Council to Begin Relocation of Memorial Trees at Ardee Railway Lands

Louth County Council will begin the next phase of improvement works at the Railway Lands in Ardee over the coming weeks.

These upgrades, which align with the Ardee 2040 Regeneration Vision, will include the enhancement and improvement of almost 1.1km of path through the Railway Lands, from O’Carroll Street to the N33.

In order to facilitate this phase of the project works, 122 memorial trees will be relocated to a newly designated memorial woodland within the site.

The planned works will enhance the long-term ecological health of the Railway Lands, while preserving the sentimental value of the trees planted by families in memory of loved ones. The existing locations of many of the trees present long-term challenges, including shallow rooting, vulnerability to disease, and poor suitability for waterlogged soils.

The memorial woodland will also be supplemented with additional native species, including Rowan, Birch, Alder, Hazel and Holly, enhancing biodiversity and creating a peaceful setting for reflection. The remaining areas of the Railway Lands will continue to be preserved for active recreation and community use.

Louth County Council is encouraging families who have planted memorial trees on the Railway Lands to contact the Parks Department at parks@louthcoco.ie