RÁS TAILTEANN - SUN 19TH JUNE 2022 The Rás Tailteann 2022 five Day International Cycling Race around Ireland is crossing the finishing line in Blackrock on Sunday 19th June 2022. This event has previously been made up of 8 International Teams, 30 National Teams, over 170 professional cyclists and a cavalcade of [...]
Sealouth Scenic Seafood Trail Blackrock part of Louth's New Scenic Seafood Trail A new scenic seafood trail called "SeaLouth" which includes Blackrock among 14 coastal scenic places to stay, eat and admire has been launched. A tourism initiative under the Louth Economic Forum Plan for the region this initiative was created by [...]
Outdoor Dining Returns to Blackrock Ease in restrictions Bars, Restaurants and Gyms We are delighted to see the further easing of COVID19 restrictions which means that Bars and Restaurants can resume outdoor services from today. Gyms can also open for individual training. Wedding Venues can also have up to 25 guests and [...]
Failte Ireland launches #KeepDiscovering Campaign Good Food, Great Scenery, Wonderful Walks and Hidden Gems Failte Ireland has launched a €4 million campaign to help restart Domestic Tourism across Ireland. This exciting campaign taking place across Print, Radio, TV and Digital will be aimed at encouraging Irish consumers to take their staycations again [...]
Blackrock Village #READYTOROCK Blackrock Business are getting #READYTOROCK with the announcement by Government outlining the COVID19 Unlock key dates and activities. 10th May 21 Cross Country Travel Blackrock village will welcome visitors from across counties and borders once again to enjoy beautiful views, ice cream, coffee and days on the beach once again. [...]
Choose Blackrock Christmas 2020 Campaign Launched Blackrock Tourism and Development Group have officially launched the #ChooseBlackrock marketing campaign in conjunction with the Digital Bakery. This campaign is aimed at supporting a #shoplocal campaign for Blackrock Businesses this Christmas inviting people to "Choose Blackrock" for excellent food, relaxed shopping and beautiful views. This [...]
Shop Blackrock In Phase 5 Friends of Blackrock – Blackrock businesses need your continued support. Phase 5 Lockdown means that alot of businesses in the village will temporarily close for 6 weeks as a result of following HSE and Government advice on COVID19 restrictions from midnight tonight. This 2nd closure will be [...]
Blackrock Tourism and Development Group Awarded Safety Charter Cert We are delighted to announced that the Blackrock Tourism and Development Group have been awarded the coveted Failte Ireland COVID19 Safety Charter Certification. This award is given to businesses or groups who have completed Failte Irelands online course on COVID19 awareness, cleaning [...]
12 Places Of Interest For nature lovers & bird watchers, the seashores around Blackrock provide habitats rich in diversity for wildlife including wetlands, salt marshes, river and shallows offering food & shelter for a wide variety of species .On the North side we have The Loakers Marshes and Wildlife Sanctuary and on the [...]
Make A Break For Blackrock Blackrock Village is open once again for tourists this summer as a staycation destination on the Ireland's Ancient East. The beautiful seaside village overlooking the Mourne Mountains and Cooley Peninsula is ideally located for families looking to base themselves in the Northeast for their summer break. With [...]