An Taisce offer two free guided nature walks on Sunday 20th May 2012. The guided walks are free but registration is encouraged in order to have an idea of the number of people interested in attending. Please email Camilla at naturalenvironment@antaisce.org if you would like to attend.

Following the success of the Millenium Park Playground SmokeFree initiative, Fingal County Council propose to make all public playgrounds in the county smoke free. Tell us what you think about this by 22nd June 2012.

Fingal County Council in partnership with Failte Ireland, Fingal Tourism, Bord Bia and Fingal Leader Partnership propose to host the Flavours of Fingal Show, a celebration of farming food and family fun on 21st and 22nd July at Newbridge House & Farm, Donabate.

Work will be done on the R105 between Howth Dart Station and Claremont junction from 7am to 9pm each day. A stop/go system will be in place to allow traffic to pass the work.

If any flyer comes through your door advertising household waste collection you should know that ALL collectors MUST have a valid Waste Collection Permit.

Click on the link above for a full list of the times and dates of masses/prayers at Fingal cemeteries for 2012.

Check out our Facebook page for photos of the current Swords burst watermain repairs. We've also got albums from a Woodland Conservation event, Hartstown Park Pitch opening, Apps4Fingal Competition and lots of others...

The Fingal Sprint Triathlon taking place at the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin 15 is now open for entries from experienced triathletes and those who want to take part in a triathlon for the first time.

Fingal's Recycling Centre at Estuary is open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm / Sat 8am-6pm and Coolmine is open Wed-Sat 9am-4pm. Click here and check what you can recycle for free!

Householders are urged to be cautious if anyone calls to their property, claiming to be Fingal County Council staff and seeking access to the house to check water supply. These may be bogus callers, impersonating Council staff to gain access to houses. If in doubt, ask for ID, or call Fingal County Council to verify.

Check here to see if your estate qualifies for a Household Charge waiver.

Collection of the NPPR charge of €200 for 2012 begins from the 31st March 2012. Late payment fees apply after 30th June.

Applications for the Fingal County Council Cleaner Communities Awards for 2012 must be received by Friday 25th May 2012. For further information please contact 01-890 6236 or email enviraware@fingalcoco.ie.

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Cold rainy night or too late to pop out to the library? Sitting on a bus and wishing you had something new to read? Well you can now download ebooks from Fingal Libraries, click on the link above and sign up. Happy downloading!

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