Your Say On Local Bathing Areas – Says Fingal

Locals are being invited to have their say on where they’d like to take a dip next year as part of an annual review of designated bathing areas. Under EU and Irish law, local authorities have a responsibility to identify.

11th May 2022

Tetrarch’s Latest Love Bomb For Howth Castle Fails To Seduce Locals

A computer-generated image of Tetrarch’s proposed residential development on a portion of lands of Howth Estate. A Senior living community and 150 affordable homes is all part of Tetrarch’s latest effort to win the hearts of locals in Howth. A.

10th May 2022

Dry Robes At The Ready As First Of Its Kind Pop-Up Pool Lands in Fingal

Fingal has become the inaugural host for Ireland’s first ever pop-up swimming pool, with the Swim Ireland initiative set to bring swimming to communities right across the country. In partnership with Fingal County Council and Sport Ireland, Swim Ireland wanted to improve the.

10th May 2022

Dawn Walk Moves Bayside Early Risers For Pieta House

Almost 120 people gathered at 4.15 am in the square for Bayside Community Association's Dawn Walk in aid of Pieta House and made their way along the coast road via the Tree of Life at Watermill Road to Dollymount strand.

08th May 2022

Rory’s Walk Marks A Memorable Moment For The Bens

Beann Eadair CLG turned out in force for the much anticipated Rory’s Walk aka Darkness Into Light in aid of Pieta House on Saturday. Rory's team mates, joined by some Belvo classmates, kicked off the morning at 3.30am with an.

06th May 2022

Take 2! As Maggie&Me Pops Up On Harbour Road

Providing more retail options for visitors to Howth, Maggie&Me has taken a berth on Harbour Road and the old “Yummies” site is set to take on a whole new meaning for fashionistas! Proprietor Ailish Lynch said, “this isn’t about expansion,.

06th May 2022

Walk On! Bayside and The Bens Take The Pieta Challenge

Beann Eadair CLG and Bayside Community Group are putting their final plans in place for tomorrow’s Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House. For the Bens, it comes with an extra sense of purpose and poignance as they.

03rd May 2022

Baldoyle As We Know It – It’s Now or Never!

The submission of a 3rd application has now gone in for a further 1007 apartments to An Bord Pleanala by Richmond Homes. Remarkably this is in addition to the 2,202 that have already been granted permission –so a total 3209.

02nd May 2022

Fingal County Council Releases Footfall Stats Report on Howth Summit

The recently released Fingal Footfall report is an interesting set of numbers. Updated monthly the report is a guesstimate of the number of pedestrians that have taken to Howth Summit in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. However it would appear.

02nd May 2022

#TYTuesday Goes Arty For Howth Tidy Towns

Howth Tidy Towns is delighted to report that the #TYTuesday vibes are back and doing great work around the area, enhancing the tram wall painting, cleaned the base and the surrounding areas and doing a great general clean up. Also.

28th Apr 2022

Gridlock On Baldoyle Road Set To Ease As Fingal Completes Cycle Lanes

Works continue at the junction of Baldoyle Road and Dublin Road and the resulting tailbacks have had most motorists gritting their teeth. The purpose of this part of Fingal's project is the connection of the cycle lanes from Baldoyle Road.

26th Apr 2022

Bens On The March for Pieta House – in Memory of Club Member Rory Purcell

Beann Eadair CLG is joining thousands of people across Ireland and the world from sunrise on Saturday May 7th to support people affected by suicide and self-harm. The Bens will meet at the clubhouse at 4.30am, and from there will.

26th Apr 2022

People Making The Difference in Community Pharma

Proving the importance of people in the care and support of the community, two members of the Adrian Dunne Pharmacy team at Baldoyle have been shortlisted as finalists in the Irish Pharmacy Awards 2022. This includes Leann Dunne who many.

26th Apr 2022

Howth Tidy Towns Reports Brisk Business And A Great Day Out

Howth Tidy Towns reported a great day’s work as over 20 volunteers put their should to the wheel for An Taisce National Spring Clean 2022. Team HTT was also joined by local councillor David Healy and the effort concentrated on.

25th Apr 2022

Howth Artist Una Sealy Wins Fingal Residency Award 2022

Fingal Arts Office in partnership with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre and Bealtaine Festival are delighted to announce Una Sealy and Thomas Brezing as the recipients of the Fingal County Council, Tyrone Guthrie Centre and Bealtaine Festival Residency Award. Howth.

22nd Apr 2022

All Hands On Deck As Tidy Towns Spring Into Action From Sat 23rd, April

Baldoyle and Howth Tidy Towns teams are looking to take advantage of the weather and make hay while the sun shines. This Sunday sees Baldoyle TT team calling on volunteers to help keep #Baldoyle beautiful. The Date and Place is.

21st Apr 2022

A Healthy Lifestyle Key To Better Health – Marie Keating Foundation @ Baldoyle Resource Centre

The Marie Keating Foundation Mobile Unit will be at the Baldoyle Family Resource Centre on Thursday, April 28th from 10am – 2pm. The purpose of the visit is to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early.

19th Apr 2022

Luck Favours Brave Bens With A Well Deserved Result!

Beann Eadair CLG has been approved for a Sports Capital Grant of € 98,500. This was applied for by last year’s committee and is a just reward for the excellent work carried out by Beann Eadair CLG throughout the area.

14th Apr 2022

No Rock, No Slap, No Oscars – But Fingal Takes Lamas On Awards Night

Left to right: Representing Fingal County Council at the awards were Brian O’Connor, Duncan Henderson, Cllr Adrian Henchy, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, Joanne Daly, Cllr Mary McCamley, Ethna Felten, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, Cllr Robert O’Donoghue, Cllr JK.

14th Apr 2022