The marina in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.Failte Ireland / Ireland's Content Pool

Carrick-on-Shannon in Co Leitrim has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town, as well as Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town, for 2025.

The winners of the SuperValu TidyTowns Competition 2025 were announced on Friday, October 24 by Ireland's Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD.

Other big TidyTowns winners announced on Friday include Rosscarbery in Co Cork as Ireland’s Tidiest Village, Dalkey in Co Dublin as Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and Tralee in Co Kerry awarded Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre.

Dalkey Castle. (Ireland's Content Pool)

The SuperValu TidyTowns competition is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and sponsored by SuperValu, who have sponsored the competition since 1991.

600 TidyTowns volunteers were present at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday, with the event livestreamed to many more online.

929 towns were competing in the prestigious awards this year, the highest number of entries ever received in the competition’s history.

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“I offer my deepest congratulations to Carrick-on-Shannon and all of its TidyTowns volunteers for being crowned Ireland’s tidiest town for 2025," Minister Calleary said on Friday, presenting Carrick-on-Shannon with its award.

“This is a wonderful achievement and a special moment of immense pride for Carrick-on-Shannon and indeed the wider county of Leitrim.

“Having consistently entered the competition over the last 40 years, Carrick-on-Shannon’s achievement today continues to showcase all that is good about resilience, innovation, sustainability, community spirit and volunteerism. This is at the core of what the competition is all about.”

Calleary continued: “The standard of competition was exceptionally high this year in all categories, with a record 929 entries received overall from the almost 1000 active groups nationwide.

“I want to congratulate all the winners today across all the various categories.

“In particular, I recognise the vital role of volunteers across the country who are working so hard all year round to ensure our communities are vibrant, sustainable places to live, work and visit.

“Your passion and commitment is inspiring and the embodiment of everything that is good in our communities.

“Investment in our communities through this wonderful competition reaps long-term rewards for all, as showcased by the winning groups here today.

“The impact of Supervalu TidyTowns can be seen, particularly in fostering inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement.”

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2025 SuperValu TidyTowns - National Award winners

Ireland's Tidiest Town 2025

  • Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim

Ireland’s Tidiest Village 2025

  • Rosscarbery, Co Cork

Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town 2025

  • Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town 2025

  • Dalkey, Co Dublin

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre 2025

  • Tralee, Co Kerry

St John's Church, Tralee, Co Kerry. (Failte Ireland / Ireland's Content Pool)

2025 SuperValu TidyTowns - Regional Award winners

  • Midlands & East: Dalkey, Co Dublin
  • North West & West: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
  • South East: Emly, Co Tipperary
  • South West & Mid-West: Tralee, Co Kerry

Emly, Co Tipperary. (Failte Ireland / Ireland's Content Pool)

2025 SuperValu TidyTowns - Special Award winners

Greenways & Active Travel Award

  • Active Travel winners: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful, Co Kilkenny, and Dromiskin TidyTowns, Co Louth
  • Greenway Winner: Kilsheelan TidyTowns Co Tipperary

Sustainable Development Goals Award

  • Village / Small Town: Woodford Parish Development, Co Galway
  • Large Town / Large Urban Centre: Kinvara TidyTowns, Co Galway
  • Overall Runner-up: Ballinahown Community Development Group, Co Westmeath
  • Youth Award: St. Anne’s City Farm & Ecology Centre, Co Dublin

Leave No Trace Award

  • National Winner: Castlegregory TidyTowns, Co Kerry

The Climate Action Award

  • Village / Small Town: Castlegregory TidyTowns, Co Kerry
  • Large Town / Large Urban Centre: Westport TidyTowns, Co Mayo
  • Overall Runner Up: Crinkill Tidy Villages, Co Offaly
  • Special Youth Award: St. Anne's City Farm & Ecology Centre, Co Dublin

Tree Project Award

  • National Winner: Balla TidyTowns, Co Mayo

Gum Litter Taskforce Award

  • Village / Small Town: Shercock TidyTowns, Co Cavan
  • Large Town / Large Urban Centre: Fermoy TidyTowns Association, Co Cork
  • Overall Winner: Shercock TidyTowns, Co Cavan

The Waters and Communities Award

  • National Winner: Marlfield Village Association, Co Tipperary
  • Regional Winners:
    • Midlands & East: Longford TidyTowns, Co Longford
    • North West & West: Ballyhaunis TidyTowns, Co Mayo
    • South West & Mid West: Portmagee TidyTowns, Co Kerry
    • South East: Marlfield Village Association, Co Tipperary
  • Regional Runner-Up Award Winners:
    • Midlands & East: Dodder Action, Co Dublin
    • North West & West: Emyvale TidyTowns, Co Monaghan
    • South West & Mid West: Glanworth TidyTowns Co Cork
    • South East: Clashmore TidyTowns, Co Waterford

All-Ireland Pollinator Plan - Local Authority Pollinator Award

  • Best Newcomer: Inagh TidyTowns, Co Clare
  • Regional Village / Small Town:
    • Midlands & East: Crinkill Tidy Villages, Co Offaly
    • North West & West: Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo
    • South West & Mid West: Castlegregory TidyTowns, Co Kerry
    • South East: Ardmore TidyTowns, Co Waterford
  • Regional Large Town / Urban Centre
    • Midlands & East: Balbriggan TidyTowns, Co Dublin
      North West & West: Cavan TidyTowns, Co Cavan
  • National Winner: Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo

EPA Circular Economy Award

  • Highly Commended: Howth TidyTowns, Co Dublin, and Coolagown Development Group, Co Cork
  • 3rd Prize: Kilworth TidyTowns, Co Cork
  • 2nd Prize: Malahide TidyTowns, Co Dublin
  • National Winner: Westport TidyTowns, Co Mayo

Circular Economy Award

  • Award Winner: Tralee TidyTowns, Co Kerry

The Bat Conservation Ireland Award

  • Gardening for Bats Design Space Award: Sneem TidyTowns, Co Kerry
  • Bat Mural Award: Ballycumber TidyTowns, Co Offaly

Island Award - Duais an Oileáin

  • Highly Commended: Sherkin Island, Co Cork
  • National Winner: Bere Island, Co Cork

Gradam na Gaeltachta

  • Ardmholadh: Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo
  • Buaiteoir Náisiúnta: Carraig Airt, Co Dhún na nGall

Young Persons in TidyTowns Award

  • Highly Commended Certificate:
    • Balbriggan TidyTowns, Co Dublin
    • Westport TidyTowns, Co Mayo
    • Ballyphehane TidyTowns, Co Cork
    • Kilsheelan TidyTowns, Co Tipperary
  • Regional Winners:
    • Midlands & East: Dromiskin TidyTowns, Co Louth
    • North West & West: Castlecoote TidyTowns, Co Roscommon
    • South West & Mid West: Corofin TidyTowns, Co Clare
    • South East: Enniscorthy TidyTowns, Co Wexford
  • National Winner: Corofin TidyTowns, Co Clare

Town Centre First Award

  • 3rd Prize: Clara TidyTowns, Co Offaly
  • 2nd Prize: Tralee TidyTowns, Co Kerry
  • National Winner: Boherbue TidyTowns, Co Cork

Tiny TidyTowns School Award

  • Regional Winners:
    • Midlands & East: Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
    • North West & West: Ballintleva NS, Co Roscommon
    • South West & Mid West: Scoil Dean Cussen, Co Limerick
    • South East: St. Declan’s NS, Ardmore, Co Waterford
  • National Winner: Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, Co Laois

SuperValu Inclusive Communities Award

  • National Winner: Kenmare TidyTowns, Co Kerry