Tidy Towns Competition & Special Awards
Monday, 9 Jun 2025
12:00am – 12:00am
Closing Date for the Main Competition: Monday 12th May
Closing Date for Special Awards: Monday 9th June
In place since 1958, the competition, administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and sponsored by SuperValu, has grown beyond a competition into a national sustainability movement.
There are almost 1,000 active TidyTowns groups, and last year saw over 900 entries to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition.
Its success benefits towns, villages and communities all over Ireland in real and meaningful ways, making them more attractive and sustainable places for everyone.
At the launch of the 2025 Tidy Towns Competiton Minister Humphreys said:
“TidyTowns groups have been instrumental in supporting and enhancing the government’s objective to ensure towns are sustainable, resilient and thriving hubs of commercial and social activity.
“I would encourage everyone to reach out to their local group and volunteer, you will be surprised at the benefits that can accrue to you and to your wider community.
Also speaking at the launch today, Luke Hanlon, Managing Director of SuperValu, said:
“The launch of the SuperValu TidyTowns competition is an exciting time for committees and volunteers nationwide, as we look forward at what can be achieved to enhance our communities in the weeks and months ahead.
“This year marks SuperValu’s 35th year as proud sponsor of this wonderful initiative, a testament to the tireless work of volunteers and the department in driving its continued growth and success.
The Competition contains an impressive array of sponsored Special Awards including:
- Greenways & Active Travel
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Climate Action
- Tree Project
- Gum Litter Taskforce
- Young Persons in Tidy Towns
- Town Centre First
- Supervalu Inclusive Communities
- Leave No Trace
- Waters & Communities
- All-Ireland Pollinator Plan – Local Authority Pollinator Award
- EPA Circular Economy
- Tiny Tidy Towns School
- Bat Conservation Ireland
Full details of the competition are available on www.tidytowns.ie or www.supervalu.ie