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2026 promises to be a big year for all in Fingal
With the first few weeks of 2026 already behind us, Fingal stands at an exciting crossroads, blending its rich heritage with a strong sense of momentum and ambition. From the coastal communities of Balbriggan, Rush, Lusk and Donabate to the thriving urban centre of Swords and the historic charm of Malahide, the year ahead promises growth, opportunity and renewed community spirit across the county.
Balbriggan continues to evolve as one of Fingal’s most dynamic towns. With ongoing regeneration projects, investment in public spaces and a growing cultural scene, 2026 looks set to further enhance its role as a vibrant coastal hub. Improved amenities and community-led initiatives are strengthening local pride while attracting new residents and businesses.
Swords remains the beating heart of Fingal, balancing its role as a major economic centre with the preservation of its historic identity. As the town continues to expand, 2026 will see further focus on sustainable development, transport connectivity and quality of life, ensuring that growth benefits both long-standing residents and newcomers alike.
Malahide, with its village atmosphere and renowned coastline, continues to look forward while respecting its past. Investment in local infrastructure, tourism and community facilities will help protect what makes Malahide special, while supporting a lively local economy and an active cultural calendar.
Along the coast, Rush, Lusk and Donabate are also poised for a positive year ahead. Rush’s fishing heritage and growing town centre, Lusk’s strong community roots, and Donabate’s unique blend of seaside living and village life all contribute to Fingal’s diverse character. In 2026, improved transport links, housing developments and environmental initiatives aim to support sustainable growth without losing the identity of each area.
Looking forward to 2026, Fingal is defined by balance: progress alongside preservation, growth guided by community, and development shaped by local voices. Together, these towns and villages reflect a county confident in its future—one that values connection, resilience and a shared sense of place.
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A Quiet New Year for Men’ Shed
With a break for Ch ristmas and the New Year, no gigs in January for the Gerry & the Plonkers (the Men’s Shed music ground) and the plots in Turvey Allotments winterised, January was a quiet month by the normal standards of Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed. However, we have some photos, which weren’t available for last month’s issue, from the Plonkers’ Christmas gig in St. Michael’s House.
Although we had no special events in January, our usual weekly activities continued - exercise classes, music practice, croquet in Newbridge and a cuppa and chat on Thursday mornings. Also, plans are being made for some special outings over the coming months. If you, or someone close to you would like to join us, please call our PRO, Jim, on 086-3694316. We always have a warm welcome for new members.
Johnston welcomes extra 33D bus service but highlights delays to Bus Connects
Councillor Corina Johnston has welcomed the addition of an extra 33D bus service in Donabate following a prolonged campaign first being raised in the Dáil nearly seven years ago. However, Cllr Johnston also called on the NTA to also add an extra return service in the evenings.
Speaking on the issue, Cllr Johnston said, “Duncan Smith TD first raised the need for additional 33D bus services with the NTA at a meeting in Leinster House in August 2019 and have been pursuing the need for 33D additional bus services and public transport ever since. In April 2025 the NTA confirmed to us that additional 33D bus service would commence before the end of 2025. We were pleased to receive confirmation early last week from the NTA and Dublin Bus that the additional bus service will finally commence on 9th February at 7am. While welcoming this additional service in the mornings given the current bus is full to capacity, we were disappointed that no additional
return service will be provided in the evening. This is unacceptable as trains as completely full at peak times with the population along the line increasing and Donabate population growing at a very fast rate.
“I was very disappointed to be informed that the Bus Connects implementation, which includes direct bus services from Portrane to Dublin airport and UCD via Dublin City centre, has been delayed to 2027. These services were to be implemented in 2023. I am calling on Minister for Transport and Local TD, Darragh O’Brien to intervene, ringfence the funding for these services and to ensure they are prioritised and delivered without further delay.””Donabate is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Many planning permissions have been granted on the provision of improved public transport services. This is not the case in Donabate. Duncan and I intend to pursue this matter further and will keep you informed of developments, she added.
Do You Really have mortgage protection?
By Dave Kavanagh
Two important things to consider with both having and needing mortgage protection life cover. Firstly, there are those who have had mortgages for a number of years with mortgage protection life cover done in conjunction with it. For these people, it is well worth checking the current level of cover and remaining term on their mortgage protection and the same on their mortgage balance and term, to make sure there is sufficient cover. For example, in 2020 during the severe Covid lockdowns, many mortgage holders availed of a 6 month payment break. During this period, their mortgage protection cover will have continued to reduce, while their mortgage balances may have stayed level, or even increased if interest was capitalised. This could mean a shortfall in the event of a claim, meaning that the mortgage does not get fully cleared and there is a balance owing.
