By Dan Walsh
An Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan presented trees to members of Castletown Development Group to celebrate National Tree Week, an annual event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte.
This year marks 40 years of National Tree Week, the theme “Growing a Greener Future Together” reflects the collective effort of communities, organisations, and individuals across the country who continue to plant, protect, and cherish Ireland’s trees.
Cllr Joe Sullivan stated that “this year’s theme invites communities across our county to come together to appreciate the beauty and crucial importance of Ireland’s trees. I encourage all to plant more trees and to celebrate Ireland’s trees.”
To celebrate National Tree Week, Wexford County Council in conjunction with the Tree Council of Ireland and Coillte distributed 800 native saplings to primary schools across County Wexford.
Wexford County Council also promote and support local communities with the ‘Trees for Wexford Scheme’ which saw 9,669 trees, and saplings distributed to voluntary community groups and schools in February 2026.
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