Bracklyn Wind Farm - Building Buzz with Bee Hotels for a Greener Future🐝

March 2023

Visitors can experience newly installed bug hotels, which Bracklyn Wind Farm has donated to the Tidy Towns in Delvin.

The bug hotels, were unveiled to the public in March 2023 and are located in the Delvin village picnic area, which is close to the Livestock Mart.

The creepy crawly hotels will provide cosy shelter for insects big and small and will be there to promote pollination and elevate ecosystem diversity all year long.

Bracklyn Bug Hotels were presented as part of the Galetech sponsorship & community grants programme. This programme aims to empower and involve the local communities we work in. It is to enrich the quality of life and aid “green transition” in communities.

Thank you to the Delvin Festival Committee and Delvin Tidy Towns for reaching out as part of this local support initiative.

For further information please visit www.bracklynwindfarm.ie or contact our Community Liaison, Deirdre Keegan on 087 1163 978.

The Delvin Parade used a “renewable green theme” for the festival this year. Fitting in with the theme of St. Patrick's Day, Bracklyn Wind Farm worked with the vendors and the committee to promote sustainability throughout the festival and the community.

Green Ethos:

Eco Portaloo - Meeting all local water authority requirements for safe waste disposal, and only using fully biodegradable chemicals in our portable toilets.

Delvin Book Fair Stall - Opting for used books over new books - Reducing carbon emissions and encouraging the circular economy.

Dempsey Jams - A local sustainable jam - Local ingredients from local residents.

Royal County Aeromodeller Club - Growing their fleet of electric model aeroplanes.

The Coffee Man - Serving your coffee and snacks a sustainable way with biodegradable cups and cutlery.

Navan Opel - Driving into the future with environmentally friendly electric vehicles.

Fore Distillery - Reducing our CO2 footprint by sourcing our ingredients from local suppliers, using renewable energy where possible and further recycling and upcycle waste produce.

Lovedfood by Richard Anthony - Upcycled horsebox with tasty street food using locally sourced produce.

Tracy Little Pink Shed - Homemade crafts and Shabby Chic Up styling and Vintage.

3rd Westmeath Delvin Scouts - Always leaving the world a little better than they found it. Locally and nationally supporting our Sustainable Development goals

Arch Bakes - Home baked goods, Reusing vintage teacups and using locally sourced produce for their goods. Contributing to local farmers markets regularly.

Maggie Bray - Homemade brown bread and other baked goods using locally sourced produce, sold locally.

Delvin Committee - Reusing flags and bunting yearly, installing insect hotels, encouraging green initiatives, and working with Bracklyn Wind Farm to encourage a transition to renewable energy.