Iris Street Alleyway Transformation Wins Belfast in Bloom Award
A local alleyway in Iris Street, transformed by neighboring friends Debbie Carragher and Paula McKeever, has received a special award from Belfast City Council.
The project, which aimed to turn the alleyway into a community space, won the 'Best Community Garden' in West Belfast at the Belfast in Bloom Awards 2025.
"The alleyway is owned by the Department for Infrastructure. There are a lot of people across Belfast trying to claim their alley spaces back," explained Debbie.
- The alleyway was previously a neglected space with rubbish and dog waste.
- Debbie and Paula worked together for a year to transform the space into a community garden.
- Their hard work paid off, and they received a Belfast in Bloom award from the Lord Mayor.
Author's summary: Neighbours transform Iris Street alleyway into a community garden.
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