We are all part of the Village!

About:

DELGANY COMMUNITY COUNCIL (DCC)

Delgany Community Council is an all volunteer group of residents and business’ who work together to promote business, tourism and community life in Delgany. Delgany Tidy Towns is part of the Delgany Community Council.

Our main aims and objectives are:

• To create a vision for Delgany that will result in a vibrant, active and sustainable community.

• Encourage and work towards the maintenance and betterment of Delgany village and its environs.

• Preserve and protect the sites of historical interest in the Delgany area and environs.

• Act in a lobbying capacity so that the best interests of Delgany residents are heard to our local and national elected and public service representatives.

• Improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors to the village and surrounding area, including measures to protect and preserve historical and environmental assets of the Village.

• Foster a sense of inclusion, belonging and participation amongst all the residents of Delgany. In past years this has included a Christmas Carol Service, Tidy Towns Spring/Fall Clean events and a community events. Keep your eye on the Delgany Calendar for upcoming events.

All residents of Delgany are welcomed to join the DCC.  If you would like to get involved or have any issues or concerns you wish to raise please contact the DCC.

In 2016 the DCC with financial assistance from the Heritage Council undertook an archaeological, architectural and cultural survey of Delgany, a copy of which can be accessed HERE.

DELGANY TIDY TOWNS (DTT)

Delgany Tidy Towns has a fully voluntary team that aims to work with the local community to bring out the very best in our village.   We welcome anyone who would like to get involved and do not ask for big time commitments.

Delgany Tidy Towns are proud of its role in helping promote awareness of our natural heritage and resources, and the conservation of habitats and species.  It is our mission to conserve our natural wildlife areas and enhance them where necessary so that they are passed on in a healthy condition to future generations.   We are working on the creation of walks and a recreational area that allow local easy access to Delgany’s natural heritage.

We encourage and promote environmental awareness and education including waste minimization and reduction to our carbon footprint.  We are always looking for local people, young and old, to come together to create a vision for Delgany that will result in a vibrant, active and sustainable community.

Delgany Tidy Towns are involved in and support many national and international campaigns, as well as participate in the Tidy Towns Competition and most recently were recognized with a special National Award on Communities and Waterways in 2021.

Delgany Tidy Towns was established in 1982, a former member is Eamon de Buitlear, film-maker, wildlife expert and environmentalist.

There are activities running throughout the year.  Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming events, and follow Delgany Tidy Towns on Facebook!