Adare (392 marks) has retained its Limerick title in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2025, the national winner of which was Carrick-on-Shannon (Leitirm).
In the runners-up spot was Galbally (388), while Castleconnell (384) finished third. There was also the retention of Bronze Medals for both Ardpatrick and Newcastle West. First-time winner of the Endeavour Award was Kilmeedy.
In the schools category, Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff, was named Tiny Tidy Towns Regional Winner for the South West/Mid-West Region. This follows a strong year for local schools, with almost 40 awarded Green Flags in May.
Separately, Kilmallock has been named the overall winner of the 2025 Limerick Going for Gold competition, taking home the top prize of €10,000 at a celebratory ceremony held in the Castletroy Park Hotel. The other podium places were secured by Templeglantine and Castleonnell.
Kilteely was named winner in the ‘Limerick Bee Friendly in Bloom’ category. Among others to be honoured were Granagh (Endeavour), Bruff (Judges’ Request), Kilmeedy and Hospital (ReUse), and Kildimo (New Entry).
In Cork North, Castletownroche was once again the winner (on 386 marks), ahead of Kildorrery (383), Millstreet (373) and Fermoy (369).
The excellent results reflect the great work being done by Tidy Towns volunteers, in conjunction with councils and local community groups.
Results for the various towns and villages are as follows;
Limerick: Adare 392, Galbally 388, Castleconnell 384, Ardpatrick 380, Newcastle West 370, Glin 369, Broadford 367, Kilmallock 366, Templeglantine 362, Askeaton 359, Kilmeedy 356, Croom 358, Bruff 357, Athea 352, Kilfinane 342, Murroe 342, Doon 341, Anglesboro 340, Mountcollins 336, Patrickswell 333, Knocklong 332, Hospital 330, Tournafulla 330, Croagh 329, Kilteely 329, Rathkeale 318, Glenbrohane 317, Ballyorgan 316, Feenagh 311, Ballysteen 311, Glenosheen 311, Caherdavin 305, Glenroe 304, Cappamore 302, Kilcornan 300, Garrienderk 296, Caherconlish 294, Rockhill Bruree 288, Ballyhahill 285, Dromcollogher 281, Gouldavoher 279, Ballingarry 276, Elton 274, Granagh 260, Pallaskenry 255, Effin 247, Bulgaden 235, Herbertstown 235.
Cork North: Castletownroche 386, Kildorrery 383, Millstreet 373, Fermoy 369, Milford 364, Banteer 363, Mitchelstown 352, Mallow 351, Boherbue 351, Kanturk 349, Sallybrook 347, Charleville 341, Newmarket 331, Newtownshandrum 319, Castlemagner 279, Twopothouse/Newtwopothouse 272, and Dromahane 271.