Our group representatives, Anthea and Stephen, were very humbled to be invited to last night's community meeting for businesses affected by the floods in Downpatrick. Our hearts are very much with businesses and families as they navigate this very distressing...
Clean the Quoile supporters were out in force on Sunday 4th June for a community litter pick at Jane's Shore in Downpatrick. The River Quoile is an area of outstanding natural beauty that is enjoyed by picnicers, dog walkers, runners...
The River Quoile in Downpatrick is an area of scientific interest and it is hoped that a photography competition running on the Clean the Quoile social media pages will evidence the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the...
Jane's Shore is one of the most picturesque walking routes along the River Quoile in Downpatrick and the work to enhance the pathway here will help attract more visitors to the area. Unfortunately with more traffic, comes more litter. And...
Pictured (light green blotches) are algae blooms on the River Quoile in September 2022, located between the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Inch Abbey in Downpatrick. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus in rivers (from insecticides, pesticides, soil erosion, sewage, storm water...
As part of this year's St Patrick's Day Festival in Downpatrick, we've teamed up with Quoile Angling Club to deliver the Pike & Predator Angling Competition at the River Quoile. Downpatrick is home to St Patrick's burial site, so it's...
We met with Dr Mark Hammond of NIEA, Patrick Brown MLA, Councillor Cadogan Enright and other stakeholders to discuss the reopening of the Quoile Countryside Centre in Downpatrick. The stone-walled building beside Quoile Castle is managed by NIEA and has...
The first multi-agency meeting to address concerns at the river Quoile was held today, 22nd November 2022. Chaired by Councillor Gareth Sharvin, the meeting was attended by representatives of Clean up the Quoile, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Inland Fisheries at...
What an interesting and informative day spent at the Quoile! The first 'walk and learn' tour proved a huge success with Duane Fitzsimmons talking us through the myths and legends of a once busy shipping lane. Through the centuries many...
Clean up the Quoile has teamed up with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to deliver two 'walk and learn' events, which delve into the cultural and historical background of the River Quoile area. Explore the Quoile - Myths...