Ballinahown crowned Ireland’s tidiest town 2026
Ballinahown in County Westmeath has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026, marking a milestone for its dedicated community. The announcement was made at the annual SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony held at Dublin’s Croke Park, celebrating record participation nationwide.
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Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, declared Ballinahown, County Westmeath, as the winner of Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026 during the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park, Dublin, on Friday, 23 October. The event brought together over 600 volunteers and was livestreamed to a broad online audience. This year saw a record-breaking 936 towns enter the prestigious competition, reflecting its enduring appeal since its inception in 1958.
Ballinahown, a village of just 160 residents, had previously won Ireland’s Tidiest Village in 2024 and has participated consistently over the past four decades. Minister Calleary praised the community’s resilience, innovation, and volunteer spirit, emphasising the competition’s role in promoting sustainability and community pride. He also acknowledged the vital contribution of TidyTowns volunteers nationwide who strive to enhance the quality of life in their localities.
In addition to Ballinahown’s overall win, Carraig Airt in County Donegal received the Gaeltacht Award, while the Young Persons in TidyTowns accolade went to Dromiskin, County Louth, presented by Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD. Margaret Barron, Chief Marketing Officer at Musgrave, congratulated the winning communities and highlighted the impressive dedication of over 31,000 volunteers across 936 committees, underscoring the competition’s intergenerational impact and importance to community development. Full winner details are available at tidytowns.ie and supervalu.ie.
Ballinahown, a village of just 160 residents, had previously won Ireland’s Tidiest Village in 2024 and has participated consistently over the past four decades. Minister Calleary praised the community’s resilience, innovation, and volunteer spirit, emphasising the competition’s role in promoting sustainability and community pride. He also acknowledged the vital contribution of TidyTowns volunteers nationwide who strive to enhance the quality of life in their localities.
In addition to Ballinahown’s overall win, Carraig Airt in County Donegal received the Gaeltacht Award, while the Young Persons in TidyTowns accolade went to Dromiskin, County Louth, presented by Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD. Margaret Barron, Chief Marketing Officer at Musgrave, congratulated the winning communities and highlighted the impressive dedication of over 31,000 volunteers across 936 committees, underscoring the competition’s intergenerational impact and importance to community development. Full winner details are available at tidytowns.ie and supervalu.ie.
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