Fingal Community Development Office

YOUFIRST.ie Mental Health Warriors Wellness Café is starting soon in Balbriggan ☕

📅 Starts: Monday 6th July (every Monday)
🕑 Time: 2pm – 6pm
📍 Location: Aster Family Resource Centre, St. George’s Square, Balbriggan, K32 HK25

🤝 Peer-led, peer support – take your power back
💬 Open to service users, family, friends & carers

Drop in for a cuppa, chat, board games, art & journaling 🎨📝

Build your own wellness toolbox 🧰

📧 [email protected]
🌐 youfirst.ie
📞 Gerry M 0852258543 / Gerry K 0899546861

It’s good to talk 💬

Aster F.R.C. Balbriggan is offering affordable counselling for adults (18+)

• 7 weekly sessions
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 📅
• €10 once-off registration fee + weekly contributions

Contact their qualified counsellor: 📞 089 453 9202

📍 Aster FRC, 1 St. George’s Square, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin K32 HK25

Additional Needs, Parents Wellbeing Breakfast and Consulation🌟

This is a fantastic oppurtunity to talk about supports you would like to see in the community for familys with additional needs while enjoying some self-care and a declicious breakfast🥐☕

🗓️ Thursday, 18th of June
⏰ 9.30am - 11:30am
📍 Finglas West FRC

Scan the QR Code in the poster above to register!📱

Fingal County Council

Understanding Neurodiversity - Additional needs information workshop for parents.📚

For parents of neurodiverse kids or those wondering about possible neurodiversity, with a focus on autism and ADHA.

Find out about:
🌟 Sensory Differences.
🌟 Environmental accommodation and supports.
🌟 Emotional regulation.

🗓️ Monday, 8th of June
⏰ 9.30am
📍 St. Helena's Resource Centre, D11 N928

Scan the QR Code in the poster below to register!📱

Fingal County Council

It’s been a busy few weeks in Fingal celebrating Africa Day 2026!✨

Fingal’s Community Development & Inclusion Department and the Fingal Integration Office have supported five community groups to deliver memorable Africa Day events across the county.

Here are some snaps from each event!📸

Fingal County Council Lusk Community Cultural Centre Cairde Balbriggan

Skerries Forget Me Not Café is open!🌻

🗓️ Wednesday, 10th of June
⏰ 11am - 1pm
📍 Skerries Harps GAA, Dublin Road, Skerries, K34 HC89

Please phone or text 083 119 2972 to confirm your spot📞

For more information, please contact [email protected]💻

A huge congratulations to Children4WorldChildren and everyone involved in the fantastic Africa Day celebration in Mulhuddart Community Centre on Saturday 30th May.

It was a truly vibrant and colourful event and a real feast for the senses, filled with music, culture, food and fantastic energy.

The Community Office were delighted to be there and to celebrate alongside such a wonderful and diverse community. Events like this really highlight the richness and strength that cultural diversity brings to our area.

Well done to all involved!

An Garda Síochána Fingal County Council

We were delighted to host a European Union City-to-City Exchange in Fingal last week, welcoming partners from Tampere, Finland and Donostia, Spain.

This visit gave us a valuable opportunity to explore different models of governance and the operation of community facilities, while also showcasing some of Fingal’s own centres.

It was a fantastic exchange of ideas, highlighting both the strengths and shared challenges we face across our cities. Looking forward to continuing this collaboration and learning from one another.

Fingal County Council

Well done to Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group and all involved in organising the wonderful Traveller Pride event on the 28th of May in TU Dublin Blanchardstown.

The event started with a really engaging presentation on the history of Morgan Place, followed by the powerful and moving performance of Magpies on the Pylon. The evening was rounded off beautifully with fantastic music performances.🎼

It was a truly great event, highlighting culture, resilience and pride, and the Community Office were delighted to attend and support it.

Well done to everyone involved!✨

Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group Fingal County Council

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:
- How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health
- Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges
- Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.
- Helping your child in developing resilience.
- Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.
- Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday.

Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

Register here -
https://forms.office.com/e/6Q39Ghbu1T

Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

Fingal County Council National Parents Council