Blackrock received a Gold Medal 2026 Entente Florale Europe Awards Ceremony Carlow on Saturday, 19 September. Entente Florale The award recognises the exceptional efforts of Blackrock Tidy Towns, local residents, schools, businesses, community groups, and Louth County Council to enhance and sustain the village’s environment and quality of life. Entente Florale Europe is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
