Dundalk Tidy Towns launch week-long spring clean

As spring begins, communities often mark the season with local initiatives focused on renewal and improvement. In Dundalk, this includes the annual Dundalk Tidy Towns Spring Clean 2026, a key community-led effort aimed at enhancing the local environment.

This April, Dundalk Tidy Towns will once again take part in An Taisce’s National Spring Clean, Ireland’s largest anti-litter campaign. Running throughout the month, this nationwide initiative encourages communities across the country to come together and take action against litter, helping to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environments for everyone.

Dundalk will mark the campaign with a full week of organised litter picks from April 18th to April 25th, and everyone is invited to participate. Whether you’re an individual, part of a local group, a business, school, or residents’ association, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in your area.  

All litter picks will last approximately one hour, and all equipment will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help!

If your organisation would like to arrange a clean-up in your own area, Dundalk Tidy Towns, please get in touch at dundalktidytowns@gmail.com.

Litter Pick Schedule:

• Saturday 18th April – Marian Park (10:00am)
• Sunday 19th April – Red Barns Road (9:30am)
• Monday 20th April – Coes Road (Mr Price) (9:30am)
• Tuesday 21st April – Hardys Lane (9:30am)
• Wednesday 22nd April – Dublin Road (Ladywell) (9:30am)
• Thursday 23rd April – Woodies (9:30am)
• Friday 24th April – Carrick Road (9:30am)
• Saturday 25th April – Town Centre (9:00am)

In 2025, over 5,250 groups across Ireland participated in the National Spring Clean, collecting an estimated 2,700 tonnes of litter. Imagine what can be achieved together in 2026.

Dundalk Tidy Towns has long been committed to improving the town’s environment and fostering a strong sense of community pride. Working closely with local residents, businesses, and volunteers, the group continues to enhance Dundalk’s appearance and sustainability.

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Their efforts have been widely recognised, earning them numerous awards.  They have also contributed to local biodiversity by opening a Bird Observatory on the Navvy Bank—an important ecological asset for the region.

Dundalk Tidy Towns say “Volunteering with Dundalk Tidy Towns is about more than just picking up litter. It’s a chance to:

• Connect with your community
• Meet new people
• Make a visible, positive impact
• Help shape the future of Dundalk

“Every small action contributes to a bigger change, and together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming town for all.”