Baile Slachtmhar
Bhéal an Mhuirthead
Belmullet Tidy Towns
Belmullet Tidy Towns - endeavours to continually improve our environment and to make our town a better place in which to live, work and visit.
Féachann Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead lenár dtimpeallacht a fheabhsú go leanúnach agus chun ár mbaile a dhéanamh mar áit níos fearr le maireachtáil, oibriú agus cuairt a thabhairt air.
About
Faoi
Belmullet Tidy Towns entered it’s first competition in 1960’s and have grown to an award winning group who organise a variety of events for everyone to participate in. These include a national heritage week, community recycling information, an annual Corncrake tour. Belmullet Tidy Towns work alongside Mayo County Council organising workshops with schools/youth groups and to educate with the public about An Taisce's (clean coasts) and Irish Water 'Think before you flush' campaign.
How to get involved
Conas a bheith páirteach
Belmullet Tidy towns are always on the lookout for volunteers, the more the merrier. There are so many ways to get involved, to share your ideas and improve biodiversity on your home patch and all while making new friends and improving the environment we call home..
Awards
Dámhachtanaí
Belmullet Tidy Towns - have won numerous awards, a testament to the dedication of its volunteers.
Great Yellow Bumblebee
EIP Project.
This project was recently awarded to a project team led by Belmullet Tidy Towns and Mayo County Council, which will work with local farmers to design an agri-environment scheme to put in measures to benefit the bee and wider biodiversity.
New Book
Leabhar Nua
An Bhumbóg Mhór Bhuí ar Strae is a beautifully illustrated bilingual children’s book by Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead volunteers Katherine Mangan and Margaret Tallott. Inspired by the conservation work of Belmullet Tidy Towns, to save the Great Yellow Bumblebee, this book follows the story of an endangered bee’s journey westwards, searching for sustenance on her way to the beautiful and biodiverse habitats of Erris and Belmullet.
An Bhumbóg Mhór Bhuí ar Strae’ is available to buy locally from: Carey’s Newsagents and Bookstore (Main Street, Belmullet); Hegarty’s Gift Shop (Carter Square, Belmullet); Oifig Fáilte (Tourist Office, Main Street, Belmullet); Áras Inis Gluaire (Belmullet); SOLAS Visitor Centre (Eachléim); Castle Book Shop (Castle Street and Main Street, Castlebar).
You can order it online from the book illustrator Jean Beard
