Volunteers’ hard work pays off as Limerick city earns coveted Tidy Towns Gold Medal

LIMERICK City has struck Gold in the 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition for the first time, moving up from a Silver Medal in 2024.

Adare Tidy Towns continues to show leadership by retaining its Gold Medal award and Kilmeedy has been recognised with the Endeavour Award for most improved performance. The Endeavour Award is given to the Tidy Towns entrant in each county that shows the biggest improvement from the previous year.

Among the Limerick accolades were: Galbally – County Second and Silver Medal (retained), Castleconnell – County Third and Silver Medal (retained), Newcastle West – Bronze Medal (retained) and Ardpatrick – Bronze Medal (retained.)

In the schools category, Scoil Dean Cussen in Bruff was named Tiny Tidy Towns Regional Winner for the South West and Mid-West Region, receiving a €1,000 prize. This follows a strong year for Limerick schools, with 38 awarded Green Flags in May 2025.

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Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, praised the efforts of all involved, saying: “I want to congratulate every single community across Limerick who took part in this year’s Tidy Towns competition.

“A special word of praise goes to Limerick City Tidy Towns for their outstanding achievement in securing a Gold Medal, a fantastic step forward that reflects years of dedication. Whether you’re a small village or a busy urban centre, your efforts make a real difference. Keep up the good work.”

Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery commented: “The results from this year’s Tidy Towns competition, and the Going for Gold awards ... show just how committed our communities are to improving their local areas. These achievements are the result of countless hours of voluntary work, creativity, and collaboration.”

Helen Kenneally, Environmental Awareness Officer, added: “It is more important than ever to support the voluntary work of Tidy Towns groups and Residents Associations throughout Limerick. Participating in the National Tidy Towns and Limerick Going for Gold competitions are valuable opportunities for communities to come together and undertake sustainable local activities.”

As the 2025 Tidy Towns season concludes, Limerick City and County Council say they acknowledge the vital role these groups play in enriching both the physical and social environment of communities. All work is undertaken on a voluntary basis, encompassing sustainability projects and essential maintenance tasks.

Each year, participating groups are supported through Pobal funding, enabling them to deliver local projects aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.