Brian Cahalane, a member of the Northern Ireland Swift Group wrote to Sir Terence Leahy, CEO of Tesco Plc, and explained to him why Swift numbers were falling through out the British Isles and asked if Tesco could help.
Sir Terence replied sympathetically and discussions began resulting in this magnificent tower. 

The Northern Ireland Swift Group wishes to express their appreciation to Tesco Plc. who funded the project.
Thanks to their awareness of the biodiversity in the area, Swifts in Northern Ireland now have twenty new nest boxes which will help their numbers increase in Crumlin.

A plaque will be placed below the tower explaining its purpose and giving information on this magnificent bird, Already it has been visited by school children from the local schools.
It is hoped that Tesco's example will encourage other supermarkets to follow their lead.
Swift Conservation - http://www.swift-conservation.org/ - Keeping the Skies Alive!
Photos © Brian Cahalane
