Cllr Sharon Tolan (second from left) with Cllr Marie White, and judges, Angela and Willie Dillon, and winners, Shauna and Rachael, Donnycarney.
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The Mayor of Laytown-Bettystown, Cllr Sharon Tolan (second from left) with Cllr Marie White, and judges, Angela and Willie Dillon, and winners, Shauna and Rachael, Donnycarney.
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Agnieszka Ryan, Navan, at work.
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The beach crew at the National Sandcastle Competition.
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Leva Ofmane, Drogheda, was second.
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Third were Rebecca and Robyn London.
Under radiant blue skies, thousands flocked to Bettystown beach for this year’s National Sandcastle Competition, which turned the shoreline into a vibrant outdoor gallery of imagination and artistry.
Families, children, and sculptors of all ages and backgrounds spent the day crafting everything from towering castles to intricate sea creatures. The joyful atmosphere, coupled with the stunning creativity on display, made for a spectacular community celebration.
Organisers were thrilled with the turnout. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day,” said organiser Susan. “The talent was exceptional, the sun was shining, and it was heart warming to see such a strong sense of community and fun.”
The event would not have been possible without the generous support of its sponsors The Cottages Ireland, Gilna’s Cottage Inn, Meath County Council, BIM-FLAG, Drogheda Credit Union – East Meath Branch, Aldi, The Beach Wardens, Cllrs Sharon Tolan and Maria White, and Pat’s Supermarket, Laytown.
Results
Under-5 Category
1st: Liam Brady – Octopus Castles Mornington; 2nd: Quinn, Minnie, Callie – Porcupine Bettystown; 3rd: Lea Conway – Whale Mornington.
Under-8 Category
1st: Robyn O’Reagon and Julie Strong – Team Work Laytown and Bellewstown 2nd: Emma McCourt – Castle Bettystown; 3rd: Sean McDonagh – Sponge Bob Bettystown.
Under-13 Category
1st: Thomas Keating – Car, Mornington, 2nd: Emma McLoughlin – Turtle, Trim; 3rd Place: Liam and David Wilkinson – Tara Brooch, Bettystown.
Family Category
1st: Ivan, Maria, Victoria – Ireland’s Marine, World, Ukraine; 2nd: Keatings – 4 Tiered Castle, Mornington; 3rd: Mooneys – Hogwarts, Dublin
Junior Sculpture Category
1st: Ollie Ofmanis – Patrick Star, Drogheda, 2nd: Daisy, Joy, Kathleen, Amy, Helena – Sponge Bob House, Laytown, 3rd: Sean and Adam – Lost Pyramid, Bettystown.
Senior Sculpture Category
1st: Shauna & Rachel – Whale, Donnycarney; 2nd: Ieve Ofmane – Kitten in Bucket, Drogheda; 3rd: Rebecca and Robyn Wogan – Bettystown Temple, London.