News - tidy towns
Over 50 voluntary organisations in Roscommon to benefit from funding
They're getting the money under the Tidy Towns and Amenity Grants scheme.
Jun 1, 2026 14:55
People in Roscommon urged to 'keep flags flying' for Tidy Towns competition
The town is currently decked in blue and primrose ahead of Sunday's Connacht senior football final.
May 7, 2026 17:42
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Work of volunteers to be celebrated at Carrick-on-Shannon parade
It follows the town being crowned overall winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 17, 2026 11:19
Carrick roundabout nearly fully repaired after crash damage
A car failed to stop for the gardai at around 2.30 on Sunday morning, and then collided with the Shannon roundabout.
Feb 11, 2026 13:23
Litter louts leave their mark in Strokestown
A significant amount of clothes were found outside a clothes bank on Church Street in the town.
Jan 13, 2026 13:06
Long-standing tidy towns volunteer retires
Pat Garvey started working with Ballintubber Tidy Towns in county Roscommon in 1974
Dec 29, 2025 13:30
Heartfelt farewell from long-serving Ballintubber volunteer
In a post on social media, she described her resignation as "a very heavy-hearted decision,"
Nov 19, 2025 11:11
Celebrations continue following Carrick's tidy towns' victories
It's the first time the town has taken the top national award.
Oct 30, 2025 13:33
Carrick-on-Shannon's TidyTowns award will boost local tourism
That's according to north Roscommon councillor Seán Moylan, after Carrick picked up the overall award in the SuperValu competition on Friday.
Oct 26, 2025 15:09
Public encouraged to help keep Athlone clean this Good Friday
People are asked to donate an hour or two of their time to clean up their local area.
Apr 18, 2025 08:46
Longford regains clean status in new IBAL litter rankings
According to Judges, Roscommon Town narrowly missed out on moving into the 'clean' rankings following significant improvements.
Jan 6, 2025 08:02
Roscommon Tidy Towns groups to have insurance paid by the State
It's one of five counties in the country chosen for a pilot project.
Nov 27, 2024 13:35
Local volunteer calls for halt to campaign posters ahead of election
Jonathon Cassidy is a member of Strokestown Tidy Towns in Co. Roscommon and he believes the number of posters will increase as the General Election campaign approaches it's conclusion.
Nov 21, 2024 15:39Shannonside Newsletter
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