Balbriggan, currently in the midst of a massive urban renewal initiative, is asking the community to support local retailers and hospitality during the Christmas period.
There will be free parking in pay and display zones in Balbriggan on Saturday, December 6, 13, and 20, courtesy of Fingal County Council.
The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on at St George’s Square this Thursday, (December 4), at 6.00pm.
There will be entertainment from 5.15pm with stars of The Lark panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Balbriggan Gospel Choir.
Santa Claus is also expected to take time out from his busy schedule to appear on the night.
And a wonderful Christmas market is up and running in the grounds of the Irish Institute of Music and Song and The Lark Concert Hall, on Church Street.
Balbriggan’s Magical Christmas Market has something for everyone, from crafts and gifts to artisan foods, mulled wine and of course Santa, who is available for family visits.
It is open each day and evening between now and Christmas.
More information on Balbriggan’s Magical Christmas Market: https://balbrigganchristmasmarket.com/
The Our Balbriggan leadership group, formed at the outset of the regeneration programme in 2019, and now chaired by Dr David Begg, plays a key role in helping guide the town’s rejuvenation programme and has issued a call for support of local business and hospitality in the days and weeks ahead.
“It will be wonderful see people gather in Balbriggan to mark the festive season and I encourage locals and visitors to not only come into town and enjoy these events, but also to spend disposable income in Balbriggan,” said Dr Begg.
Balbriggan is currently undergoing a €15million rejuvenation of its Harbour and Quay Street.
The Quay Street and Harbour redevelopment project is the flagship element of the €54-57 million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme.
The programme is led by Fingal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise, Cultural and Tourism Department and aims to create a more attractive, connected place where people want to live, work, visit and do business.
The ambitious vision contained in the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme was the result of historic community engagement in 2019 which saw more than 25% of residents outline their preferences for the future of the town.