Hey {{first name | Blanch}}, welcome to the eighth edition!
Hey Blanch, welcome to Edition 8 of The Blanch Bulletin.
Big news: we hit 700 subscribers last week. Thank you!
The goal now? 1,000 before summer.
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Now: onto this week’s edition 👇
It’s been a busy one locally and nationally. Check it out:
Crime 👮
60+ Scramblers, E-Scooters & Quad Bikes Seized by Gardaí 🛴
Gardaí carried out a co-ordinated day of action on Friday 20th February as part of Operation Meacán across Finglas, Cabra and Blanchardstown.
The operation involved Gardaí from DMR West Crime North and Blanchardstown Community Engagement units.
What was seized:
29 scramblers
21 e-scooters
3 e-bikes
3 quad bikes
1 mini-motorcycle
In addition:
€20,720 worth of controlled drugs
Cash and a number of weapons
18 residential searches were conducted and one man in his 20s has been charged and is due before the courts.
Image Credit: Gardaí
In The Community 🏡
Explore Fingal Officially Launched 🌍
Fingal County Council has launched a new destination tourism brand: Explore Fingal.
The new brand aims to position Fingal as a premier cultural, coastal and culinary destination — aligned with Visit Dublin and national tourism strategies.
Key attractions highlighted include:
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Newbridge House & Farm
Farmleigh House
Howth Castle
Ardgillan Castle
Skerries Mills
The initiative is part of the Fingal Tourism Strategy 2024–2029 and includes marketing, development and food & drink initiatives.
A big push to grow tourism across the county.
Image Credit: Fingal County Council
In The Community 🏡
Makerspace: Blanchardstown Library in March
New events announced for March for Makerspace at Blanch Library:
🔧 3D Printed Repairs (Adults)
📅 March 2nd
🕠 17:30–19:30
🧵 Intro to Sewing Machine (Part 1)
📅 March 2nd
🕚 11:00–13:00
👜 Make Your Own Tote Bag (Part 2)
📅 March 9th
🕚 11:00–13:00
All at Blanchardstown Library. Booking required.
Parking 🚗
Clonsilla Train Station Parking Charges Increase
Parking charges at Clonsilla Train Station have increased:
Jobs 🏡
Hartstown Breakfast Club Needs Maternity Cover
Hartstown Breakfast Club & Afterschool is hiring for Maternity Cover.
Experience with school-age children essential.
Contact Edain O’Hanlon on Facebook directly with CV.
Volunteering 🏡
Hartstown Parkrun: Volunteers Needed 🏃
If you’re looking to do some local volunteering, this is your sign.
Hartstown Park Run are looking for volunteers and roles include:
Timekeeping
Barcode scanning
Finish tokens
No experience needed. Great way to get involved locally. Contact them directly on Facebook.
Image Credit: Hartstown Park Run
Five Flights Under Fifty ✈️
Alicante, Mallorca, Berlin, Frankfurt, London - Cheap Flights in March & April
A selection of one-way flights throughout March and April:
As always, prices vary by date and availability but worth a look if you’re itching for sun or a city break.
In The Community 🏡
Fingal Library Delivery Service 📦 📖
Did you know Fingal Libraries offer a delivery service for housebound borrowers?
Email: [email protected]
A brilliant initiative supporting accessibility.
Image Credit: Libraries Ireland
Across The Country 🇮🇪
Champions League Debut from Galway, New Women’s Museum, GAA Facility Approved & 200 Jobs 💼
⚽ Alex Murphy makes Newcastle debut: The 21-year-old Irish defender started in Newcastle United’s 3–2 Champions League play-off win, securing their place in the last 16.
He said afterwards that his barber flew over for the match: “I got it cut yesterday just in case…”
🏛️ National Women’s Museum planned for Limerick: A landmark city building is set to become a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, with a permanent exhibition dedicated to telling the stories of women in Ireland — expanding cultural infrastructure beyond Dublin.
🏟️ Dublin GAA training facility approved: Planning permission has been upheld for a major new state-of-the-art Dublin GAA training centre at the Spawell site in Templeogue, despite objections from local residents.
💼 200 jobs announced in Dundalk: Hanley Energy has confirmed a €593m investment supported by Equinix, with a new advanced manufacturing facility set to create 200 engineering and manufacturing roles.
Alex Murphy. Image Credit: RTÉ
That’s it for this week and our eighth edition.
That’s it for Edition 8.
Thanks again for 700 subscribers! We are excited to continue growing.
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