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 [...]
Blackrock & Haggardstown Christmas Tree Lighting Get ready for a magical evening in Blackrock Village as we kick off the festive season in style! Special guests including Santa, Bart Simpson, Mario & Luigi, and Cookie Monster! Mulled wine & mince pies to keep you cozy ️ A festive raffle with amazing prizes Christmas carols [...]
Here it is… the official Blackrock Music Festival line-up! We’ve got some amazing local talent taking the stage, great food, drinks, and a whole lot of fun for everyone! Grab your friends, bring the family, and join us for a day full of music and community spirit
Blackrock Halloween Pumpkin Festival Get your costumes ready for a frightfully fun day in Blackrock Village on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 Pumpkin Display: from 12.30pm - Show off your carved creations on the promenade wall for a chance to win prizes! Kids Disco: 4–6pm @ the Community Centre Spooky Walk: 6pm — from the [...]
15th August - Farmers Day Every year on 15th August, the seaside village of Blackrock, Co. Louth comes alive for what locals have long called Farmers Day. Traditionally, this date marked a break in the busy harvest season, when farming families from across Louth and beyond would head to the coast for [...]
Dudley Lifeboat Talk Including the Mary Stoddart Disaster The General R Dudley Blake was one of four lifeboats stationed at Blackrock in the early 1900 as direct result of the establishment of a permanent lifeboat station in the village in 1900. The lifeboats saved almost 200 lives during their lifetime until the [...]
