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The role of local authorities in supporting Tidy Towns Groups in Ireland

Josephine Cotter

  • 16th February 2026
  • Ireland
  • 14 mins read

The Supervalu Tidy Towns competition, a national Irish initiative promoting cleaner, greener and more sustainable communities. This briefing outlines local government’s role in the annual competition, details the 2025 Gold Medal winners, and suggests how to strengthen the partnership approach with local councils for sustaining and expanding success.

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