🏃♂️ Be part of something special! 🏃♀️
Join us for the inaugural Feed Our Homeless 5K on May 24th at Corkagh Park. Grab a team of four: family, friends, or colleagues and take on the relay, or go solo and run your own race 💪
For the relay race, each team member runs 5K at the same time. Your individual times are then combined for the final team score, with all runners using chipped race bibs.
Every step you take helps raise essential funds to support people experiencing homelessness.
👉 Don’t miss your chance to make a real difference... sign up, show up, and run with purpose!
#feedourhomeless #charity
Applications for the 2026 Community Safety Fund now open!
Find out more on the @dept_justice_ireland website!
The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to be redirected into local projects that support and enhance community safety.
This year’s fund totalling €4.75 million is an increase since the initial allocation of €2 million in 2022.
🗓️ Applications close at 5pm on 18 May
You can also apply on the @govie website!
The Dublin Northwest LCSP were represented at Go Purple day, an initiative between An Garda Siochana and domestic abuse services nationwide to help raise awareness about domestic abuse, and local services and supports available to those affected.
📸 Pictured is Sinead Fitzsimons Johnston LCSP Chair, Supt. Emer Curran, Sgt. Noel Monaghan, Aoife Connolly, LCSP Coordinator and Emily Meehan, Finglas/Cabra DATF.
Dublin City Council is inviting all eligible applicants from our waiting lists who have selected Area D as their area preference to apply for the above property. This property comprises of a kitchen, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms. Furnishings and white goods are not included.
📍 33 Woodhazel Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9
🗓️ Closing Date for Applications is Friday 29nd May 2026 at 5:00pm
Please apply for this development on the Citizen Hub!
To celebrate Climate Action and Biodiversity Week the Finglas Area Office Community Development and Public Domain teams presented the very first “Finglas Greening Festival”, on Wednesday13th May.
Hi-lighting the amazing work of environmental, sustainable, and circular economy programmes and groups in the Finglas Area. Showcasing some small changes in how we all relate to food, waste, water, energy, and skills and resource sharing can make a big difference to the Community.
Workshops included;
🥕 Growing sustainable plants for biodiversity and small garden vegetable planting
🌿 Composting Workshops
🖌️ Furniture upcycling
This was a family friendly event, with kids activities, some green giveaways, and freebies to help start a sustainability journey. The Big Prize-Wheel was a great success with everyone leaving with a sustainable prize.
A special thanks to all the contributors on the day, as well as all who attended making the first Finglas Greening Festival a great success.
#FinglasGreeningFestival #Community #Finglas #DCAW26 #BiodiversityWeek2026 #CommunityClimateAction
Making Ballymun More Active Together
We’re delighted to share that the Ballymun Community & Social Development Section, together with Dublin City Council’s Sports & Wellbeing Partnership, will be launching new exercise demonstration videos to help everyone safely enjoy the outdoor gym equipment in our local parks.
Designed for all ages and abilities, these videos will help you get the most out of your workout while staying safe.
📱 Keep an eye out for QR codes coming to your local park - simply scan and get started anytime!
Let’s make the most of these fantastic facilities and support a healthier Ballymun 💚
Community Park Event – Join Us! 🌿
We’re excited to host a special North West Area event as part of “A Thriving City for All Week” with our weekly Poppintree Park Walker, joined by Sanctuary Runners!
📅 Thursday, 21st May
⏰ 10:30am – 12pm
📍 Pond, Poppintree Park
This is a great opportunity to come together, meet new people, and celebrate our diverse community. Residents from Ballymun and Finglas are especially welcome!
✨ What’s happening:
🎶 Live music from Martin Rooney
☕ Refreshments for everyone
🚶♀️ A relaxed, friendly walk/Jog
Everyone is welcome - bring a friend and join us for a morning of connection and community.