Possibly more important to consider, is people who are planning to get a mortgage soon, or in the near future. They have saved regularly to build a deposit, maintained stable employment, avoided taking out new loans (and made sure any existing or previous loan obligations were paid in full and on time), conducted their current accounts efficiently, etc. but sadly, they don’t get to proceed with their house/apartment purchase
(certainly not in the time frame they wanted to) because they cannot get their mortgage protection life cover accepted. This could be due to their current or past medical history, or something simple like they have been referred for a test that has not yet been done. It’s why many are arranging their mortgage protection cover well in advance of drawing down their mortgage. Once in place, any new medical issues are not relevant. It can even save them money, as 36 years paying a cheaper premium (before another birthday has passed) is cheaper than 35 years at the higher premium.
Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing info@financialcompanion.ie or use the contact form on www.financialcompanion. ie or @Davekav_advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM, LMFM and TV3.
A new chapter for Donabate as Library opens at Ballisk House
Fingal Libraries is delighted to announce the opening of the new Donabate Library in Ballisk House. It comes following a €2 million refurbishment project which began in January 2025 and has transformed Ballisk House into a modern, welcoming public building at the heart of the community.
The new library was officially opened today by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tom O’Leary, along with Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly, County Librarian Betty Boardman, County Architect Fionnuala May, the Director of Economic, Community and Cultural Development, John Quinlivan, and children from Gaelscoil na Mara.
Fingal County Council purchased Ballisk House in 2022, after the closure of Donabate Credit Union. The new library provides an improved, accessible space for reading, learning and community engagement and represents a significant investment in local services for the growing Donabate area.
The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Tom O’Leary said: “It is a pleasure to celebrate a milestone for Donabate and for Fingal, the opening of our new public library in Ballisk House. This remarkable new space will serve the people of Donabate for generations to come.”
Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, said:
“This building speaks to Fingal’s belief in the value of libraries as dynamic, forward-looking spaces that respond to evolving technologies and the needs of a growing community. We are committed to investing in our communities and creating places where everyone feels welcome.”
Among the many exciting features of this new facility is the introduction of the My Open Library service which is expected to begin shortly. With opening hours extended from 8am to 10pm, 365 days a year, this service gives library members the freedom to use the space beyond normal staffed hours including Sundays.
The celebration to mark the official opening of the new library included a circus performer, the Bohemian Strings string quartet and a magic show for the children of Gaelscoil na Mara from Reuben the Entertainer.
Director of Economic, Community and Cultural Development, John Quinlivan, said: “The opening of the new library marks the completion of phase one of a two-phase project. Planning for phase two — the expansion of this building and the enhancement of its facilities - will begin in early 2026 and is already at feasibility stage.”
Children of Gaelscoil na Mara
Mayor and County Librarian at new Donabate Library
Official opening of Donabate Library
Peninsula Pacers - Walking in the Rain!
In January Peninsula Pacers braved the elements and walked from Portmarnock Train Station to Malahide Village - mind you the weather forecast on all sites stated clear blue sky all day! Either climate change is daily or a Friday end of week weather report!
Anyway, a stop at Sands for coffee - remember Mango in the 70th & 80th - revived them all to stomp on to McGoverns Restaurant in Malahidewhere a great meal was had.
We have a number of new leaders & will be sharing the walks - we hope to do one a month until June - most walks are from 8/12km and at a reasonable pace - reasonable fitness needed. Walks mostly on the flat but not always. Walks will include the Dodder & hopefully the New Newry to Omeath Greenway & maybe a trip back to lovely Leitrim and the Canal.
Further information for this month - please contact Breda on 086 8693243
McGoverns Malahide
The Peninsula Pacers - Singing in the Rain!
Portmarnock Beach on a very wet January day before coffee in Sands Des Carty after a little wetting on the walk!
Manchester Friends on a Day Trip to Dublin - Did the Park Run in Newbridge Park !!!
Lambay Cinema Club – The Best Of World Cinema On Your Doorstep
In 2025, almost 1100 films were released in cinemas across the combined UK & Ireland market. However this is only a small part of the estimated 7,000 films produced each year globally.
