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 [...]
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 [...]
VisitBlackrock shortlisted for Digital Tourism Awards We are delighted that VisitBlackrock.ie has officially been shortlisted for the .IE Digital Town Awards 2023 in the Digital Tourism Category. The .IE Digital Town Awards are the first pillar of activity under .IE Digital Town which has been developed to address digital enhancement and adoption in Ireland. The Awards promote [...]
Feeley snatches race lead in style on stage 3 Todays stage incorporated a ceremonial start over the Limerick Greenway, starting at Newcastlewest and emerging at the home of the Ardagh chalice, were the racing proper began. In a two-man sprint to the line, Adam Ward of Team Ireland took FBD Insurance stage winners [...]
Ras - Stage 1 - Review Matthew Teggart of team Cycling Ulster takes Rás Tailteann lead in Horse and Jockey with impressive stage one victory Emerging the fastest in a spectacular and furious bunch sprint to the line in the glorious Tipperary sunshine. Matthew Teggart of the Cycling Ulster team emerged as [...]
Cycling Ireland supports Rás 2022 Cáirde Rás Tailteann announces the support of Cycling Ireland who have stepped up again in 2022 to continue ultimately the support that originated from the various state Departments including Sport/Transport over decades, now continued via Sport Ireland and its long association with An Rás Tailteann. Cycling Ireland is the National [...]
10 Days To Go - Ras Tailteann There are only 10 days to go the prestigious final stage of this years RAS Tailteann which comes to Blackrock, Co. Louth on Sunday 19th June 2022. The 67th edition of the race will again travel clockwise around Ireland with stage finishes in Horse and Jockey, Castleisland, [...]
Rás Tailteann 2022 - Update UPDATE : - Cáirde Rás Tailteann announces opening of entries for domestic Irish club and county riders only. Effective immediately, entries are open. Teams can be entered by clicking on the following link: Ras Tailteann 2022 - Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie) Entries are per team only. The event is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
