Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin

Gardaí in Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Wednesday, 26th August 2026. The incident took place shortly before 12:30am in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, between the Snugborough road and Cappagh Road roundabouts. A woman in her 20s was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced deceased. The scene is preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and the road remains closed with local traffic diversions in place. The Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. Gardaí are seeking witnesses and anyone with camera footage, including dashcam footage, from the area at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.

26 Aug 2026 · An Garda Síochána

Also covered in: Cappagh

Planning

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planning • 21 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development will consist of the change-of-use of the first floor f

Source status: Referral → Additional Information Requested; Council outcome: not supplied → REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

File ref: FW26A/0280E · Fingal County Council

21 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 21 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development will consist of the change-of-use of the first-floor a

Source status: Referral → AI Not Significant; Decision due date: 2026-08-18 → 2026-09-23

File ref: FW26A/0253E · Fingal County Council

21 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 16 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: Installation of 9 no. windows to the southern elevation at ground floo

Source status: Registration → Final Grant; Council outcome: not supplied → GRANT PERMISSION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-30; Grant recorded: not supplied → 2026-09-08

File ref: FW26A/0233E · Fingal County Council

16 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 16 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development consists of the following: (1) A new internal mezzan

Source status: Referral → Final Grant; Council outcome: not supplied → GRANT PERMISSION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-23; Grant recorded: not supplied → 2026-09-04

File ref: FW26A/0222E · Fingal County Council

16 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 16 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: Retention for garden room, gym and study to rear garden

Source status: Referral → Decision Issued; Council outcome: not supplied → REFUSE PERMISSION FOR RETENTION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-09-07

File ref: FW26A/0292E · Fingal County Council

16 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 06 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development will consist of retention planning permission of first

Source status: Referral → Final Grant; Council outcome: not supplied → GRANT PERMISSION FOR RETENTION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-02; Grant recorded: not supplied → 2026-08-12

File ref: FW26A/0197E · Fingal County Council

06 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 06 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development will consist of: 1) Alterations/refurbishments to inte

Source status: Referral → Final Grant; Council outcome: not supplied → GRANT PERMISSION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-20; Grant recorded: not supplied → 2026-08-26

File ref: FW26A/0217E · Fingal County Council

06 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 06 Sep 2026

Planning record updated: The development will consist of: New side entrance gate to rear garden

Source status: Referral → Decision Issued; Council outcome: not supplied → GRANT PERMISSION; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-08-17

File ref: FW26A/0252E · Fingal County Council

06 Sep 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 28 Aug 2026

Planning application received: The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of the existing two-

Applicant — Unit 15c, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1, Dublin 15, D15 YX4A. The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of the existing two-

File ref: FW26A/0336E · Fingal County Council

28 Aug 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 28 Aug 2026

Planning application received: The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of the existing two-

Applicant — Unit 15c, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 1, Dublin 15, D15 YX4A. The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of the existing two-

File ref: FW26A/0336E · Fingal County Council

28 Aug 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 20 Aug 2026

Planning application received: Planning Permission for the creation of 2 no. new vehicular, & 2 no. n

Applicant — 5 (& 5A) Church Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 HA2K. Planning Permission for the creation of 2 no. new vehicular, & 2 no. n

File ref: FW26A/0326E · Fingal County Council

20 Aug 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

planning • 20 Aug 2026

Planning application received: Planning Permission for the creation of 2 no. new vehicular, & 2 no. n

Applicant — 5 (& 5A) Church Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 HA2K. Planning Permission for the creation of 2 no. new vehicular, & 2 no. n

File ref: FW26A/0326E · Fingal County Council

20 Aug 2026 · Fingal County Council (Planning)

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Deaths

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deaths • 23 Mar 2026

RIP: Messages flood in for former Leitrim priest who 'will never be forgotten'

Fr. Oliver O'Reilly passed away surrounded by his family at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, over the weekend. The death has occurred of Fr. Oliver O'Reilly, formerly of Cloncose, Cornafean, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by his loving family at St. Fra

23 Mar 2026 · Leitrim Observer

deaths • 23 Mar 2026

RIP: Messages flood in for former Leitrim priest who 'will never be forgotten'

23 Mar 2026 · Leitrim Observer