Of those released in UK and Ireland, only 224 are widely screened meaning that smaller, less headline-grabbing films are harder to find in commercial cinemas.
This means that we are all missing out on some great films and the Lambay Cinema Club is doing
all it can to bring these lesser-seen, but worldclass movies to the peninsula.
The Lambay Cinema Club was born out of the Bleeding Pig cultural festival in 2022 and is run by volunteers. We have monthly screenings in the unique setting of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland church in The Square and aim to show the best of World and Irish cinema.
Everyone is welcome and we even provide the Tea and Biscuits!
For more details please visit www.
lambaycinemaclub.com to get details of upcoming films. You can also sign up to our email list so you are kept informed of future screenings and also book tickets. Tickets are on sale one week in advance.
We’re proud to be rooted in our local area, and equally proud of the growing audience who support us each month. Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, you’ll always find a warm welcome at Lambay Cinema Club.
Remember Us thanks all who donated or volunteered in 2025
Remember us would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and express our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported us in 2025.
We had a very successful year and our membership grew.
We continue to look for people to go on CE/TUS schemes and volunteers to help us continue and grow.
We look forward to 2026 and even bigger and better things to happen. Watch this space!!!
Give us a ring on 0860457003 or drop us an email at hello@ rememberus.ie if you are interested in supporting us in anyway or if you would like to become a volunteer etc.
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A Chaotic Ping-Pong Masterpiece
By Jack Shanley
In the chaotic, neon-veined world of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, the humblest of sports—table tennis—is elevated to a high-stakes blood sport. It is a film that breathes with a frantic, jittery energy, feeling less like a traditional biopic and more like a two-hour-long panic attack that you somehow never want to end.
At the centre of this whirlwind is Timothée Chalamet, who delivers a performance so kinetic it feels like he’s physically vibrating off the screen. Playing Marty Mauser, a fictionalized version of the real-life ping-pong hustler Marty Reisman, Chalamet sheds his usual “boyish charm” for something far more jagged. He is a man possessed by a singular, borderlinedelusional ambition: to make the world respect a game played with celluloid balls and wooden paddles.
Working for the first time without his brother Benny, Josh Safdie proves his solo voice is just as loud and uncompromising. The film is set in a grimy, tactile 1950s New York, but it’s scored with anachronistic 80s synth-pop and edited with a modern, “grind set” ferocity. It’s a sensory overload that perfectly mirrors Marty’s internal state. He is a hustler, a salesman, and—at times—a deeply frustrating narcissist who treats his loved ones like obstacles to be bypassed.
The supporting cast is nothing but fantastic. We see great performances all round but especially from Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator.
What makes Marty Supreme linger is its refusal to apologize for its protagonist. Marty is not a “hero” in the classic sense; he is a man who steals from his uncle and neglects his pregnant girlfriend (Odessa A’zion) to chase a trophy in London or a match in Japan. In a sense he’s essentially the ultimate ‘antihero’.
The film asks a difficult question: Does greatness require a level of selfishness that verges on the sociopathic? By the time the credits roll to a pulsing needle drop, you might not like Marty, but you’ve been thoroughly seduced by his momentum. It’s a messy, loud, and brilliantly original piece of cinema that captures the “American Dream” not in a romantic fantasy way, but as a relentless, sweaty, and singular obsession.
I’d recommend checking out ‘Marty Supreme’ and see what you think of it; I shall give it a score of FOUR Stars. You can go check it out at your local cinema today. Director Josh Safdie – Rating: 15A – Genre: Sport/ Drama – Run Time: 2h 29m Language: English. For more film content please follow @movies4fanatics on Instagram.
Treat your nearest and dearest this February
Love is in the air…. February is a time to treat yourself and those you love. I’m taking my daughters to Arc Cinema Drogheda on Galentine’s day for their 90’s throwback movie marathon. For Valentine’s Day, my husband and I usually stay in to watch a movie and have a nice dinner together and we’ll go out for dinner on a night when its not so busy. Or if we’re lucky, we might manage a romantic night away to somewhere special like Farnham Estate in Cavan, that’s one of our favourite places. There are some great shows coming up in The Lark Balbriggan and we might book into Bracken Court for dinner and B&B to make an overnight trip out of it. Any chance to carve out a little romance!
