Dear Supporter,

Thank you so much for adding your voice and signing the petition to protect the Watery Hill Steps. Your support is crucial in our collective effort to defend this piece of Drogheda's heritage.

Because of your commitment, we are sending a powerful message to our local representatives that our public spaces are not for sale. The Watery Hill Steps are more than just a pathway; they are a vital daily link for pedestrians, a meeting place where people all ages connect, and an important piece of our local history that must be preserved for future generations.

Residents from Mount St Oliver Street,Congress Avenue,Priest Lane,Marian Park,Cherrybrook Drive have officially submitted a formal request to the Louth County Council.

This request calls on the Council to:

• Designate the Watery Hill Steps as a Protected Structure to secure its long-term preservation.
• Ensure the structural safety and permanent public access to the Steps for everyone.
• Improve traffic conditions in the streets leading to the Steps(or implement plans from 2022) making the area safer for pedestrians and residents alike.

This formal request is a key part of our strategy, but the petition remains important. It demonstrates to the councillors and the Council officials that this is not just the view of a few individuals, but a widely supported community campaign. Every signature adds weight to our demand for action.

Want to do more?

If you are eager to help further, you can have a direct impact by contacting our local councillors. A personal message from a constituent can make all the difference.

Please consider sending a brief, polite message to your local councillors, asking them to:

Publicly support the protection of the Watery Hill Steps.
Advocate for the rezoning of the dangerous embankment to Open Space.
Support initiatives and plans devised in 2022 to improve traffic regulation in the area.
You can find the contact details for all Louth County Councillors here:
https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/louth_county_council/councillors/

Thank you again for standing with us. Together, we can ensure the Watery Hill Steps remain open for everyone, forever. 

Sincerely,

The Campaign to Protect Watery Hill Steps