Aughrim Tidy Towns

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

🚜🌿 FLAT TO THE MAT! 😁🌿

Our volunteers have had a very busy week, and honestly, the buzz around the place is amazing. From spreading gravel, to painting, weeding and tidying, we are definitely on a roll — and the whole community seems inspired by the momentum building around the village 💚

We’re also delighted to be getting new planters for Tinakilly Bridge, and a big shout out to Wicklow County Council for their support with these. The new planters will allow for more sustainable planting with year-round interest, instead of seasonal summer planting only. 🌸🌿

Wicklow Coco Ground Crew have already removed the old planters and our volunteers have cleaned the bridge in preparation for painting, and they’ll be busy painting the bridge tomorrow. 🎨

Honestly, we’re blown away by how much has been achieved — particularly over the last month. This is what community is all about 💪💚

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

******EDIT TO EARLIER NOTICE *******

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE CONTRACTORS 🚨

There has been a change to the dates for the park closure in relation to the repair works on the paths around the lake.

👉 The park will now be closed on Friday, May 30th only.

✅ The park will reopen on Saturday and remain open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

❗ Unfortunately, the Saturday Market will not take place this week. The market will return as normal on Saturday, June 6th.

🚧 The park will then close again from Tuesday, June 2nd, as repair works recommence.

As previously advised, there will be heavy machinery operating within the park during these works, and closures are necessary to ensure public safety.

Thank you once again for your patience and understanding as these important repair works continue 💚

26/05/2026

🌿 Spotlight on Community Adopt-a-Spot 🌿

Meet one of our Community Spot Keepers, Colin Gillick 💚

Colin adopted the garden at the Parish Hall a couple of years ago and has since put so much work, care, and creativity into keeping the space looking beautiful.

The Tidy Towns adjudicators even described it as a “stunning garden” in their 2024 report 🌸

Thank you Colin on behalf of the community 🙌

This is a perfect example of how adopting a small spot can make a big difference.

Could you become a Community Spot Keeper?
Small Spot, Big Difference.

👉 If you’re interested in our Adopt-a-Spot initiative, send us a message!

23/05/2026

☀️💚 What a Fantastic Community Effort Today!

A massive thank you to everyone who volunteered their time on this beautiful sunny day to help with painting, weeding, spreading bark mulch and litter picking around the village. An incredible amount of work was accomplished, and the difference is already clear to see 👏

There was a fantastic buzz around the village, with music in the air from the Wicklow Fleadh and the Son of a Honey Bag Exhibition at Kunstverein Aughrim adding to the atmosphere. 🎶🎨

A big shout out as well to Hugh and the lads from Wicklow County Council grounds crew for painting the library — it’s looking fantastic and will be completed during the week.

There’s a big push on now to have the village looking its very best before Tidy Towns judging begins in June. Let’s show the judges what community pride really looks like 💪🌿

22/05/2026

Let's do this! 🙌🖌🎨

🗓 Tomorrow. May 23rd

📍At the pavilion

🕙 10am

21/05/2026

This is fantastic news thanks very much Pat and the climate action team

🌿 €766,000 for Climate Action in Co. Wicklow

Great news for communities across County Wicklow. Over €766,000 has been secured under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme, supporting 28 local groups to deliver practical, low-carbon projects right across the county.

Projects range from solar PV installations and LED upgrades to rainwater harvesting, insulation retrofits, bike parking, community gardens, and biodiversity planting. Groups funded include GAA clubs, tidy towns groups, sports clubs, community centres, and local enterprises.

☀️ The full list of funded projects:

🔹 An Tochar GAA Roundwood – wall, roof and external insulation, new windows and doors (€82,115)

🔹 Annacurra Community Development/Tidy Towns – biodiversity garden and community centre wall insulation, new windows and doors (€69,400)

🔹 Arklow Geraldine’s Ballymoney GAA – sustainable water management, active travel and solar energy, water refill (€66,403)

🔹 Arklow Town FC – insulation retrofit and LED astro lighting (€46,895)

🔹 Shillelagh People’s Property – solar PV, insulation, community garden, smart heating and water refill (€46,108)

🔹 Imaal Hall Dunlavin – timber windows and doors replacement (€41,112)

🔹 Arus Lorcan Arklow Parish – solar PV and wall and roof insulation (€40,549)

🔹 Grangecon Tidy Towns – roof and wall insulation, bike parking, clothing swap shop and native hedgerow (€36,916)

🔹 Greystones United AFC – LED retrofit to community astro (€32,413)

🔹 Greystones Lawn Tennis Club – solar PV (€32,192)

🔹 Carnew Emmets GAA – solar PV and LED retrofit to community astro (€30,937)

🔹 Rathdrum Rugby Club – rainwater harvesting, EDDI solar diverter and removal of oil boiler (€24,473)

🔹 1st Wicklow / 2nd Dublin St. Kilian’s Greystones Scout Group – solar PV and turbine, rainwater recycling, planting and food garden (€26,746)

🔹 Ashford Development Association – solar PV and LED retrofit (€25,858)

🔹 St. Patrick’s GAA Kilcoole – solar PV and battery storage (€22,093)

🔹 Tiglin Challenge – solar PV and LED retrofit (€21,494)

🔹 Aughrim Tidy Towns CLG – retrofit room for textile upcycling (€20,062)

🔹 Blessington GAA – LED retrofit to community astro (€19,113)

🔹 Stratford Grangecon GAA – LED retrofit internal and external, retrofit doors and water refill (€16,867)

🔹 Open Door Day Centre – solar PV (€15,500)

🔹 Rewild Wicklow – tree nursery upgrades and equipment (€14,100)

🔹 Valleymount GAA – LED retrofit and sensors, hawthorn hedge, water refill and bike stand (€10,301)

🔹 Coolboy Development Group – water refill station and timer switch (€7,826)

🔹 Whale Theatre Company – water-saving fittings, waterless urinal and recycling bins (€5,755)

🔹 Powerscourt Church Enniskerry – pond installation and compost bins (€3,869)

🔹 Donard Community Enterprises – insulation of community café (€3,973)

🔹 Coolboy Handball Club – window replacement (€2,200)

🔹 Blessington Men’s Shed – LED retrofit, retrofit doors and water refill (€1,200)

Well done to every community group that put in the work to secure this funding. 👏

20/05/2026

As part of Biodiversity Week, Rathdrum Library will host a talk on , Swifts in County Wicklow. This talk is presented by Oran O’Sullivan, a Wicklow-based published author of Ireland’s Garden Birds.

📍 Rathdrum Library
📅Wednesday 10th June
🕓 6.30-7pm

No booking needed

18/05/2026

🌿 Adopt-a-Spot – Community Spot Keepers 🌿

This week we’re giving a big shoutout to the wonderful Parents Association of Sacred Heart National School 💚

The amazing Parents Association has adopted the surroundings of the school grounds, making sure the area is kept clean, tidy, weed-free, and full of colour with the addition of their beautiful window boxes 🌸

Their care and dedication help create such a warm and welcoming space for students, staff, and visitors alike. We think you’ll agree—they have the place looking fantastic! ✨

Thank you for showing such pride in our community and for helping make Aughrim look its very best 🙌

Would you like to become a Community Spot Keeper?
It doesn’t have to be a big job—just a small area that you care for and help keep looking its best.

👉 If you’d like to get involved, send us a message!