A Big Thank You to Everyone for a Very Successful CTT Fundraising Coffee Morning! What an incredible morning for our community and for all the volunteers of Castleknock Tidy Towns. Firstly, sincere thanks to Siún and Catherine for taking the lead, planning, rallying volunteers and bringing the event together. A special shoutout to Comhaltas and the Trad 15 musicians for their wonderful music, which created such a warm and lively atmosphere throughout the morning. We are very

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

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

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

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

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

The first day of Spring—welcoming new beginnings and fresh growth. Take a stroll along the Snowdrop Trail on Auburn Avenue- the snowdrops are looking beautiful . Well done to Team CTT for your planting efforts providing this beautiful Snowdrop Trail. Wishing you a lovely Spring day ✨

Congratulations to CTT's Evelyn Pender who recently achieved her Associate distinction from the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF). Evelyn has been a member of the St Brigid's Photo Group in Blanchardstown for a number of years. To achieve this Associate distinction (AIPF), Evelyn was required to submit a panel of 15 photographs for assessment and she chose bees and bumble bees as her chosen subject. An Associate distinction sets a higher standard than the entry-level Licen

Three TY students from St Vincent’s Castleknock College successfully completed their Community Care Placement week with Castleknock Tidy Towns. The students worked diligently from 9.00am to 3.30pm over four days, contributing enthusiastically to a wide range of CTT activities, including: • Hedgerow planting with native Irish trees and primroses • Tree planting • Washing and maintaining the polytunnel • Waterproofing new outdoor benches • Bulb planting • Hedge clipping • Sorti

A big thank you to our regular volunteers 👏 and to those who join us whenever they can. Every effort counts. Thanks to you all, the village is cleaner, greener — and a better place for us all including wildlife, who appreciate a plastic free environment.

Five CTT Volunteers representing Castleknock Tidy Towns were delighted to attend the annual Volunteers Appreciation Evening and Fingal Volunteer Managing Awards 2025 A big congratulations to all the Volunteer groups who attended and were awarded for their dedication to voluntary and community activity, making meaningful contribution to the quality of life within their communities. Community volunteering remains a cornerstone of Ireland’s sustainable and connected society. Cas