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Greening Balbriggan: Fingal…

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Summary
Overview and context
Why Balbriggan?
Good governance and partnership: the engine behind delivery
Delivering on the ground
Balbriggan within Fingal's wider Climate Action Plan
Innovation and what could be transferred elsewhere
Building on Sustainable Energy Communities, and looking ahead
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Greening Balbriggan: Fingal’s decarbonising zone in action

Dr Breandán Ó Caoimh

3rd August 2026
Ireland
14 mins read

Balbriggan is emerging as one of Ireland’s leading Decarbonising Zones. This briefing showcases how Fingal County Council, working through its Our Balbriggan partnership, is turning national climate ambition into new cycle routes, restored public realm, stronger business support and measurable emissions progress.

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