Louth in Bloom Awards Ceremony, Bellingham Castle 30th October 2024
Louth County Council hosted its fifth "Louth in Bloom" awards ceremony at Bellingham Castle on the 30th October 2024. Louth in Bloom has become a cherished tradition celebrating residents, businesses, and organisations that take pride in their environment and work towards creating spaces that are not only visually appealing but also sustainable and eco-friendly.
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Councillor Kevin Callan, welcomed attendees and set the tone for the evening, emphasising the significant impact of community-led initiatives on the county’s wellbeing. he remarked, “These awards represent more than just trophies or accolades; it is more than just a nice garden, they symbolise the nominees hard work, perseverance, and passion that goes into creating a vibrant county with a huge sense of pride. With a strong commitment to sustainable practices and taking environmental responsibility, can appreciate & acknowledge the hard work and commitment that goes into maintaining such high standards. It is these standards that drive us all each year”
This year, the event featured the return of esteemed guest speaker, Ms. Éanna Ní Lamhna, an environmentalist, author and native of County Louth. Her insights and once again her wisdom added a valuable dimension to the ceremony, underscoring the importance of community involvement in environmental preservation, biodiversity and sustainability.
Winners were selected, per district, in each of the eight categories which included housing estates, best gardens, hospitality, business premises, biodiversity, and sustainable innovation
Ardee Municipal District
Leas Cathaoirleach of the Ardee Municipal District, Councillor Jim Tenanty announced the winners in the Ardee area.
Best Estate Category A >50 Houses
- 1st Papal Drive, Collon
- 2nd An Rian Estate Annagassan
- 3rd Glyde Road Cottages, Tallanstown
Best Estate Category B – 51- 125 Houses
- 1st Ferdia Park Ardee
- 2nd Beechwood Drive Dunleer
Estate Category C - Over 125 Houses
Best Garden
- 1st Margaret&Peadar Thompson,‘Anfield’, Coole
- 2nd Martin Keelan& Irene Hodgins Kells Rd,Collon
- 3rd Rodney Rooney Old Dawson’s Demesne, Ardee
Best Biodiversity Initiative/Project
- Declan & Anna Monaghan ‘AnTigín’, Collon
Best Sustainable Initiative/Project
- Maguire Park, Tallanstown
Best Presented Business Premises
- Tenanty Funeral Directors
Best Presented Hospitality Premises
Borough of Drogheda
Mayor of Drogheda Borough Council, Paddy McQuillan announced the winners in the Drogheda area
Best Estate Category A –Less than 50 Houses
- 1st Harmony Heights
- 2nd Rosehall Estate
- 3rd Beaulieu View
Best Estate Category B – 51- 125 Houses
- 1st Forest Grange Drogheda
- 2nd Georgian Close Drogheda
Best Estate Category C - Over 125 Houses
- 1st Five Oaks Village
- 2nd Wheaton Hall
- 3rd Stameen Housing Estate
Best Garden
- 1st Ann Humphreys,‘The Old Farmhouse’,Termonfeckin
- 2nd John Doherty, Forest Grange,Drogheda
- 3rd Martin Brady Thatched Cottage, Belview road,Termonfeckin
Best Biodiversity Initiative/Project
Best Sustainable Initiative/Project
- Townley Hall Walled Garden Plaque
Best Presented Business Premises
Best Presented Hospitality Premises
- Peggy Moore’s Pub, Bar Food & Accommodation
Dundalk Municipal District
Cathaoirleach of the Dundalk Municipal District, Councillor Sean Kelly announced the winners in the Dundalk area.
Best Estate Category A –Less than 50 Houses
- 1st Carroll Mead
- 2nd Priorland Grove
- 3rd St Oliver’s Park Carlingford
Best Estate Category B – 51- 125 Houses
- 1st Willow Grove, Carrick Rd
- 2nd Clós Na Manach, Carlingford
- 3rd Pearse Park Dundalk
Best Estate Category C - Over 125 Houses
- 1st Manydown Close
- 2nd Lis Na Dara
- 3rd Ard Easmuinn
Best Garden
- 1st John Conachy, Greenacres
- 2nd Geraldine Marmion, Carrickedmund
- 3rd Niall Byrne, Ballinlough,Knockbridge
Best Biodiversity Initiative/Project
- Ginnity's Pond, Dromiskin
Best Sustainable Initiative/Project
- Blackrock Park Sustainable Lighting
Best Presented Business Premises
Best Presented Hospitality Premises
- Carrickdale Hotel and Spa
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Councillor Kevin Callan also announced the overall winners for the county in each category.
- Best Housing Estate Category A Harmony Heights, Drogheda
- Best Housing Estate Category B Forest Grange, Drogheda
- Best Housing Estate Category C Manydown Close, Dundalk
- Best Garden Margaret & PeadarThompson
- Best Biodiversity Initiative Moore’s Caravan Park
- Best Sustainable Innovative Initiative Blackrock Park Sustainable Lighting
- Best Presented Business Premises Quinn’s Funeral Home,
- Best Presented Hospitality Premises Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
On the night, Acting Director of Services David Hanratty, Louth County Council also presented an Outstanding Contribution Award to Pat Roche , Dunleer Tidy Towns who has dedicated a lifetime of service to their community, with passion determination and an unwavering commitment to Community.