If you are looking to get a cool gift for someone special, www. wanapix.ie have a wide range of personalised gifts. Use code MAMSWANAPIX26 for 10% off. I got my husband a personalised glass and he loves it, he uses it every day. He got me a pink heart shaped mouse mat, which I use every day! Their snow globes are very cute –they even have one that is filled with little love hearts. Their personalised calendars are brill gifts. My Mam
is already dropping hints that she’d like a calendar for Mother’s day, so we know what to get her!
Hampers & Co. have lots of fabulous hampers. Chocolate Garden of Ireland has lovely chocolate goodies. Tipperary Crystal have beautiful handbags and jewellery and they are all Irish companies, which we love.
For a romantic day out, take a walk with Andean Alpacas in Mullingar. Alpacas are gorgeous animals and it’s such a peaceful experience.
National Concert Hall has lots of shows coming up; tickets to a concert is a wonderful Valentine’s gift
Coffee is a clever gift idea and Irish brand, Artessa, roasts delicious fusion blends here in Ireland. Great gift for coffee lovers.
If you are on a tight budget don’t worry, most Mammies are happy to lounge in a bubble bath without interruption and have dinner made for them. If you can stretch to a takeaway, even better! A little ‘me time’ makes all the difference to busy Mammies!
For more ideas for Valentine’s gifting, head over to www.mams.ie
Active Age for All Christmas Carols Commnuity News
On Thursday 18th December 2025 Active Age for All held their annual Christmas Carols fund raiser in the community centre for St Francis Hospice.
It was very well attended and we were splendidly entertained by the Bright Sparks crèche childrens’ choir; the Active Age singing group with Muireann and the ‘No Name Band’ of Willie, Maurice, Brian and Fran. Non-alcoholic mulled wine, mince pies and lots of other goodies were served as everyone joined in with the
singing.
Due to peoples generosity we had a huge array of prizes for the raffle; we actually ran out of raffle tickets but DPCC came to the rescue with extras. The first prize was a 32’’ Sony TV which was won by Sybil Harte-Weir, that was a nice start to Christmas Sybil!
As always the staff of DPCC excelled themselves in helping with every aspect of the event, a BIG THANK YOU to them all for
helping to make the day such a success. This year we raised €1500 for the Hospice, a wonderful foundation which provides palliative care for people, both in their own homes or in a dedicated centre or hospital, providing comfort and dignity for both patient and family at end of life.
Many thanks to the AAfA committee, DPCC and all who attended for making a real contribution to the true Christmas spirit.
By Dr. Carla Lluch, Veterinary Practitioner
February: The Month of Love and Fertility
St Brigid’s Day marks the beginning of spring and is linked to Brigid, the ancient fertility goddess and patron saint of Ireland. Just two weeks later, on the 14th of February, we celebrate love with St Valentine. For this reason, it feels like the perfect time to talk about reproductive health in our pets.
For many years, there have been different opinions about whether early neutering is always the best option. Recently, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) published updated guidelines to help standardise neutering protocols worldwide, from our Emerald Isle to the beaches of Mexico and the cold fields of Greenland.
Here is a simple summary of the key points:
• There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach.
The decision to neuter should be individual, taking into account the pet’s species, breed, sex, size, lifestyle and environment.
• Timing matters
In some large and giant breed dogs, delaying neutering until skeletal maturity may reduce the risk of certain joint disorders. In other cases, earlier neutering may be beneficial.
• Benefits and risks must be balanced.
Neutering can reduce the risk of reproductive diseases and unwanted litters, but it may also be associated with changes in metabolism, weight gain.
• Behaviour and population control are also important considerations.
Neutering can help reduce roaming, hormonedriven behaviours and unwanted pregnancies, benefiting both pets and the wider community.
Ultimately, this is a very personal decision, and there is no right or wrong choice, only the right choice for your pet and your family.
At Village Vets Lusk, we are always happy to discuss neutering options openly during a consultation. These discussions are free of charge, and together we can create the most appropriate and informed plan for your furry family member.”
Discover
Havening I have been asked many times in my professional field what is Havening? So this month we are going to have a brief look at what Havening is and who can benefit from this wonderful treatment. Havening is a gentle, touch-based psycho-sensory technique used to help people reduce emotional distress and build resilience. It is often used alongside coaching or therapy rather than as a standalone medical treatment.
The following are the principal benefits of Havening.
1. It reduces emotional charges around past events: Havening aims to weaken the intense emotional “tag” attached to traumatic or highly stressful memories, so you can recall them with far less fear, shame, or distress.