#Community #Inclusion #PoppintreePark #SanctuaryRunners #Ballymun #Finglas
The Séamus Ennis Commemorative Finglas & Ballymun Community Event for All!
Join us for an inclusive, community-focused and family-friendly evening of music and dance, commemorating the life and legacy of Séamus Ennis, a master piper, song collector and cultural icon, born on May 5th, 1919 at Jamestown Lodge, Jamestown Road, Finglas.
📍 Erins Isle GAA Club
🗓️ Thu, 28 May
🕑 18:30 – 21:30
Get tickets here: https://www.tseac.ie/event-details/the-seamus-ennis-commemorative-finglas-ballymun-community-event-for-all
🏃♂️ Be part of something special! 🏃♀️
Join us for the inaugural Feed Our Homeless 5K on May 24th at Corkagh Park. Grab a team of four: family, friends, or colleagues and take on the relay, or go solo and run your own race 💪
For the relay race, each team member runs 5K at the same time. Your individual times are then combined for the final team score, with all runners using chipped race bibs.
Every step you take helps raise essential funds to support people experiencing homelessness.
👉 Don’t miss your chance to make a real difference... sign up, show up, and run with purpose!
#feedourhomeless #charity
Community Park Event – Join Us! 🌿
We’re excited to host a special North West Area event as part of “A Thriving City for All Week” with our weekly Poppintree Park Walker, joined by Sanctuary Runners!
📅 Thursday, 21st May
⏰ 10:30am – 12pm
📍 Pond, Poppintree Park
This is a great opportunity to come together, meet new people, and celebrate our diverse community. Residents from Ballymun and Finglas are especially welcome!
✨ What’s happening:
🎶 Live music from Martin Rooney
☕ Refreshments for everyone
🚶♀️ A relaxed, friendly walk/Jog
Everyone is welcome - bring a friend and join us for a morning of connection and community.
#Community #Inclusion #PoppintreePark #SanctuaryRunners #Ballymun #Finglas
Finglas Area Office Community Development and Public Domain teams are getting excited about the first “Finglas Greening Festival”. Taking place on the 13th May 2026 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm, adjacent Finglas Area Office and Finglas Sports and Fitness Centre.
Hi-lighting the amazing work of environmental, sustainable and circular economy programmes and groups in the Finglas Area, showcasing small changes in how we all relate to food, waste, water, energy, and skills and resource sharing can make a big difference to the Community.
Workshops include;
🥕 Growing sustainable plants for biodiversity and small garden vegetable planting with Sandra Harvey - 4.00-5.00pm
🌿 Composting Workshops with Benton Ecological Systems - 5.10 - 5.50pm
🖌️ Furniture upcycling with Dublin Polishers - 6.00 - 6.50pm
This is a family friendly event, with kids activities, some green giveaways and freebies to help you on your sustainability journey. Take a turn on the prize Prize-Wheel, maybe pick up a free gift, or enter a raffle from some our contributors. Grab a tea or coffee from the refreshment truck and relax in the picnic area.
Some people who will be there on the day include;
@coroots_ie@cityofdublinetbadultedfinglas
Finglas Tidy Towns
@cando.enterprises
With lots of fun green things to pick up and experience, come along and enjoy a Fun Green Day in Finglas.
#FinglasGreeningFestival #Community #Finglas #DCAW26 #BiodiversityWeek2026 #CommunityClimateAction
A fantastic day of cycling, learning, and fun in Ballymun!
The Ballymun Community Team, alongside Dublin City Council’s Sports and Wellbeing Section, recently hosted a cycling safety event at Seven Heroes Square for local students.
Students from Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch, Virgin Mary Girls School, Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna, and Our Lady of Victories Boys School, Trinity Comprehensive, took part in an engaging day focused on bike safety and skills.
From thrilling bike demonstrations by Fireride to hands-on cycling activities, students gained valuable safety knowledge while having a great time in a safe, supervised environment.
A brilliant day all around - well done to everyone involved! 👏🚲
