Four Louth parks given top flag

LOUTH County Council has been awarded 2020 Green Flag Award for Parks status at four of its parks. This is the fourth year in a row that the international accreditation for park excellence has been retained by four of the county’s parks.

The parks retaining the Green Flag Award are: Blackrock Community Park; St Helena Park; Saint Dominic’s Park; and Ice House Hill Park.

The Green Flag Award for Parks is the mark of a quality park or green space. The number of Green Flag Awards for Ireland this year has increased, with Louth’s parks joining a total of 84 Irish parks and gardens from across the Republic of Ireland receiving Green Flags for 2020.

Commenting on the awards, Joan Martin, Chief Executive of Louth County Council said: “The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards the very best green spaces. Our parks are important amenities, providing us with a place to relax and enjoy nature, a role that has become increasingly important in recent times.

“The Green Flags flying at our parks this year are testament to the efforts of many volunteers and staff.’