Carrick-on-Shannon wins National Tidy Towns award, launches 2025 competition
Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim has been crowned the 2025 National Tidy Towns winner, with the award presented at a launch event celebrating the achievement. The recognition highlights the dedicated work of over thirty volunteers who maintain the town's cleanliness and appearance throughout the year.
The victory underscores the collaborative spirit of the local community and positions Carrick-on-Shannon as a model for volunteer engagement and community development across Ireland. The win brings significant benefits to the town, including investment opportunities and increased tourism potential over the coming twelve months, keeping the area in the national spotlight during this period.
The national Tidy Towns competition launch took place in Leitrim, marking the beginning of the 2025 competition season. The award recognises not only the physical improvements made to the town but also the sustained commitment of community members working together towards a shared vision of a cleaner, more attractive living environment.
This success reflects months of consistent effort and demonstrates how organised volunteer networks can transform and maintain public spaces. The accolade serves as an inspiration to other towns and villages considering their own community improvement initiatives.
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Carrick-on-Shannon was celebrated today as the 2025 Tidy Towns winner, with Minister Dara Callery launching the national competition in Leitrim. The town's success reflects months of work by over 30 volunteers who maintain the area daily. The win puts Carrick-on-Shannon in the national spotlight for the next 12 months as a model for community engagement and volunteerism.
Carrick-on-Shannon has won the 2025 national Tidy Towns competition, with Minister Dáire Cahill launching this year's competition in Leitrim. The win recognises the collaborative effort of local volunteers and community members who have worked to keep the town clean and tidy. The title brings investment opportunities and tourism potential to the town over the next 12 months.