Fingal opens doors to a more connected community
A nine-day programme of free gatherings will bring residents together to challenge social exclusion and poverty. More than 90 activities, from music workshops to planting projects, are planned across the county, with advance booking required for some.
Fingal Inclusion Week will return for its eighth year from 16 to 22 November, bringing more than 90 free events to communities across the county.
Organised by Fingal County Council’s Community Development and Inclusion Division, the programme celebrates local efforts to tackle poverty and social exclusion. The council has made bursaries of up to €300 available to more than 75 groups.
Cultural exchange evenings, music workshops, talks and community plantings are among the activities planned. All events are free, although some require advance booking.
Mayor of Fingal Tony Murphy said the week offered “a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, learn from different experiences and discover the fantastic work being carried out by local groups”.
Council chief executive AnnMarie Farrelly said it was an opportunity to showcase inclusivity to new and current residents of all backgrounds and abilities.
Participants include Cairde Balbriggan, St. Bridgid’s Photo Group, Children4WorldChildren and the Fingal Men’s Shed Network. Community centres from Garristown to Huntstown and Corduff to Bayside will host activities, while the council’s inclusion division and Fingal Libraries will also run talks and workshops.
The full calendar and registration details are available at fingal.ie/InclusionWeek.