The countdown is on for one of Ballyboughal's biggest community celebrations as the Ballyboughal Summer & Heritage Festival 2026 returns on Saturday, 20th June 2026. Residents, families, visitors, and friends of the village are invited to come together for an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment, community spirit, and local heritage.

Join us at the Ballyboughal Mini Market for a wonderful day of local shopping, community spirit, and family-friendly fun. Browse a variety of stalls featuring local crafts, handmade gifts, artisan products, fresh bakes, and much more from talented local makers and producers.

Join us for the Cairn Community Games taking place on Sunday, May 24th at Ballyboughal GAA Field (A41 NP04). Open to children from the Ballyboughal and Naul area, the event features a fun-filled afternoon of track and field activities for boys and girls across multiple age groups, from U6 to U14. Events include sprint races, relays, ball throw, and long puck competitions, with medals and prizes up for grabs in all categories. Registration takes place on the day from 2:30pm, with events starting at 3:00pm. Entry fee is €2 per athlete.

We’re inviting people from Ballyboughal and surrounding areas to come along to a Community First Aid Responders meeting on Tuesday, 12th May at 7:30pm in the Hub. A representative from the National Ambulance Service will be there, along with local EMT’s Sarah & Louis, to explain how the programme works and how you can get involved.

Irish Dance Classes Coming to Ballyboughal! Ballyboughal Community Hub is delighted to welcome Dance Hall Academy of Irish Dance to the village. This is a parents/guardian information evening.

They are planning to start new Irish dancing classes for:

• Beginners

• Experienced dancers

• Different age groups

Our friends at SMTW have been working tirelessly on behalf of residents in Fingal and East Meath impacted by aircraft noise. Thanks to these efforts, it’s important to note that Dublin Airport currently does not have planning permission for the existing flight paths. Now they need our help. They need to bolster our legal and expertise funds to continue to fight on our behalf so please consider buying a horse and being an owner (€100), or being a jockey or trainer (€50). No matter how much you spend your support is invaluable to us.

We need a little help, can you lend a hand for Ballyboughal Community Clean. We’re putting a call out to anyone who might have a little bit of time to spare this coming Saturday. Our Community Clean-Up is happening on Friday 28th March from 10am–12 noon, and we’d really love to see as many people as possible get involved.

Join us for a fun and colourful Easter Garden Plant Potting Workshop with local gardener Christopher White (Naul). Spend a relaxing afternoon creating your own beautiful Easter plant pots, filled with seasonal flowers and fresh spring colour.

Celebrate International Women’s Day by joining a fun and energising Boxercise Class for Mothers and Others, led by Niamh Fay. This free session is a great opportunity to get active, meet others, and enjoy a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

Ballyboughal Tidy Towns are hosting a presentation on “Changing Climates” by meteorologist Joanna Donnelly on Thursday 5th March @6.30pm in Ballyboughal Community Hub. The theme for the 2026 Ballyboughal International Women's Day is #inspireinclusion.  Free Event

On February 14th, Ballyboughal Village will celebrate the arrival of the GiddyupCup Coffee Dock, a charming horse box coffee dock opening at the Community Hub.

Ballyboughal Community Council will host a Road Safety Meeting in the Community Hub at 8:00pm on Thursday, 9 January, with Fingal County Council and Cathal Boland in attendance.

Join Ballyboughal Community Choir for an Evening of Festive Music. On Wednesday, December 17th, Ballyboughal Church of the Assumption will host a very special Christmas Concert performed by the Ballyboughal Community Choir — a vibrant community group of over 50 local singers — led by internationally acclaimed musical director Morgan Crowley. 

Ballyboughal is hosting its very first Christmas Craft Fair on Friday, December 13th, and everyone is invited to come along and support our local makers. The event will take place across St. Patrick’s Hall and the Community Hub, with a wonderful selection of stalls showcasing items created by talented people from the village and surrounding areas.

Ballyboughal is in for a magical mid-week treat as the Santa Truck makes a special flying visit through the village on Thursday, December 12th at 6pm. Residents young and old are encouraged to come out, wave hello, and give a warm Ballyboughal welcome to Santa and Mrs. Claus as they pass through.

As part of Fingal’s Inclusion week, Ballyboughal is coming together for a very special 5km fundraiser for Down Syndrome Ireland — an event that not only supports our community but also honours one of our village’s greatest sporting figures: Pat White of Richardstown, a remarkable athlete who ranked 2nd on the World Marathon List in 1911. Please contact 086 3638487 to register.

The bulb planting will be followed by a Ballyboughal Community Council open drop-in session at the Community Hub from 1:00 to 2:00pm, where local residents are invited to join us for coffee and a chat. From 2:00 to 3:00pm, we’ll celebrate the launch of our new Ballyboughal Community Website — a new online space to keep everyone connected with local news, events, and community projects.

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, from 1–3pm at the Ballyboughal Community Hub for a free Abstract Art Class, inspired by the bold, expressive style of Amy Sillman.

Ballyboughal Tidy Towns invites everyone to join us on Main Street for a special Spring Bulb Planting as part of Fingal Inclusion Week. This is a great chance to come together as a community, meet neighbours, and help brighten our village for the year ahead.

Fingal County Council, together with local residents and community groups, will officially launch the Ballyboughal Town Team at The Community Hub and unveil our Town Centre First Plan on November 11th. This plan will help shape the future of our village — improving amenities, supporting local life, and celebrating what makes Ballyboughal unique. Join us as we start this new chapter for our community.

Get ready for a spine-chilling night as Ballyboughal comes alive with the annual Zombie Parade! Join hundreds of ghouls, ghosts, and the walking dead for a Halloween night to remember. They’re coming… the zombies are taking over Ballyboughal! Grab your spookiest zombie gear – from babies to grannies – and join the march through the village. Prizes for Best Dressed Zombies. Creepy fun for all ages. Music & frightful atmosphere. Don’t miss it… they are waiting for YOU!

Dark Autumn, is a compelling docudrama based on the true and harrowing events of the Sack of Balbriggan in 1920. The film takes you through the tense moments leading up to and during this infamous chapter in Irish history. Join us at the Hub. Admission €5.

The Fingal Festival of Children’s Literature takes place at Swords Castle on Saturday, 27th September 2025, from 11am to 4pm. Pick up a brochure at your local Fingal library or view it online at fingal.ie/fingallibraries. 

Join us at the Community Hub on Saturday, 13 September, 2–4pm for the final draft of our Smart Village Plan. We’ll share a short presentation, take questions, and gather your last bits of feedback before we wrap it up. All welcome!

Who should attend: Residents, local businesses, community groups, and anyone interested in the village’s future.

The walk will take place in the river flood plains and rich meadows around Ballyboughal and will concentrate on the ecological importance and conservation alike of these habitats. Attendees will learn about the complex interplay between plants and pollinators, the importance of of grasses and other larval food plants of butterflies and the habitats of birds , amphibians and other invertebrates.

The Swords Castle Food Market in the medieval Castle grounds began last April and has quickly become a firm favourite on everybody’s calendar. It takes place on the third Saturday of each month.

A family-friendly sandcastle contest at Rush Harbour, with buckets and spades provided.