Quin Village Tidy Towns

Quin Village Tidy Towns Quin (Irish: Cuinche, meaning "five ways") is a village in southeast County Clare in Ireland.
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It is an 18th Century village located on the River Rine, dominated by the large and picturesque ruin of the 14th Century Franciscan Abbey.

20/08/2026

The Grotto in Quin is a much-loved sacred place in the heart of the village, centred on the beautiful statue of Our Lady and carefully restored for the community and for future generations. 🌿🙏
This restoration was made possible by the time, skill and generosity of many local people.
With sincere thanks to Pat O’Brien — QVTT Chairman and project lead; Cyril O’Reilly — architect and design; Adrian Fahy — stonework, ably assisted by Tommy Crowley; Ger Clancy of Ennis Iron Works — new railings; Cyril McMahon — topsoil; Kieran Shanahan — teleporter work to move topsoil into the planters; Mike Ryan, Dave Loughman and Barry Moyles — QVTT volunteers; and the QVTT Planting Team — Elaine Wall, Rory O’Connor and Orla Platten. 🐝

Special thanks also to Ann McNamara for her research on the Grotto, and to Mary McGrath for providing the wonderful black-and-white photographs from the early 1960s.

We also remember with gratitude all those who have cared for and maintained this special place over the years.

Quin Village Tidy Towns gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the St Francis Credit Union Social and Cultural Fund to this project. Thank you for your support.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, 22 August, it is especially fitting that the following day we gather to bless this much-loved Marian place in our village.

🙏 The Grotto will be blessed this Sunday, 23 August, after the 11am Mass by Fr Tom Ryan. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Fáilte roimh chách.

10/08/2026

From a farm field to a place of remembrance.
Through a Quin Village Tidy Towns initiative, this Famine Pot was given a new life and a permanent place in our village.
During the Great Famine, pots like this were used to prepare soup for people facing starvation, with a single pot capable of providing hundreds of servings.
Generously donated by Ann and Cyril McMahon, the pot was restored by Aidan and Seamus Duggan of Kilkishen Coatings. From there, it became a real community effort, with local volunteers, craftspeople and businesses coming together to preserve an important piece of our heritage.
Today, with Quin Abbey in the background, it stands as a reminder of hardship, compassion and resilience — and of what can be achieved when a community works together.
With National Heritage Week approaching, it feels like a fitting time to share its story.

Ní neart go cur le chéile. ❤️

📷 With thanks to QVTT volunteers Ina Crowley, Dave Barry and Karina Slattery for sharing photographs of the Famine Pot Project.

We’re delighted to welcome Ailís Crowley, founder of FASH Forward, to Quin for a Sustainable Fashion & Community Repair ...
05/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Ailís Crowley, founder of FASH Forward, to Quin for a Sustainable Fashion & Community Repair Workshop 🌿
Ailís helps communities and organisations understand the circular economy through practical repair, upcycling and zero-waste workshops. Leading by example, our own Sustainability Lead, Alison Deane, will also demonstrate simple clothing repair techniques that everyone can try 🪡
📅 Sunday, 13 September
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Quin Community Centre
This workshop is part of our circular actions to keep clothing and other useful items in use for longer. By learning simple repair skills, we can reduce textile waste, save money and give valued clothes a longer life ♻️
👕 Bring a T-shirt, shirt, jeans or another garment needing a basic repair. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already enjoy mending, you’ll be very welcome.
Supported by funding from Pobal.ie.
📣 Please save the date and share this event with your family, friends and local groups!

💚 Support Quin Village TidyTowns through iDonateQuin is a special place because of the people who care about it.Every ye...
01/08/2026

💚 Support Quin Village TidyTowns through iDonate

Quin is a special place because of the people who care about it.

Every year, our volunteers generously give their time, skills and energy to make our village an even better place to live, work and visit.

🌸 Your support helps us to:
• Enhance our streetscapes and public spaces, including the reimagined Grotto.
• Create and maintain beautiful seasonal floral displays.
• 🌿 Protect and enhance biodiversity.
• 🏺 Preserve local landmarks, including the restored Famine Pot.
• 🌱 Deliver future projects that benefit our whole community.

We’re delighted to launch our iDonate page, making it easier than ever to support our work.

💚 How you can support us:
📱 Tap the link in our bio
📷 Scan the QR code in this post
🌐 Visit: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/qvtt

📮 If you prefer, cash donations can also be made at Quin Post Office.

💚 Every euro donated is invested back into projects and initiatives that benefit our community.

🤝 If you’re not in a position to donate, you can still make a real difference by liking, commenting, sharing this post and helping us spread the word.

Míle buíochas to everyone who volunteers, supports and believes in Quin Village TidyTowns. Together, we’re helping to make Quin an even better place for everyone.

Ní neart go cur le chéile. 🇮🇪💚

24/07/2026

🌸 A huge thank you to all the QVTT Water Babes for the care, dedication and countless hours that go into maintaining our spectacular hanging baskets, planters and window boxes, helping to make Quin such a beautiful place to live and visit.

🌷 A special thank you to Bernie for creating the stunning floral displays that continue to stop people in their tracks.
♻️💧 With the hosepipe ban now in place, Pat O’Brien has devised a sustainable way to keep the displays thriving. Water is being pumped from the river into a storage tank, and each hanging basket has its own reservoir, ensuring every drop is used efficiently with minimal waste.
💚 Míle buíochas to everyone in QVTT who gives their time so generously to enhance our village. Your dedication is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference, creating a village we can all be proud of. 🌸

Swift Summer at Quin Abbey 🪹 Every summer, swifts return to Quin Abbey, one of County Clare’s important nesting ...
18/07/2026

Swift Summer at Quin Abbey 🪹 Every summer, swifts return to Quin Abbey, one of County Clare’s important nesting sites. These remarkable birds spend almost their entire lives in the air, returning each year to the same nesting places.
Quin Village Tidy Towns supports swifts through conservation work by helping to provide safe nesting opportunities and community events.
If you are visiting Quin Abbey this summer, take a moment to look up. You may hear their distinctive screaming calls as they race overhead.
Many thanks to Mary McGrath Fahy for sharing her photos and to everyone involved in our swift actions.
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