Ongar Tidy Towns Celebrates Community Credit Union Support at New Playground

At Ongar Tidy Towns, we are passionate about making our community a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming place to live. Every flower planted, every litter pick organised, and every project completed is driven by one goal – to make Ongar shine. This week, we are absolutely delighted to share some exciting news: Community Credit Union has generously supported Ongar Tidy Towns with a donation that will go directly towards helping us continue our work in the area.

To mark this fantastic partnership, we recently met with the Community Credit Union team for a photoshoot at the new Ongar playground, which is currently under construction. This playground will be an incredible addition to Ongar and Dublin 15 – a vibrant, safe, and fun space where families can spend time outdoors, children can play, and neighbours can connect. Standing together at the playground site felt like the perfect way to celebrate the collaboration between Ongar Tidy Towns and Community Credit Union.

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Building Strong Community Partnerships

Support like this doesn’t just provide funding – it builds confidence, motivation, and momentum for everything we do. The generous donation from Community Credit Union means we can continue to invest in local tidy towns projects, environmental initiatives, and community improvements that make Ongar a better place for everyone.

We often say that tidy towns is more than planting flowers and sweeping paths. It’s about creating pride of place, nurturing connections between neighbours, and building something that will last for future generations. That’s why partnerships are so important. When a community-focused organisation like Community Credit Union steps forward, it sends a clear message: we believe in this place, and we believe in the people who live here.

Community Credit Union has always been at the heart of local life, offering services and support to families and businesses across Dublin 15 and beyond. Their values of community, trust, and support align perfectly with what we do at Ongar Tidy Towns. We’re not just keeping Ongar tidy – we’re helping create a place that people are proud to call home.

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Ongar Playground – A New Chapter for Our Area

The backdrop for our photoshoot with Community Credit Union was the new Ongar playground, which is already bringing excitement to families across the area. Ongar has grown rapidly in recent years, and the addition of a safe, accessible, and modern playground is something we know the community has been looking forward to for a long time.

Playgrounds are more than just swings and slides. They are spaces where children develop skills, families make memories, and neighbours meet. Having this new playground in Ongar will bring people together, encourage outdoor play, and give our tidy towns work even more purpose – because a well-kept, attractive community space is something we can all enjoy.

At Ongar Tidy Towns, we are already planning how we can complement the playground with planting, landscaping, and ongoing care to ensure it looks its best all year round. With support from Community Credit Union, these plans will become a reality sooner, and the results will benefit everyone in our community.

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Why Community Support Matters

One of the most rewarding parts of being involved in Ongar Tidy Towns is seeing the power of community spirit in action. Every time a volunteer joins a litter pick, every time a local business donates materials or sponsorship, and every time residents cheer us on, we are reminded that Ongar is full of people who care.

The donation from Community Credit Union is another example of how local organisations can make a big difference. This kind of support allows us to:

• Invest in seasonal planting projects that brighten up Ongar village and surrounding estates.

• Continue organising regular clean-up days to tackle litter and maintain our public spaces.

• Support the development of biodiversity initiatives, such as wildflower planting and pollinator-friendly areas.

• Enhance public spaces like parks, walkways, and community facilities so that they are welcoming and well cared for.

• Raise awareness about the importance of sustainability, recycling, and community pride.

Without partners like Community Credit Union, these projects would be much harder to achieve. Their support reminds us that tidy towns is a collective effort – when residents, businesses, and community organisations come together, we can make Ongar a model of what local pride can accomplish.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Community Credit Union for their generosity, encouragement, and belief in Ongar Tidy Towns. Meeting them at the new playground was a wonderful experience, and we are excited about the future possibilities this partnership brings.

We know that many people in Ongar are already members of Community Credit Union and rely on their services. Their ongoing investment back into the community shows that they are not just a financial institution, but a partner in building a stronger, more connected place for us all.

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Looking Ahead

The journey doesn’t stop here. Ongar Tidy Towns has many projects lined up for the coming months, from seasonal planting to clean-up campaigns and biodiversity initiatives. We will also be working closely with Fingal County Council and local groups to ensure the new playground becomes a centrepiece of pride for our area.

With the continued support of organisations like Community Credit Union – and the incredible volunteers and residents who give their time and energy – we know that Ongar will continue to thrive.

