Ballyboughal Community Council

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About

The Ballyboughal Community Council is a voluntary, non-political group made up of local residents who work together to support and improve life in the village and surrounding area. Our mission is to promote a stronger, greener, and more connected community, where everyone has a voice and a role to play.

Founded to give structure and support to community-led initiatives, the Council acts as a bridge between residents, local authorities, and organisations. We advocate for sustainable development, coordinate local events, and help secure funding for improvements to shared spaces, amenities, and services.

Activities

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    Community Events

    By organising and promoting local events, the council fosters a sense of community and encourages active participation among residents. We host the annual Summer Heritage festival as well as Halloween and special Christmas events.

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    Evironmental Initiatives

    The council encourages residents to engage in climate action and biodiversity initiatives, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship within the community.

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    Community Advocacy & Representation

    The council acts as a liaison between residents and local authorities, representing community interests in planning and other development matters. For instance, it has made submissions advocating for the preservation of green spaces and ensuring that developments align with the community's needs.

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    Local Amenities & Grants

    Recognising the importance of local facilities, the council has emphasised the need to maintain essential services. The council applies for grants directly to fund infrastructure improvements, festivals, and sustainability efforts.

2025 Committee

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    Vicky McGauley

    Chairperson

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    Ronan Buckley

    Secretary

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    Mairead O’Keefe

    Treasurer

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Contact

You can reply to calls on our Facebook page or contact organisers directly to volunteer for events, planning workshops, or hub activities. Your interest and enthusiasm are welcomed.

Contact
Ballyboughal, Dublin, Ireland, A41 CF66

council@ballyboughal.ie

STAY IN THE LOOP

The Ballyboughal CC Text Alert Scheme

Ballyboughal Community Council runs a Text Alert scheme within a 3-mile radius of the village. Gardaí in Balbriggan issue alerts about suspicious activity, which are then shared with members via text.

The Text Alert system acts as both a deterrent and an aid to apprehending criminal activity and has been proven successful nationwide in making rural communities more secure.

Permanent signs encourage reporting to Balbriggan Gardaí (01-8020510 or 01-6664500), who vet the information before alerting the community. Always call 999 or 112 in an emergency.

This one-way system also shares updates on local events. It’s GDPR-compliant and safer than WhatsApp groups.

Membership costs €20 per number for 3 years. Sponsorships are welcome and acknowledged locally.

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Please note: You can also drop your subscription with this form in the attached envelope into the Village Inn (after 5pm), MACE or The Brew. Once you have done this email your name and number, and where you have left the envelope, to ballyboughalcc@gmail.com