Public Consultation on Proposed Black Castle Project, Aug 21st 2025

Wicklow County Council, together with Wicklow Town Team and project consultants Studio idir invite the people of Wicklow Town to get involved in some fun, free, informal events where you are invited to share your ideas for the Black Castle and its surrounding grounds! How do you use it? What would you change? How would you like to see this highly valued local public amenity to be developed. Come along on 21st August or send us your photos during heritage week!

1. Submit your snaps

Submissions online, 1st-20th August

Outdoor Exhibition, 21st August, Black Castle Grounds

Have you ever snapped a photo of or at the Black Castle? Maybe you caught the sunrise through the ruins, or posed climbing the steps? Send us your photos, professional or amateur, past or present, to be part of an outdoor exhibition showcasing memories and interactions with the Black Castle. Email katie@studioidir.com with your photo, the name of the photographer, and a short description of your memories, or tag us in your photograph on instagram @studioidir

2. Outdoor Photo Exhibition & Walk

1:30-2:30pm, 21st August, Black Castle Grounds

Explore shared histories and memories of this historic coastland by bringing along your photos of Black Castle, to add to the exhibition, and have your say in the potential future of the development of Black Castle and it’s surrounding area on this slow walk around the site.

3. Indoor Workshop & Drop-in

4-8pm, 21st August, Wicklow Library

Join us on the top floor of the Wicklow Library for a creative, model-making, drop-in workshop exploring how we can develop the Black Castle and its surrounding area. No skills or local knowledge required! Join us anytime; a short presentation on the project will be made at 4pm and 6pm.

Everyone of all ages and abilities is welcome to every event - no booking required. If you have any questions, concerns or additional needs please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.