Louth in Bloom 2025 Awards Ceremony

The 2025 Louth in Bloom Awards took place on Wednesday, 15th October at Bellingham Castle, hosted by Louth County Council’s Community Section. The event celebrated Tidy Towns groups, residents associations, businesses, and community volunteers across County Louth for their dedication to creating a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant county.

Organised by the Community Section of Louth County Council, the event brought together passionate volunteers, Tidy Towns groups, business sector representatives, and environmental advocates, all united by a shared commitment to community pride and environmental enhancement.

A highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Ms. Éanna Ní Lamhna, renowned environmentalist, author, and proud native of County Louth. Her inspiring words emphasised the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and active community involvement in protecting and enhancing the local environment.

Winners were announced per district, with presentations made by the respective Cathaoirleach from each Municipal and Borough District. Ms. Ní Lamhna had the honour of presenting the awards to the deserving recipients.

The evening culminated with the announcement of the Overall County Winners in each category by Councillor Kelly, followed by a special moment as Chief Executive David Conway presented the inaugural Éanna Ní Lamhna Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Ms. Eileen Carter of Blackrock Tidy Towns. Her tireless work in Blackrock, particularly in the park and wider community, was met with heartfelt applause.

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Event Highlights

Louth in Bloom 2025 Winners

Ardee Municipal District

Best Estate (Cat. A – <50 houses): 1st Glyde Road, Tallanstown · 2nd Maryville, Dunleer · 3rd Cherrywood Park, Tallanstown
Best Estate (Cat. B – >50 houses): 1st Cappocksgate, Ardee · 2nd Ferdia Park, Ardee · 3rd Sliabh Breagh, Ardee
Best Rural Garden: 1st Margaret & Peadar Thompson, Anfield House, Coole · 2nd Peadar Lynch, Roodstown · 3rd Edgar & Lily Treadwell, Drumcar
Best Town/Village Garden: 1st Declan & Rosaleen McKeown, Dunleer · 2nd Roderick Rooney, Old Dawson Demesne · 3rd Ann O’Rourke, Cappocksgate
Best Biodiversity/Sustainable Project: Ardee Parish Centre
Best Business Premises: Larry Hand & Sons Butchers, Dunleer
Best Hospitality Premises: Sarks Pub, Louth Village
Best Tidy Town Innovative Project: Garden of Remembrance, Dunleer Tidy Towns

Borough District of Drogheda

Best Estate (Cat. A – <50 houses): 1st Harmony Heights · 2nd Beaulieu View · 3rd An Rian
Best Estate (Cat. B – >50 houses): 1st Wheaton Hall · 2nd Forest Grange · 3rd Five Oaks Village
Best Rural Garden: 1st Seán McCormack, Tullyesker · 2nd Ann Humphreys, Termonfeckin · 3rd Martin Brady, Cartown
Best Town/Village Garden: 1st Deborah O’Brien-Lynch, Forest Edge · 2nd Madeline & Nicholas Heeney, Ashfield · 3rd Josephine Moran, Georgian Close
Best Biodiversity/Sustainable Project: Townley Hall Walled Garden
Best Business Premises: Tredagh Lodge Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre
Best Hospitality Premises: Moore’s Caravan Park, Clogherhead
Best Tidy Town Innovative Project: Old Quarry Way, Drogheda Tidy Towns

Dundalk Municipal District

Best Estate (Cat. A – <50 houses): 1st Priorland Grove · 2nd Carroll Meade · 3rd Lisroland View, Knockbridge
Best Estate (Cat. B – >50 houses): 1st Willow Grove · 2nd Clós Na Manach · 3rd Lis na Dara
Best Rural Garden: 1st Lough View House, Omeath · 2nd Ethel Watters, Halftate, Knockbridge · 3rd Geraldine Marmion, Carrickedmond
Best Town/Village Garden: 1st Pauline & Tom Lannigan, Blackrock · 2nd John & Ann McMahon, Willow Grove · 3rd John Conachy, Greenacres
Best Biodiversity/Sustainable Project: Blackrock Park Grow Zone
Best Business Premises: Dundalk Dog Rescue, Dromiskin
Best Hospitality Premises: Rosemount B&B
Best Tidy Town Innovative Project: Omeath Tidy Towns – Circular Economies Project

Overall County Winners

Best Estate (Cat. A – <50 Houses): Harmony Heights, Drogheda
Best Estate (Cat. B – >50 Houses): Willow Grove, Dundalk
Best Garden in a Rural Area: Margaret & Peadar Thompson, Anfield House, Coole
Best Garden in a Town/Village: Pauline & Tom Lannigan, 27 Beech Park, Blackrock
Best Biodiversity/Sustainable Project: Blackrock Park Grow Zone
Best Business Premises: Tredagh Lodge Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre
Best Hospitality Premises: Moore’s Caravan Park, Clogherhead
Best Tidy Town Innovative Project: Omeath Tidy Town Circular Economies Project

Slí Ghlas an Lú – 2025 Winners

Sustainable Energy Initiative: Blackrock Tidy Towns
Litter Management Initiative: Dromiskin Tidy Town
Sustainable Community & Biodiversity Initiative: Carlingford Tidy Towns
Sustainable Food Initiative: Dundalk Tidy Town
Sustainable Recycling Initiative: Omeath Tidy Towns
Overall Winner 2025: Blackrock Tidy Towns