Fingal County Council Congratulates Tidy Towns Committees on 2021 success 

Skerris Mill Tidy Town

Fingal County Council is delighted to congratulate all TidyTowns committees on their continued success following the announcement of the results of this year’s awards. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition saw Ennis in Co Clare named as the overall winner from a total of 847 entries.  

Rush were the national winner of the EPA Circular Economy Award, and were awarded a €1,000 prize to help continue the good work.  

Skerries won a County award and also received a gold medal with 343 points in Category F (population between 10,001 and 15,000). Malahide again received a gold medal with 335 points in the G category (populations between 15000 and 25000). Swords was awarded a silver medal in its Category H with 329 points. 

All the dedicated committees across Fingal were rewarded for their efforts by gaining more points than in 2019. 

Full results below: 

Town  (Category) 

2019 

2021 

Ballyboughal (B) 

289 

293 

The Naul ( B) 

245 

252 

Balrothery (C) 

258 

264 

Howth (D)

287 296

Lusk (E) 

316 

321 

Portmarnock (E)

245 256

Castleknock (E)

230 248

Rush (F) 

286 

293 

Skerries (F) 

338 

343 

Malahide (G) 

327 

335 

Balbriggan(G) 

296 

303 

Swords (H) 

323 

329 

Baldoyle, Blanchardstown, Oldtown, Portrane and Santry performed really well as new entrants

 

Oldtown (B)

  222

Portrane (C)

  212

Baldoyle (E) 

 

257

Santry (F)

  207

Blanchardstown (F)

  238

 

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh commended the TidyTowns committees saying “It is wonderful to see the hard work of the TidyTowns committees in Fingal being recognised with these awards. During my time as Mayor, I have seen their hard work and commitment in enhancing the appearance of their areas. TidyTowns committees have a hugely positive effect on the environment and fostering community spirit”   

Fingal County Council Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly said: “The work of the TidyTowns Committees across the County make Fingal a better place to live, work and visit. Their efforts are hugely valued.  Fingal’s Operations Department are delighted with their positive engagement with these groups as they work together in keeping our communities litter free, improving the natural landscape and through their pollinator friendly planting improving biodiversity and contributing to climate action.” 

Fingal County Council’s Director of Operations Mary T Daly added: “I would like to thank all of the volunteers throughout the County who put their community first and continued to make their areas better places to live and work and to visit, all the while, adhering to social distancing and public health guidelines. It is fantastic to once again see their hard work has been acknowledged.”