Eighth gold medal for Mayo county town in Tidy Towns awards

Members of Castlebar Tidy Towns have stated they are 'absolutely over the moon' after winning an eighth gold medal at the 2026 SuperValu TidyTowns Awards

This wonderful achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and community pride of our volunteers and the local community as a whole.

A spokesperson said: "Through our continuous efforts to enhance our surroundings, protect the environment and create a greater place for everyone to live, it really does show what can be achieved when a community works together.

"Thanks to everyone who helped, all the other groups that supported us, our sponsors and well done to everyone involved in this fantastic achievement."

Castlebar achieved 408 points this year, an increase of 15.

The main category winners announced today are:

· Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath, awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Village.

· Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town.

· Buncrana, Co. Donegal, awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town.

· Tralee, Co. Kerry, awarded Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Minister Dara Calleary stated: he Minister continued: “I congratulate all the winners today. The standard of competition was exceptionally high this year in all categories, with a record 936 entries received overall from 1,000 active groups nationwide.

“In particular, I recognise the vital role of TidyTowns 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.

"The passion and dedication of these volunteers is 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 the Supervalu TidyTowns competition is clear to see, particularly in fostering inclusion, sustainability and community engagement.”

The scores achieved by each Mayo entry, under different categories, are as follows:

Aughagower 503

Balla 894

Ballina 766

Ballindine 1011

Ballinrobe 887

Ballycroy 505

Ballyhaunis 506

Ballyheane 1854

Beal an Mhuirthead 507

Belcarra 508

Bullsmouth 2277

Carracastle 2185

Castlebar 512

Claremorris 514

Clogher 459

Cong 558

Crossmolina 711

Islandeady 2384

Kilkeeran 562

Killala 551

Kilmaine 1094

Kiltimagh 533

Knockmore 921

Lecanvey 2232

Louisburgh 564

Mulranny 501

Newport 567

Shrule 1516

Swinford 361

The Neale 796

Westport 366