2. This is an amazing treatment to help reduce rapid anxiety and stress relief: Many clients report feeling calmer, lighter, and more relaxed within or shortly after a session, as the soothing touch and structured process down-regulate the threat response in the brain.
It helps the nervous system by the following ways
A. Shifts the brain out of threat mode: The repetitive, gentle touch appears to stimulate slow delta brain waves and calming Neuro-chemicals (chemicals in the brain) such as serotonin and oxytocin, which support a sense of safety and reduce the response we call fight or flight or panic,
B. Supports the nervous system by helping to “rewire”: By pairing a previously distressing memory with a deeply relaxed state, Havening is proposed to reduce synaptic strength in the circuits that kept that memory highly charged, so
triggers lose their impact over time.
I’ve been asked what are the everyday uses of Havening
A. Emotional difficulties: Practitioners use Havening with issues such as phobias, trauma memories, grief, humiliation experiences, and persistent anxiety or suffers of panic attacks.
B. Performance and wellbeing: It can also be used for confidence, performance blocks, unwanted cravings, and general emotional regulation, helping clients feel more resourceful day to day.
The biggest benefit from a practitioner’s perspective would be
A. Non invasive and client centred: The touch is gentle, the client remains fully conscious and
is in complete control, and the technique can be adapted or slowed easily, which can support a strong sense of safety and empowerment.
B. While teaching this in my clinics over many years it is an incredibly easy technique to be taught as a self-care treatment. Clients have learned self Havening techniques to use between sessions, giving them a concrete tool to regulate stress and support ongoing integration of therapeutic work.
C. All that is required from the client is for them to share just a bit about their story as to why they would require this treatment, that way it can become a more tailored fitted session and can be applied for the individual. In wellness Susan If there are any specific topics, diseases or disorders that you would like me to cover in further issues please feel free to email me at. info@ susangrahamcoaching.com
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Calling all community and voluntary groups in this area! We are here to facilitate you and help publicise your organisations. We are a community based magazine therefore there will be no charge for publicising your group, whether its a chess club or small pastime group, a support group or a big community or sporting organisation. So if you want to publicise your organisation every month just send us an email to communitylocalseditor@gmail.com..We look forward to hearing from you.
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Musings of an OAP
By Jon Kavanagh
Ah, February 2026: a grand stretch in the evenings, the daffodils battling their way through the soil, the birds making plans for nest construction, and a free travel pass winging its way towards my letter box. Yes, despite my mind strongly protesting, it’s not true, I am joining the ranks of the Old Age Pensioners. I think I prefer the term Third Agers, as I’m in denial about being old. Isn’t it strange how one’s perception of age changes throughout life. People we once saw as ancient were often only a decade or so older than ourselves. As I embrace retirement, my penchant for nostalgia takes me back to another time and place. Where do the years go?
Volunteer to make a difference
Remember us would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and thank most sincerely everyone who supported us in 2025. It is appreciated by all our members and their families. We look forward to your continued support in 2026.
We are constantly looking for volunteers. Please see poster for day and times we require help. If you have an hour or two to spare, please contact us on 0860457003 or email us at hello@rememberus.ie for more information.
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Seems like only yesterday I was a long-haired teenager with visions of a future that would make Walter Mitty look unimaginative. Times were different back then; assertiveness was frowned upon and my mother saw it as her duty to nip notions of grandeur in the bud, with the widely used reality checks: “Pride before a fall”, Self-praise is no praise”. and “You’re just a cog in the wheel”. My first teacher in primary school nicked named me ‘the spaceman’, because I was always looking out the window and day dreaming. Neurodiversity wasn’t recognized in those days. That lack of ability to concentrate, coupled with an undetected need for glasses guaranteed me permanent residency in the dunce’s corner. My greatest school achievement (and there weren’t many), came the day I pulled the wool over the headmaster’s eyes. For homework he gave us the task (which I completely forgot
about) of writing a composition about a dream we had. Imagine my horror when he asked me to stand up and read out my effort. Holding a blank copybook in front of me, I “read” a tale about being chased by a lion, for which he complemented me. School days in that era may not have been the best days of our lives, but I guess they made us who we are.
“How will you fill the time?”, people ask when I say I am retiring. Well, these days we are spoiled for choice with: Mens/Womens sheds, walking clubs, active retirement associations, bridge clubs etc. Across Fingal there are ample opportunities to volunteer; whether helping out the tidy towns, working in a charity shop, delivering the meals on wheels or indeed writing or taking photographs for the local magazine. Heres to the third age!
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