Louth County Council Press Release: 10 July 2026 Blackrock was bathed in glorious sunshine for the arrival of the Entente Florale Europe judging committee on Wednesday, 8 July. Members of the international jury, made up of representatives from Czechia, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Germany, were accompanied by Irish mentors Bill Kearney, Dr Christy Boylan [...]
Entente Florale Jury Visit Planned Excitement is building in Blackrock ahead of its participation in this year’s Entente Florale Europe, with the international jury due to visit on Wednesday, 8 July. Blackrock was selected by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to represent Ireland in this year's competition, which promotes [...]
2026 Raft Race and Family Fun Day Photos
Entente Florale Information Evening Almost 100 people packed into Blackrock Community Centre on Thursday, 16 April, for a Public Information Night outlining preparations for Blackrock’s participation in this summer’s Entente Florale Europe competition. The event, hosted by Louth County Council in partnership with Blackrock Tidy Towns, provided an overview of the international competition, the [...]
Blackrock Tidy Towns and Louth County Council will host a Public Information Night in advance of Blackrock’s participation in this year’s Entente Florale Europe competition. The event will take place in Blackrock Community Centre on Thursday, 16 April at 7.30pm and is open to all members of the community. Entente Florale Europe is an [...]
St Patricks Day Parade 2026 [...]
What Did We Learn From Flooding in Blackrock? The flooding in Blackrock was a reminder that flood events here are rare but not random.What mattered most wasn’t just rainfall — it was timing. A high tide, onshore winds and rain overlapped in a short window, limiting drainage and causing water to build up [...]
A New Local Flood Awareness Tool for Blackrock Over the past number of weeks, many people in Blackrock will have noticed how sensitive the seafront can be during certain tides and weather conditions. Even when there isn’t a major storm, very high tides can sometimes lead to overtopping along the promenade. In response to [...]
Heritage Council Grant For Historic Blackrock Lifeboat VisitBlackrock is delighted to announce that the Dudley Lifeboat project has been awarded a Community Heritage Grant by the Heritage Council of Ireland. This vital funding will support a feasibility study into the future preservation and potential restoration of the historic lifeboat. The Dudley Lifeboat, an important [...]
Blackrock Village, Co. Louth, will come alive this St. Stephen’s Day with the “Big Fish” charity event, organised annually by Crosscause founder Conor Hughes. For over 20 years, this festive tradition has brought the community together to support vital humanitarian projects in Ghana, Romania, and Ukraine. This year’s event will feature a thrilling mix [...]
