Guerrilla Tidying

It is great to see the work of the 'guerrilla' gangs around the town. Lots of overgrown hedges in the Newtown area were cut back during the week. Well done guys!

Another surprise attack: the litter that was floating in the canal just above the bridge is now gone. Nice work!

What do I mean by the term guerrilla? - The element of surprise, the sense of public spirit and the anonymity of the workers are some of the things they have in common with Guerrilla Gardening.

Awards on Display

Derg Credit Union has kindly allowed us to use the front window at their office on the Main Street to display the awards we received last year. Also on display are two photo collages of our work at Tobermurragh and our participation in the St Patrick's Day parade. Thanks to the management and staff of Derg CU and also to Photomagic of Castletroy for printing and laminating the photos.

Planting time

It's time to get our flower tubs planted up for the summer, so we are meeting at the Green at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 27th May. We will also make a start on planting outside the library and if there is time, get started digging the beds in the Crossroads.

Meeting this Tuesday

The next meeting of the committee will be tomorrow, Tuesday 5th May at 8.00 pm in Brendan Grace's Bar.

At 8.30 the committee will be joined by representatives of the local Residents' Associations and also some representatives from the newly formed Ballina/Killaloe Traders association.

Spring Clean 2009

On Saturday the 25th of April we had a great turnout for the annual Spring Clean. The committee met at 10.30 for a brief planning meeting. We met up with the volunteers at the Green at 11.00 and split into two groups - one to tackle the Dean's Field and one to tackle the area down towards the canal and Tobermurrough. We had more volunteers at 2.00 - including the Scouts - and by 4.00 we were glad of the refreshments provided by Supervalu down Between the Waters where we were joined by our colleagues from Ballina Tidy Towns. The picture gives an idea of the amount of litter collected in Killaloe on the day but includes quite a few bags collected by the Cub scouts in Two Mile Gate on the previous Thursday evening. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out, and we hope to see you again soon.

We take part in the St Patrick's Day Parade

We all met at Judy's beforehand to prepare the bunches of daffodils with our contact details on them. The daffodils themselves were perfect - just opened last night. Special thanks to Maighread (who made the tags), Stephen (of Killaloe Flowers, who sponsored the daffodils) and Judy (for the hospitality), but thanks also to everyone who took part. It was a great team effort and very enjoyable. Norman and Alan carried the banner (right) leading the wheelbarrows loaded with the bunches of daffodils which we eventually distributed along the way.

Meeting 12 January 2009 at Brendan Grace's

On behalf of the committee, Norman has submitted a plan for a Killaloe Heritage Trail, with suggested locations for signs. The signage would be uniform, as part of a national product. The funding would be jointly provided by Failte Ireland and Clare County Council. The plan can be fine-tuned if our proposal is approved.

We also discussed finances and involvement with Residents Associations and Transition Year class in school. A list of litter black spots will be created.

Plans are being made for suggested locations for flower tubs and baskets for the forthcoming year.

Next meeting 8pm on Monday, 9 February, at Brendan Grace’s.