LukeDaly

01/09/2026

Needed Bus Route from Swords to Blanchardstown:

As many of you will know, for a number of years I have been asking the NTA and numerous Minister's for Transport to sanction a direct bus route between Swords and Blanchardstown. There is a large portion of people living in Swords who would direclty benefit from such a route for work purposes but also for easier access to Blanchardstown shopping centre. Below is the latest from the NTA on my ask for this route.

"There are no current plans for a direct bus service between Blanchardstown and Swords however, the continuing rollout of the BusConnects Network Redesign programme will transform connectivity across Fingal helping to better link key urban areas. Interchange between services will be a key feature in achieving this outcome.

For example, on the completion of phase 9 (A-Spine) it will be possible to take new route A4 from Swords Main Street to Dublin Airport and change to route N8 for Blanchardstown. Interchange between services is free when customers avail of the TFI-90 Minute Fare. The introduction date for new services, including routes N8 and A4 depends on operational readiness, and the outcome of discussions on funding with the Department of Transport."

While these plans would be workable for many people, we know in Fingal that BusConnects has faced constant delays, and is not a solution that works for people when they need it, which is now. With the Dáil soon to return, this will be one of a number of issues I will again be raising with the Minister.

Duncan

30/08/2026

Great day out and about with Cllr. Mary McCamley at the Tyrrelstown Cricket Club’s Fun Day 🏏

Congratulations to all who won a prize 🏆 and all the organising that went into it despite the weather working against you!

Personal achievement; I finally won something from a raffle for the first time in my life 😂 48 is my new lucky number

Great to also visit 5 to go Ireland before heading home for some local refreshments 🫖 ☕️

23/08/2026

BLANCHARDSTOWN 🚨

Fingal wants to know what you thought of BlanchFest!

Take a few moments to fill out the survey below so we can continue to showcase the absolute best of Blanch 🤙🏼

Thanks to everyone for attending the inaugural BlanchFest this weekend. We would love to hear your feedback to help us improve in future years.

Please complete our quick online survey here: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/I2BxHm

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23/08/2026

BlanchFest day 2 lets go 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Such a lovely and bigger crowd today! It’s so lovely to have had BlanchFest’s inaugural debut in the Millennium Park.

Blanchardstown is such a rich diverse melting pot of culture, talent, tourism spots and we should all have a massive pride of place, and it’s absolutely amazing seeing a celebration of what makes Blanch best. BlanchFest shows that we are much more than just a shopping centre 🤪

Big props to all the amazing local vendors and groups (shoutout to local heroes Pure Indulgence for keeping our blood sugar up and well caffeinated 😂! Also that homemade lemonade 😮‍💨🤤🤤 ) for getting out and showing their talents

Also was great to be out with Cllr John Walsh for round 2 of today 🙌🏼🙌🏼

23/08/2026

Great day out, we’ve been so lucky to have so much happening in the Millenium park this summer.

Great to see Cllr. Mary McCamley & Cllr John Walsh as well after a busy summer! 😁

Day 2 so far is brilliant

22/08/2026

Looking forward to Blanch Fest this weekend ☺️

21/08/2026

Very best of luck to all who are receiving results today. You have gone through so much to get to this point and should be immensely proud of yourself.

This is but one chapter closing, you decide the next one. You are the author of your story and you get to pick the next chapter.

The Leaving Cert Helpline is open from 10:00am this morning, available to Parents/Guardians and Students.

Whatever your next step, you should be so proud of all the other steps you’ve taken to get this far 👏🏼

12/08/2026

Something out of this world happened today in the Phoenix Park ☀️🌙

It was so lovely to see communities come together to observe a major cosmic event, the next one in Ireland will be in 2090!

Any excuse to have a picnic in the park on a gorgeous day!

12/08/2026

☀️ Solar Eclipse ~94% coverage in Dublin
Make sure to bring out your sun screen and water bottles as it’s a scorcher today.

The sun will begin covering at appx. 6:10pm
The “main event” will be at appx. 7:10pm
With it ending at appx. 8:10pm

⚠️ Eye Safety Important: A partial solar eclipse means the Sun is never fully covered. You must wear certified solar eclipse glasses at all times when looking at the Sun. Never look at the Sun with the naked eye or through any unfiltered optical device.

There are a myriad of ways to enjoy this major event without putting your health at risk.

07/08/2026

🐟 🚨 RE: Tolka River Fish - Fingal Update

TL:DR: Don’t fish, swim, use the area, keep pets and livestock away and out of the water, don’t handle or consume any fish from the river.

Full Update;
Following the recent fish kill in the River Tolka around Clonee, HSE Ireland has advised the public not to swim or use affected areas where fish mortality is visible for any recreational purpose. People are also advised not to fish, handle dead fish, or consume fish caught from affected stretches of the river. In addition, pets and livestock should be kept away from the riverbanks and out of the water.

Further updates will be issued once received from the various agencies involved.