Cascade is funded by Creative Ireland and aims to explore how the laneways of our historic town centres can adapt to cope with increased rainfall from climate change.All residents of Ballina are invited to take part in a series of events and creative workshops throughout 2024 and 2025 to share their experiences of water and public space in the town, and explore how laneways can become a connected trail of climate-resilient, shared spaces that celebrate water. 

For an update on project news and events click the link below. 

Following our co-design workshops we have 20 sketch ideas to transform the laneways and celebrate water! 

Please click here to vote for your top 5.
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Have you a story to tell about the laneways?

Or suggestions on how they can be improved?

Browse our StoryMaps and share your stories, thoughts and ideas here.

Meet our team

The Cascade Project Team are: Orla Murphy, Sarah Cotterill, Philip Crowe, Rebecca O’Malley from UCD Centre for Irish Towns; Mayo CoCo Councillor Mark Duffy and Kevin Loftus from Ballina Greenest Town and artist Ríonach Ní Néill (www.citog.ie). Ballina Greenest Town is a local initiative based in Ballina that aims to support Ballina to become Ireland's Greenest Town, led by Cllr Mark Duffy and Kevin Loftus. All team members are remunerated for their work on this project.

How will you find out what happens with this project? Please keep up to date with Cascade news and events via www.subscribepage.io/cascade and www.instagram.com/cascade_ballina. 

For more detailed information on the project please see here.

Contact Details: If you have any further questions about the project, please feel free to contact - Rebecca O’Malley Email: [email protected]

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