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 [...]
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 [...]
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
