Past & completed projects
A record of what the community has delivered - walkways, planting, coastal work and amenities that are already on the ground.
Courtown Community Council has delivered a wide range of environmental, infrastructural and community projects over recent years, working with local and national partners. Here's some of what's been completed.
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33,730
Trees planted locally
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2,000m+
Of woodland walkway restored
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3
environmental awards for coastal & community work
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33,730
Trees planted locally
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2,000m+
Of woodland walkway restored
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3
environmental awards for coastal & community work
Walking & active travel
Done
Riverchapel to Courtown linked walkway
A linked walking route between Riverchapel and Courtown. Funded by the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.
Done
Courtown to Kiltennel walking trail
A coastal walking trail linking Courtown and Kiltennel. Delivered with the Wexford Walking Trail Initiative.
Done
Gorey to Courtown footpath
An off-road footpath connecting Gorey and Courtown, supported by the Active Travel Programme.
Done
Woodland walkway restoration
Over 2,000 metres of walkway through Courtown Woods restored, with Wexford Walking Trails.
Environment & biodiversity
Done
Community tree planting
33,730 trees planted locally, in partnership with Seal Rescue Ireland.
2025
Community River Restoration Project
Riparian willow planting along the Ounavarra after Storm Claudia, with Clean Coasts, to stabilise the riverbank and create habitat.
On-going
Clean Coasts beach clean-ups
Regular beach and coastal clean-ups along the shoreline through the spring and summer.
Amenities & infrastructure
Done
Courtown Pier enhancement works
Improvements to the pier and harbour area. Funded by the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.
Done
Harbour telescope
A community coin-operated telescope installed at the harbour, in partnership with SSE Arklow.
Recognition
1st prize
Best Community Coastal Management Initiative, Keep Wexford Beautiful Awards 2022.
2nd prize
Keep Wexford Beautiful Awards 2023.
Delivered with the support of
Wexford County Council, Wexford Local Development, Wexford Walking Trails, Town & Village Renewal Scheme, Active Travel Programme, Seal Rescue Ireland, Clean Coasts, SSE Arklow