Balbriggan is a coastal town located in Fingal, situated in the northern part of County Dublin, Ireland. It sits approximately 34 kilometers north of the city of Dublin, where it serves as a commuter town.
As of the 2022 census, Balbriggan had a population of 24,322, making it the 17th-largest urban area in Ireland. The town was historically known for its active textile industry and served as the site of a major episode during the Irish War of Independence.