Minister pledges €1.5 million for TidyTowns groups
Minister Dara Calleary has unveiled a €1.5 million fund to support nearly 1,000 TidyTowns groups across Ireland. This investment aims to empower volunteers in enhancing local communities with a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity initiatives.
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Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced a €1.5 million funding boost for Ireland’s TidyTowns groups during the 2026 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition awards held on 23 October. The event also celebrated Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath as the overall winner of Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026.
This latest allocation supports nearly 1,000 groups nationwide, providing grants ranging from €1,000 to €4,000 to assist with preparations for the 2027 competition and projects focused on sustainability and biodiversity. Since 2017, the total funding committed to these community-driven initiatives has reached €14 million.
Minister Calleary praised the dedication of over 30,000 volunteers whose efforts help to make Irish towns and villages vibrant and sustainable places to live and visit. He highlighted the importance of investing in local communities, emphasising that the funding will enable groups to continue their inspiring work in transforming the environment and promoting biodiversity. Full details and grant eligibility information are available at www.tidytowns.ie.
This latest allocation supports nearly 1,000 groups nationwide, providing grants ranging from €1,000 to €4,000 to assist with preparations for the 2027 competition and projects focused on sustainability and biodiversity. Since 2017, the total funding committed to these community-driven initiatives has reached €14 million.
Minister Calleary praised the dedication of over 30,000 volunteers whose efforts help to make Irish towns and villages vibrant and sustainable places to live and visit. He highlighted the importance of investing in local communities, emphasising that the funding will enable groups to continue their inspiring work in transforming the environment and promoting biodiversity. Full details and grant eligibility information are available at www.tidytowns.ie.
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