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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Festival Of Flowers - St Oliver Plunkett Church Event Details Flower festivals have a special place in Irish culture and history. They are a celebration of nature and the changing seasons, as well as a tribute to the hard work of farmers and gardeners who cultivate the land. This [...]
Blackrock Raft Race 2024 Sunday 23rd June Sandcastle Competition Busking Competition Limbo Competition Tug-of-War Volleyball The Raft Race Organised By The Blackrock Social Group
St Patricks Day Parade 2024 Organised by The Blackrock Social Group - Well done to Kevin and all the gang! Parade Gallery [...]
MUSIC AND FUN NIGHT Organised by Crosscause Charity Remember the Ukrainian Night in Blackrock from last summer when we lit up the town with fun, dancing, and music? (Check out the video form the event link below) Relive the evening and join us THIS FRIDAY for an even bigger and better event! Come out [...]
