Blessington Tourist Office also plays an important role in developing and leading community projects, promoting social and cultural connections, providing a platform for people to exchange ideas, share resources, and support one another. In the past we have held art exhibitions, Halloween walks, children’s art classes and storytelling.
We also offer window painting opportunities for local artists and window competitions.
Some of our community projects:
Annual Halloween Party
A guided costume walk of the town, weather permitting of course, followed by some Halloween stories and treats in our office.
St Paddy’s Day Parade
Christmas Fair Fundraiser
Our annual Christmas Fair for 2024 helped raise €812 for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. In January 2025, we met with Aoibheann’s dad Jimmy to present him with the money and to hear more about the history of the charity. We want to thank all members of the community who, by supporting our fair and local artists, helped us to raise this fantastic figure.
Masks For the Vulnerable
During the Covid pandemic, we handmade masks in our office and handed them out to the most vulnerable in our community
Halloween Swap Shop
In October 2024 we hosted our first ever Halloween Costume Swap Shop. It was a great success and all leftover costumes were donated to charity. Our Annual Christmas Jumper Swap Shop takes place in November.
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We co-host a number of electrical good recycling days with Blessington Allotments, allowing locals to dispose of unused or broken electrical goods in a sustainable way.
Pieta House Darkness into Light
In 2023, we joined Blessington & District Forum to run the Darkness into Light event. This event was a huge success and for all, a great cause
Repak Recycling Resource Awards
In 2025, we were nominated for a a Repak Recycling Resource Award alongside our friends at Blessington Allotments. It was an honour to be nominated and to represent Blessington and West Wicklow
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Window Displays
Congratulations to Karen, Clarke, and Laura Dunne and Ava Jordan whose November display (‘Candy Lane’ was the winner of our window competition. Thank you to everyone who took part they were all amazing.
Charities
We are also proud to have raised money for many local charities including West Wicklow Cancer Support for which we raised €1’003, Pieta House for which we raised €1’122, Community Pool for West Wicklow for which we raised €1’000, and The Blessington Day Care Centre for which we raised €801
Humanitarian support for Ukrainian refugees
In 2022 we held a special community appeal for Ukraine where our office was a drop-off point for those who wished to donate essential items.
