Full back issues of the historic Rush Community News will be added to the archive on a regular basis, beginning with the very first issue from January 1975.
News
Rush Community Council submission to the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029
Rush Community Council have submitted to the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029 and are encouraging others in Rush to submit theirs before 12 May 2022.
Opportunities for swimming teachers and lifeguards at Ireland’s first-ever pop-up pool
Those interested in applying as swimming teachers and/or lifeguards for the pool in Donbate, email your CV to popuppool@swimireland.ie.
Rush Community Council and Fingal County Council funding 2021–2022
During 2021 and into 2022, ten of Rush Community Council’s applications for events funding were deemed eligible.
Rush Community Council call for submissions to the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029
Submissions can be made by residents, businesses, clubs and community groups in Rush before 12 May 2022.
Women Together for a Better World programmes in April and May 2022
The four-week programme will take place at Blakestown Resource Centre and explore the importance of gender equality and sustainable development.
The Story of Plastic free screening at Millbank Theatre
The free screening will take place on Tuesday, 5 April at 8 PM.
DMR North Division Garda Youth Awards 2022
The awards, now in their second year, celebrate and recognise outstanding young people between the ages of and 21 and the work they do in their communities.
St Patrick’s Day 2022 at Rush Community Centre
The Mojo Rays will be performing from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM and Rush Musical Society will be performing from 12:15 to 12:45 PM.
BusConnects Dublin status updates for March 2022
Following the government’s approval of the BusConnects programme, public consultation will begin from April 2022.
Rush Community Council launch GoFundMe for Ukraine crisis
With a €1,000 goal, donations will help those affected get food, medicine, shelter and water and further assist those displaced by the crisis.
Donation point for Ukraine aid set up at Rush Community Centre
Throughout March, essential items can be dropped into the centre between 9 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays.
Sound Your Whistle for Women’s Safety at Rush Community Centre on International Women’s Day 2022
Celebrating women’s achievement, raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality, the Sound Your Whistle for Women’s Safety event will be held at Rush Community Centre on Thursday, 8 March from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Donation point for Ukraine aid set up at Donabate-Portane Community & Leisure Centre
From 1 March, Donabate-Portrane Community & Leisure Centre has set up a collection point for items, products and food to be sent as aid to Ukraine.
Refurbishments at Rush Community Centre
With funding from Fingal County Council, the floors in the centre’s three main rooms and offices were recently refurbished.
Public consultation begins on Fingal’s Draft Development Plan 2023–2029
The public consultation will run until 12 May 2022, with Fingal County Council encouraging citizens, businesses and community groups to view the plan and make submissions.
Balbriggan Garda Station launch new email service for drug-related reports
The service allows people to report anything drug-related in their communities or arrange to speak to the Drugs Unit Balbriggan.
Fingal Winter Pride events
Free events include photography exhibitions, tea-and-coffee mornings (LGBTea) and question-and-answer information sessions.
Redevelopment works begin on Rush Multipurpose Youth Facility
Watch this space for further updates on the development.
Age & Opportunity announce Active National Grant Scheme 2022
The scheme aims to assist participation in sport and physical activity by older people.