Tidy Towns project funding announced for Louth

Louth County Council has announced the recipients of the 2026 Tidy Towns Project Scheme, a funding programme that offers financial assistance for small-scale capital improvements, landscaping, and biodiversity projects to volunteer-led Tidy Towns groups and residents' associations.

Administered by the Community Support Section of Louth County Council, 17 projects across the three borough and municipal districts.

Funding of €63,182.75 was approved by elected members of Dundalk Municipal District for eight projects that will contribute to biodiversity, amenity enhancement, climate action, and the overall quality of life throughout the district.

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Blackrock Tidy Towns (Project 1) – Design and fabrication of decorative panels along the Rock Celtic wall. Grant Total: €7,787.75.

Blackrock Tidy Towns (Project 2) – Swimming pool walkway improvements. Grant Total: €9,000.

Carlingford Tidy Towns – Four to six age-friendly benches. Grant Total: €9,000.

Dromiskin Tidy Towns (Project 1) – Interactive bird‑sound installation. Grant Total: €9,000.

Dromiskin Tidy Towns (Project 2) – Planting of 300 lime trees. Grant Total: €1,800.

Dundalk Tidy Towns – Two pollinator-friendly planters. Grant Total: €8,775.

Knockbridge Tidy Towns – Village mural on the community centre. Grant Total: €9,000.

Omeath Tidy Towns – Wall painting at Cloch Mór and biodiversity planting. Grant Total: €8,820.

A total of €24,003.84 was approved by elected members for five projects across Ardee Municipal District that will deliver meaningful visual and environmental improvements, supporting community pride and local amenity.

Ardee Tidy Towns – Chantry Cottage Garden upgrade to include laurel removal and installation of metal artwork. Grant Total: €4,050.

Dunleer Tidy Towns – Installation of a miniature monument windmill. Grant Total: €8,938.74.

Louth Village Tidy Towns – Flowerbeds and box hedging. Grant Total: €3,150.

Tallanstown (Project 1) – Flowerbeds and entry signs on access roads. Grant Total: €3,166.20.

Tallanstown (Project 2) – Flowerbeds at Glyde View. Grant Total: €4,698.90.

Four projects, totalling €16,339.14, were approved by the elected members of the Borough District of Drogheda. This funding will assist local groups in delivering projects that promote sustainability, heritage, and community engagement.

Baltray Tidy Towns – Rotavator, fairy village development, and willow art installation. Grant Total: €7,168.59.

Drogheda Tidy Towns Project 1 – Installation of three benches in the 1916 Commemorative Garden. Grant Total: €3,487.05.

Drogheda Tidy Towns Project 2 – Planting works across three areas of Drogheda. Grant Total: €2,857.50.

Monasterboice Tidy Towns – Water butts and composters. Grant Total: €2,826.

Louth County Council said it remains committed to supporting Tidy Towns groups and their initiatives through funding for small-scale capital improvement projects, helping them maximise their impact in both local and national competitions.