By: Emer Currie TD - Dublin West In recent years, I’ve been working alongside Castleknock Tidy Towns to ensure Castleknock Village gets the attention and investment it deserves at Government level. During the General Election, village rejuvenation was one of the biggest issues raised by local residents. Like everyone in the community, I’m delighted to see new businesses bringing fresh life to the Village - but long-term regeneration also requires strategic investment and mean

Thank you to the Dublin Gazette who published CTT's deputation meeting with FCC where approval was confirmed for Town Centre First for Castleknock.

Castleknock TidyTowns Eco Garden Competition 2026 is coming in JUNE - This year Castleknock TidyTowns is looking for a garden that is special by being sustainable. This garden (big or small) will be a welcoming natural space - perfect for both people and wildlife. Six-spotted Burnet on a Chive flower in a Castleknock garden Might your garden win? Start taking photos of your gardens now as they bloom, grow and fill with family, friends and little creatures! We have a checklist

Recently Castleknock TidyTowns held a high level “delegation meeting “ with Fingal County Council officials and public representatives. The main items on the agenda were (1) Investment in the renovation of Castleknock Village (2) Inclusion of Castleknock in the Town Centre First national scheme and (3) Issues to address the chronic traffic congestion in Castleknock. Up to now Castleknock has been excluded from all of the government’s town and village rural/ urban renewal sche

By, Maija Daujate - Volunteer Satellite Photo Source: Weatheire.com – Ireland Glows: NASA & NOAA Satellite Captures Midnight Lights At a recent evening lecture in Castleknock Community College, organised by the Riverwood Biodiversity Group (Dublin 15), Associate Professor Brian Espey of Trinity College Dublin and Chairman of Dark Sky Ireland — an organisation established to preserve Ireland’s dark skies — shared a striking fact: Dublin is now so bright at night that its glow

Thanks to everyone for coming out this morning. Sun, rain, treats and a great result!

Thanks to all our volunteers for coming out today. Great work at the Phoenix Park entrance and pollinator bed. Weeding, emptying the locally made compost, mulching the bed and edging the kerb.

With one-third of Irish wild bee species threatened with extinction, local actions are crucial. We can take simple, actionable steps that align with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan by providing food, shelter, and safety. Create Food Sources (Planting & Gardening): • Plant Pollinator-Friendly Flowers: Choose plants that provide both nectar and pollen, such as Purple Toadflax, Knapweed, Crocus, Honesty, Foxgloves and Heathers. • Focus on Early Spring: Plant spring-flowering b

Four representatives of Castleknock Tidy Towns recently held a high level “deputation meeting “ with local county councillors and council officials. The main items on the agenda were: (1) Investment in the rejuvenation of Castleknock Village (2) Inclusion of Castleknock in the Town Centre First national scheme and (3) Issues to address the chronic traffic congestion in Castleknock. Further onsite meetings will be held in the near future to progress matters. (Left to right) Mi

Calling all residents in Castleknock to make a difference for one day and join the Monster Spring Clean on your road. It’s time to make a difference! Register Now for #SpringClean26 Receive Gloves Bags and Hi Vis vests for you and your neighbours Let’s come together this April to keep our communities clean, green, and litter-free. Get involved and register now here : https://nationalspringclean.org/register-now/ #NationalSpringClean #SDGsIreland #Register #CleanUp

Thank you all for being part of the GREEN CLEAN UP! We maintained CTT trees at Georgian Village. To support trees, we fixed tree stakes kindly provided by FCC Operations. Cleared and pulled back overgrown grass from the tree bases and mulched the surrounding tree base with CTT’s locally made mulch. We finished up with a celebration coffee and were very grateful for delicious pastries kindly provided by Melo. Happy St Patrick’s Day and thanks to all for supporting Trees,

This year’s CTT AGM kicked off with a warm welcome to everyone. It was fantastic to see a strong interest from the local community, with over 40 attendees joining us on the night. Many residents, sports clubs, local groups and public representatives came along keen to learn more about what's happening in the area and to hear about CTT’s plans for the year ahead. Chairperson Patricia Sheehan opened the evening with her address, reflecting on the many projects and activities CT

Re-using preloved items is the theme of the design which shows that with a little imagination we can repurpose and use things in a different way without compromising style. The curtains were crocheted, the shoes were sourced in a local charity shop and the elves are ready for work in their lovely (home made) Spring clothes. Also An Gréasaí (which means the Shoemaker or Cobbler) might add ‘cúpla focal’ to people's vocabulary! Well done to Siún McDonald from Castleknock Tidy

We planted 8 apple trees, 2 plum trees and surrounded them with native bluebells, cowslips and orchids which were cultivated at CTT’s polytunnel. The area will be a no mow area allowing nature blossom. Thanks to FCC Operations for their support in digging the holes and transporting the trees. Thanks to CTT volunteers for making the difference locally and supporting National Tree Week’s ambitious program of countrywide tree planting. A glorious day of sunshine.

Fingal County Council are delighted to announce the launch of our first age friendly walking loop in partnership with Castleknock Tidy Towns. The walking loop is located just off Auburn Avenue and is marked by information signs at each entrance. What is an Age Friendly Walking Loop? An age friendly walking loop is one that promotes active, independent and socially connected lifestyles. The routes are marked with information signs that give details about the length, facilitie

CTT is delighted to share Fairhaven have carried out a new planting scheme fully funded by their own residents, under the guidance of the residents committee. The committee comprises of Gar Flinter - Chairman, Annette Balfe - Treasurer and Niall Jones - Secretary. All work was carried out in conjunction with James Lacey, horticulturist and garden designer. The planting, at the very entrance to this small development, perfectly situated beside Phoenix Park on Castleknock Road

We are delighted that Castleknock Parish, Our Lady Mother of the Church working alongside Castleknock Tidy Towns has joined Tap Map (Refill.ie). You can now fill your reusable water bottle free of charge at the Our Lady Mother of the Church water tap. Providing a free water refill point supports the Parish’s commitment to responding to the “Cry of the Earth” and strengthens Castleknock Tidy Towns’ vision of building a more sustainable, climate-aware community. What can you do

Why Avoid Peat? Peat has long been used in gardening for its light texture and ability to hold water — but it comes at a huge environmental cost. Peat is not a renewable resource on human timescales. It forms over thousands of years in peat bogs, which are precious carbon stores and wildlife habitats. When we extract peat for compost: ❌ Carbon is released — adding to climate change ❌ Rare habitats are destroyed, affecting plants, birds, and insects ❌ Biodiversity declines as

Students from University College Dublin joined Castleknock Tidy Towns as part of their Volunteering and Global Citizenship Programme for a volunteering session. Many hands make light work. The students cleaned up around Castleknock Road/Auburn Avenue junction • Removed plants from the flower bed • Replanted the plants on Whites Road, as part of CTT’s plan to recycle plants • Cleared up and edged, giving a finished look to the area • Composted green waste We thank the students

Great to be back in action for the first Saturday Clean Up of the year. The village cobble lock is cleaned, paths are cleared and the grass edges are trimmed. A spring clean for the village and a lovely coffee treat for us all from Paul & Martina The Eden Café, D One 15