We invite everyone in the community to get involved with Ongar Tidy Towns. Whether you can give a few hours to help with a project, join us for a litter pick, or simply spread the word about what we do, every contribution makes a difference. Together, we can make Ongar one of the cleanest, greenest, and friendliest areas in Dublin 15.

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Conclusion – Growing Stronger Together

The support we have received from Community Credit Union is about more than money. It’s about building a relationship, sharing values, and working together to create a brighter future for Ongar. Standing together at the site of the new playground reminded us of what tidy towns is all about: community, collaboration, and pride of place.

As Ongar continues to grow and evolve, Ongar Tidy Towns will remain dedicated to ensuring that our community is looked after, loved, and celebrated. With partners like Community Credit Union by our side, the future looks very bright indeed.

✨ Once again, a sincere thank you to Community Credit Union for believing in us and supporting Ongar Tidy Towns. We are proud to call you a partner in making Ongar the very best it can be.

We applied for funding and it's been awarded

We applied for funding and it's been awarded

Ongar Tidy Towns – Anti-Litter & Anti-Graffiti Initiative

Ongar Tidy Towns is launching an enhanced Anti-Litter & Anti-Graffiti Initiative to protect and uplift our village environment. This initiative combines regular community clean-ups, targeted prevention strategies, and public education to address ongoing litter and graffiti issues, while promoting a sense of shared responsibility and civic pride.

We organise monthly litter picks involving volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. These events bring together residents, families, youth groups, and schools in a joint effort to keep Ongar clean. To support and expand these efforts, we plan to purchase a litter dust-cart – a mobile cart that will help us collect and transport rubbish more efficiently. This will allow our teams to cover larger areas during clean-ups while reducing physical strain on volunteers.

Educational outreach is central to our approach. Through collaboration with local schools, we will deliver anti-litter lessons, environmental workshops, and competitions. Students will create posters and awareness messages that will be displayed in public areas and on social media. This youth-led advocacy helps create positive habits and builds a strong foundation for long-term environmental stewardship.

 

Graffiti Management Approach

While Ongar Tidy Towns will not undertake graffiti removal directly due to material restrictions, we will actively support Fingal County Council’s efforts by promptly reporting all incidents. Volunteers will monitor known hotspots during clean-ups and submit detailed reports with photos and locations to aid swift removal. Where appropriate, we will work with local artists and youth groups to propose mural projects that discourage tagging and encourage community pride. We are committed to lasting change through teamwork, education, and practical solutions that make Ongar a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place for all.

Car Park Clean-Up at Dunnes Stores – Thank You!

 

Car Park Clean-Up at Dunnes Stores – Thank You!

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the successful clean-up at the Dunnes Stores car park in Ongar, and we’d like to extend a big thank you to the management company responsible for acting so quickly once we raised the issue.

Last week, several concerned residents alerted Ongar Tidy Towns about a growing litter issue around the car park near Dunnes Stores. Overflowing bins, loose packaging, discarded coffee cups, and food wrappers were blowing across the parking spaces, creating an unsightly and potentially hazardous environment for shoppers and visitors.

As a community group committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming Ongar, we reached out directly to the property management team for the retail area. To their credit, they responded within 24 hours. On-site staff arrived promptly with cleaning equipment and removed all the scattered waste. The bins were also emptied and secured to prevent future overflow.

This is a great example of how communication and collaboration between community volunteers and local stakeholders can bring about positive, visible change. The clean-up not only restored a cleaner look to a central shopping hub but also reinforced the importance of shared responsibility in keeping Ongar tidy.

We encourage residents to continue reporting litter issues. Whether it’s near retail outlets, in public parks, or on residential streets, the quicker we act, the easier it is to prevent rubbish from piling up or blowing into nearby green spaces.

Let’s all keep in mind:

• Use bins provided, and if they’re full, take your rubbish home.

• Don’t leave bags or boxes beside bins—they attract pests and wildlife.

• If you see consistent issues, don’t hesitate to report them to Ongar Tidy Towns or directly to Fingal County Council or management companies.

We’re stronger when we work together. Thank you again to the management team at Dunnes Stores, the residents who raised the alarm, and all those who regularly take the time to pick up a stray wrapper or two.

We’ll continue to keep lines of communication open with local businesses to ensure Ongar remains a safe, clean, and attractive place to shop, walk, and enjoy.

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