Author Archives: Drogheda Tidy Towns

Drogheda Tidy Towns are delighted to be working with Tony Conaghy who has produced a fantastic book showing the incredible biodiversity in the old Cement Quarry. The beautiful wild flower meadows and water areas are home to an unbelievable range of wildlife, flora and fauna. Deputy Mayor Kevin Callan tabled a motion to have theContinue reading “Biodiversity in the old Cement Quarry”

📣 Calling All Volunteers! Join Drogheda Tidy Towns Committee and Make a Difference! 🌳 Drogheda Tidy Towns is on the lookout for dedicated individuals to help us grow our committee and take our community initiatives to new heights. We have two essential volunteer roles that are waiting to be filled, and we need your passionContinue reading “📣 Join Drogheda Tidy Towns Committee and Make a Difference! 🌳”

Louth County Council announced its annual environmental competition “Louth In Bloom 2023”. It was launched this year on Monday 29th May by Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Conor Keelan and Chief Executive Joan Martin. The competition, now in its fourth year, aims to recognise and honour the individuals, businesses, and organisations that have made outstandingContinue reading “Louth in Bloom 2023”

In 2022, Drogheda Tidy Towns were excited to launch Drogheda Tidy Towns colouring pages with local parents, teachers, and schools. To expand on this initiative, Drogheda Tidy Towns connected with eight schools and coordinated a colouring competition. Each school and class ran the competition, encouraging children to colour in the provided pages and submit theirContinue reading “Get Colouring with Drogheda Tidy Towns (Competition)”

On Monday, Boyne Fishermans Rescue and Recovery and Kevin Callan took action to address the persistent problem of shopping trolleys being dumped into the River Boyne.  Firstly, well done to the Boyne Fishermans Rescue and Recovery and Kevin Callan for removing 30 Trolleys from the River Boyne. You all did amazing work and the DroghedaContinue reading “Supermarket Trolleys Dumped into River Boyne, Drogheda”

Did you know that Ireland will be introducing a Deposit Return Scheme Early 2024 to increase recycling rates of single-use PET plastic and metal beverage containers? This will help reduce litter, boost the recycling sector, create jobs and help us meet EU targets. In February 2024, when you buy a drink in a plastic bottle,Continue reading “Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme”

Ireland will soon be introducing a Deposit Return Scheme. The Deposit Return Scheme will be a much-needed carrot to the litter-picking stick for Drogheda Tidy Towns volunteers and TidyTowns all over the country, who are currently doing such excellent work to keep our towns, villages and cities clean! How It All Works: In February 2024,Continue reading “Have you heard of the Deposit Return Scheme?”

Attention Drogheda community! We need your help to keep our town clean and litter-free. Over the past few months, Drogheda Tidy Towns has noticed a significant increase in littering of plastic bottles, cans, and glass bottles. This is not just unsightly, but also harmful to our environment. During the clean-ups and litter picks, we madeContinue reading “Bring It, Bin It! Help to keep our town clean and litter-free.”

Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme 2023 Drogheda businesses should consider applying for the Louth County Council Shopfront Improvement Grant! Overall, applying for the Louth County Council Shopfront Improvement Grant can be a valuable investment for Drogheda businesses, helping to enhance the appearance of their shopfront, increase property value, and contribute to the local economy. Shop FrontContinue reading “Why Drogheda businesses should consider applying for the Louth County Council Shopfront Improvement Grant!”