Louth County Council welcomes Clogherhead Beach 'Clean to European Norms' findings

The stunning Louth coastline has been praised in the IBAL Summer Litter Survey which saw Clogherhead beach ranked in the top category as ‘Clean to European Norms’.

The annual survey of coasts and inland waterways by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) highlighted that all aspects of the Clogherhead beach area surveyed, including litter bins, the recycle facility, life-belts, visitor information notices etc were in “very good order.”

One of the most popular seaside locations in Louth, Clogherhead beach was praised by IBAL judges for the improvements made since 2022.

“The overall impression created at Clogherhead Beach and associated car park was much improved over last year with some lovely features such as the 'Beach Toy Library  - Borrow, Play and Return' created by Clogherhead Girl Guides, and the litter signage in the shape of a foot saying 'Leave Nothing But Your Footprints'.”

The judges further noted that the local cafe featured litter awareness notices, and that the small car park area is “well served by a range of litter bin types, along with the opportunity to separate / recycle waste."

Louth County Council Chief Executive, Joan Martin welcomed the results of the IBAL Summer Litter Survey report, saying:

“This excellent result for Clogherhead Beach, now in the highest range ‘Clean to European Norms’ is an example of what can be achieved with the combined efforts of local community groups, Louth County Council cleansing teams and the general public.

"We appeal to everyone visiting the beach area to dispose of litter responsibility, and help keep Louth’s coastline clean.”