New Community Garden project brings Offaly town together

Pictured at the launch of the communiyt garden project in Banagher are Ben Pillion (LOETB Banagher), Clare Claffey and Carol Grogan (Banagher Tidy Towns), celebrating the beginning of what they hope will become a thriving community asset for many years to come.

placeholder image — Pictured at the launch of the communiyt garden project in Banagher are Ben Pillion (LOETB Banagher), Clare Claffey and Carol Grogan (Banagher Tidy Towns), celebrating the beginning of what they hope will become a thriving community asset for many years to come.

Project is an exciting partnership between Banagher Tidy Towns and the LOETB Banagher

A NEW community garden is set to flourish in Banagher thanks to an exciting partnership between Banagher Tidy Towns and the LOETB Banagher.

The project, which has recently received the go-ahead, will create a vibrant community space where people can grow fruit, vegetables and flowers, support biodiversity, and enjoy the many physical and mental wellbeing benefits that gardening offers.

The initiative is designed to be a place for everyone in the community – regardless of age or gardening experience – to come together, learn new skills, meet new people and help create a lasting resource for Banagher.

Work is already well underway, with volunteers preparing planting beds and beginning the transformation of the site. Organisers say the enthusiasm shown so far has been encouraging, but they are now appealing for more volunteers to help bring the project to life.

"We want this garden to be a place that the entire community can be proud of," said Clare Claffey of Banagher Tidy Towns. "Whether you have years of gardening experience or have never picked up a spade before, there is a place for you. Every hour volunteered will help create something special for Banagher."

The community garden is a collaboration between Banagher Tidy Towns and the LOETB Banagher, highlighting the value of local partnerships in delivering projects that benefit the wider community.

Anyone interested in getting involved is invited to contact Banagher Tidy Towns through its Facebook page or contact (087) 6787403. Volunteers are welcome to help with gardening, planting, maintenance, DIY projects and many other aspects of developing the garden.