Limerick preparations for the 2026 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition have commenced with the annual Limerick TidyTowns Seminar, held at Limerick City and County Council’s Council Chamber in Dooradoyle.
Participation from Limerick communities continues to grow, with 57 entries recorded in 2025, a highly encouraging number of entrants that reflects the strong commitment of communities across the city and county.
Each TidyTowns entrant receives funding through Pobal, with groups currently meeting to identify and progress projects focused on waste prevention, biodiversity enhancement and the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
GOING FOR GOLD
In the coming weeks, the Limerick Going for Gold Environment and Climate Action Grant and Competition will be launched. Together with Pobal funding, these vital supports will have a visible and positive sustainable impact across Limerick throughout the 2026 TidyTowns campaign.
As another TidyTowns season begins, it is important to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of Limerick TidyTowns groups and residents’ associations. Their voluntary efforts significantly enrich both the physical and social environment of Limerick. Activities include participation in National Spring Clean and Team Limerick Clean-Up, essential maintenance works, and the delivery of locally driven sustainable initiatives that strengthen communities.
This year’s seminar provided volunteers with a valuable networking and advice clinic. It featured expert presentations from Debbie Bailey, National TidyTowns adjudicator, on ‘Turning Good Work into Good Marks: Tidy Towns Application Do’s, Don’ts and Key Categories’
Helen Kenneally, Environmental Awareness Officer, Limerick City and County Council also spoke on ‘Sustainable Practical Supports for Tidy Towns Groups’, while the Ryder Cup came into the spotlight, as Elaine O’Connor, Ryder Cup Coordinator, Limerick City and County Council spoke on ‘Limerick TidyTowns Engagement for the Ryder Cup Event’.
Speaking on the value of the seminar, Helen Kenneally, Environmental Awareness Officer with Limerick City and County Council, wished all groups success in the drive for success.
“The 2026 Tidy Towns seminar placed a strong focus on the practical supports available to assist the fantastic voluntary work being undertaken by communities across Limerick. Each year, participants in the national Tidy Towns competition receive Pobal funding, and Limerick communities are given a boost from the extra benefit with the Limerick Going for Gold programme and other supports highlighted at the seminar, providing invaluable assistance to our communities. We salute Limerick’s TidyTowns volunteers and wish them every success.”
