Council to Begin Relocation of Memorial Trees at Ardee Railway Lands
Louth County Council will begin the next phase of improvement works at the Railway Lands in Ardee over the coming weeks.
The upgrades, which form part of the Ardee 2040 Regeneration Vision, will include the enhancement of almost 1.1km of path through the Railway Lands, stretching from O’Carroll Street to the N33.
To allow for this phase of the project, 122 memorial trees will be relocated to a newly designated memorial woodland within the site.
The works are designed to improve the long-term ecological health of the Railway Lands while preserving the sentimental value of trees planted by families in memory of loved ones. Many of the trees’ current locations present challenges such as shallow rooting, vulnerability to disease, and poor suitability for waterlogged soils.
The memorial woodland will be enriched with additional native species including Rowan, Birch, Alder, Hazel, and Holly. This will enhance biodiversity and create a peaceful setting for reflection. The remaining areas of the Railway Lands will continue to be available for active recreation and community use.
Louth County Council is asking families who have planted memorial trees at the Railway Lands to contact them at parks@louthcoco.ie.
