Get those flowers out and let town sparkle

LOVEDROGHEDA BID continues its ongoing work to improve what Drogheda has to offer.

‘Despite all the disruption caused by COVID we need to continue to plan for the future. We need to present our town as best we can. With this in mind we need to identify how we can best present and sell ourselves as an attractive offering not only to our locals but to visitors alike. We need to present Drogheda as still vibrant, attractive and welcoming’ is the belief of Sarah Taaffe of the Punt Bar in Bolton

St. ‘ That is why we are encouraging this scheme where Love Drogheda BID is encouraging as many businesses as possible to put up attractive floral displays outside their premises’

Niall Kierans of Kierans’s Deli, another of the promoters of this project remarked ‘ This is all the more important with a greater likelihood of the ‘staycation’ market becoming more dominant in the domestic market. More of the home market will choose to vacation at home this year.

‘Foreign travel is less likely for some time yet. Those planning vacations are more likely to stay on the island of Ireland and to take more, shorter, breaks where they will get to know more of what Ireland has to offer. We in the heartland of ‘Irelands Ancient East’ stand to benefit better than most from this likely emerging trend’

Trevor Connolly, CEO of Love Drogheda BID commented, ‘We in the Love Drogheda BID are endeavouring to encourage as many businesses as possible to consider installing flowering displays on their premises. As we are acutely aware of the financial constraints on so many businesses we have decided to make available, this year only, a limited number of flower boxes and baskets at no cost to those who may wish to participate.

If you can help or if you wish to participate contact any of the promoters for further details. Trevor Connelly, CEO, Love Drogheda, BID, 087 240 2767 , Sarah Taaffe, The Punt Bar Bolton St, 087 928 4262 and Niall Kierans, Kierans Deli West St. 087 230 9807.