Fingal County Council Email Format
Government AdministrationFingal, Ireland501-1000 Employees
Fingal County Council acts as the local government authority for the Fingal region, established in 1994. Based in Swords, Ireland, it covers roughly 448 square kilometers and serves a population around 296,000, making it one of the more populous local authorities. The area combines rural, urban, and suburban communities and includes 88 kilometers of coastline, protected estuaries, and several beaches. Its proximity to Dublin Airport and access to rail, road, power and telecommunications infrastructure positions Fingal within the Dublin–Belfast corridor and supports ongoing growth. The council’s responsibilities include planning, infrastructure, housing initiatives, and broader community development for Fingal’s residents and towns. In 2026, it participated in a cross-city collaboration on an enhanced rental accommodation pilot scheme with Dublin City Council and other partners.