Newbridge Tidy Towns Association #DroicheadNua

Today is the #InternationalDayofForests "Forests & Economies" is the theme this year. Celebrate the essential roles of forests in driving sustainable economic prosperity & the green economy. Forests are essential for healthy economies – today & for future generations.

Otter Lutra lutra Madra Uisce Occasionally see Otters swimming in the #Liffey in early mornings or near dusk & often diving for fish. Usually elusive & secretive their coat is chestnut brown in colour. They are a protected species.

Today is #WorldFrogDay Ireland has only one species of frog (Rana temporaria, Frog choiteann) & they are found in many habitats – terrestrial, aquatic & urban areas They are amphibians, thrive in water, on land & hibernate in winter. Diet includes slugs, flies, worms & spiders

Well the big day has arrived. Best of luck to all parade participants, onlookers & visitors to #Newbridge Enjoy the festivities & thanks to the Committee who organised our #PatricksDay2026 parade. #LáLePádraig #DroicheadNua @stpatsparadeNB

Thanks to our Ribbons & Bows team who positioned the St. Patrick's Weekend decorations on the light standards in the #LiffeyLinearPark Pictured are Kate, Columba, Evonne & many thanks to Mary (not in photo) who crafted the lovely bows. facebook.com/newbridgetidyt…

Flags raised on St. Conleth's Bridge & Moorefield Rd. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day / Festival here in #Newbridge #DroicheadNua Looking forward to the parade & celebration which commences 11:45 am. on the 17th! facebook.com/newbridgetidyt…

Flags raised on St. Conleth's Bridge & Moorefield Rd. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day / Festival here in #Newbridge #DroicheadNua Looking forward to the parade & celebration which commences 11:45 am. on the 17th! facebook.com/newbridgetidyt…

Grape Hyacinth Muscari Armeniacum Bú fíniúna This perennial flower appearing now until May in a cluster of 20-40 small, bell-shaped, cobalt-blue coloured flowers per stalk – each bell-shaped floret has a tiny white band on the rim. They tend to naturalise. #WildflowerHour

Siberian squill Scilla Siberica These brilliant blue bell-shaped flowers are a common sight in the early spring & are attractive to bees / pollinating insects. Growing on the #BeeHighway on the Towpath to the Strand in the #LiffeyLinearPark #WildflowerHour

Dandelion Taraxacum vulgaria Caisearbhán Native plants already flowering. These early bloomers play a crucial role as an important food source - providing both pollen & nectar - for pollinators like bees. #DandelionsAreFlowersToo #WildflowerHour

Today 14th March is #InternationalDayofActionForRivers It is a day that is dedicated to saving, celebrating & creating awareness about the importance of our rivers. We need to highlight activities which harm our rivers & protect them at all costs.

Daffodil Lus an Chromchinn #Daffodils flower from hardy, perennial bulbs in early Spring. They can naturalise & multiply over a number of years. The late #PeterKennedy RIP organised the planting of a number of clusters of Daffodil in various locations in the #LiffeyLinearPark

Starling Sturnus vulgaris Druid One of Ireland's most familiar & widespread birds, pinkish legs, commonly seen in parks, gardens & on farms. Here all year round & often flies as part of a massive flock known as murmurations. Feeds on seeds, cereals, fruit & insets.

Mute Swan Cygnus olor Eala bhalbh One of Ireland’s most widespread & familiar birds we are indeed fortunate to have a good number in the locality & these two in the #LiffeyLinearPark One ringed CDIZ (born #Lakeside LHDParklands in 2022) & unringed partner.

Red Tailed Bumble Bee Bombus Lapidarius Bumbóg Earr-Rua Found in flower rich habitats, parks & gardens. Females are jet black with a red tail with black hairs on the hind leg. Males are similar but have red hairs on the hindleg & yellow facial hairs & on the ‘collar’ (thorax).

Liffey Linear Park Installation of New Safety Railing @KildareCoCo plan to erect a safety railing along a section of the Liffey riverbank to the rear of Ryston Close. Work starts week commencing 9th March & will take 2 to 3 days. The path will be closed for duration of works.

Red Dead-nettle Lamium purpureum Caochneantóg dhearg A native plant, pinkish-purple plant flowering during the week on the side of a busy footpath. It’s green leaves occasionally have a purple tint & don’t have a typical nettles sting - quite widespread. #WildflowerHour

#GiveToGain Is the theme for International Women's Day 2026 Thanks to all the women who #Volunteer with us each year! Lá Idirnáisiúnta na mBan sona! More Info: internationalwomensday.com #IWD2026

We are giving notice of a temporary footpath closure at the rear of Ryston Close from Monday, 9 March. #Kildare #YourCouncil

Liffey Linear Park Installation of New Safety Railing @KildareCoCo plan to erect a safety railing along a section of the Liffey riverbank to the rear of Ryston Close. Work starts week commencing 9th March & will take 2 to 3 days. The path will be closed for duration of works.