Loch Gowna Tidy Towns

Who We Are - Loch Gowna Tidy Towns

About Us

Welcome to Loch Gowna Tidy Towns, where we will keep you up to date with news and events happening in our beautiful village. Each year, we will enter the 'SuperValu Tidy Towns' competition, having won a Commendation Award in 2022.

Please keep checking in for community news/events regarding developments in the area, and volunteering opportunities. Also, please send us any questions and suggestions you may have for community events, and ideas for our beautiful village. All suggestions welcome.

Your Stories

Head on over to our contact page, or email us on gownatidytowns@gmail.com and tell us your experiences of growing up and living in Loch Gowna. We’d love to share your stories and pictures with the community.

happy heart morning

Monthly Health Check

Gowna Active Age present a Monthly Health Check

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

10AM TILL 12PM

ST BRIGID'S COMMUNITY HALL, LOCH GOWNA

On the last Saturday on the month, from 10am till 12pm, join us for the HAPPY HEART MORNING.

You will be seen by health professionals to check your blood pressure, and receive advice aimed at promoting heart health.

Carmel Simpson (from Gowna Community Gym) will also be providing some simple exercises designed for flexibility, mobillity, and cardiovascular health - all of which can be performed at home.

This session will be running until October 2026.

Funded by the HSE

Location : Loch Gowna Community Centre

GOWNA GLOWS 2026 (photography by anna wiercioch)

Gowna Glows Illuminates Community Spirit Through Art, Light and Performance

Gowna Glows was the largest creative community event delivered in Gowna to date, bringing together residents of all ages for an inspiring celebration of light, creativity, and togetherness.

The project centred on a series of lantern-making workshops followed by a large-scale public exhibition, transforming the community space through handmade illuminated artworks created by children, young people, adults, and local artists. Using paper, light, and recycled materials, participants explored creativity, collaboration, and shared ownership of a landmark community event.

Gowna Glows demonstrated the power of creativity to strengthen community connections, activate shared spaces, and encourage participation across generations. The project was made possible through the dedication of artists, volunteers, and the Gowna Tidy Towns group, with strong local support throughout the process.

Gowna Glows was proudly supported by Cavan County Council and Creative Ireland through Creative Cavan’s Creative Communities programme, with additional support from Whites Wine Bar, Loch Gowna, and Gowna Spice.

Gowna Active Age

Gowna Active Age is a local, charitable organisation, that looks to offer support to the over 50s in the Loch Gowna area. Future activities will involve social events, educational, arts & crafts, health & wellbeing activities, etc. We would love to hear what you would like to see in the local area. We are also looking for new members (aged over 18) to join our committee and help keep this valuable service going. Please contact us on gownaactiveage@gmail.com for more information.