Carlow hosts prestigious European floral awards in triumph
Ireland celebrated a momentous occasion as Carlow welcomed international delegates for the fifty-first Entente Florale Europe ceremony. The event highlighted remarkable local achievements, with Sligo and Louth securing gold medals amidst a vibrant display of continental environmental excellence.
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Carlow Town served as the magnificent backdrop for the 2026 Entente Florale Europe awards, an esteemed environmental competition that marked its fifty-first anniversary this past Saturday. Hosted at the Visual Centre of Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, the ceremony drew over 160 international delegates to celebrate the intersection of community spirit and ecological stewardship.
Ireland enjoyed a stellar performance on the European stage, with Riverstown in County Sligo and Blackrock in County Louth both securing gold awards. Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, TD, attended the festivities to honour the winners, noting that the event was particularly significant given Ireland’s current Presidency of the EU Council. The Minister also presented the special Green Spaces accolade to the Hungarian town of Kecskemét, acknowledging their contribution to urban biodiversity.
Reflecting on the success, the Minister praised the dedication of local volunteers and the TidyTowns movement, which remain highly regarded benchmarks for community-led environmental progress. By fostering sustainability and inclusion, these initiatives continue to revitalise local economies and strengthen social cohesion. Further information regarding the full list of winners and competition details is available on the official Entente Florale website.
Ireland enjoyed a stellar performance on the European stage, with Riverstown in County Sligo and Blackrock in County Louth both securing gold awards. Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, TD, attended the festivities to honour the winners, noting that the event was particularly significant given Ireland’s current Presidency of the EU Council. The Minister also presented the special Green Spaces accolade to the Hungarian town of Kecskemét, acknowledging their contribution to urban biodiversity.
Reflecting on the success, the Minister praised the dedication of local volunteers and the TidyTowns movement, which remain highly regarded benchmarks for community-led environmental progress. By fostering sustainability and inclusion, these initiatives continue to revitalise local economies and strengthen social cohesion. Further information regarding the full list of winners and competition details is available on the official Entente Florale website.