Ballintubber, Keadue and Roscommon Town strike gold at Tidy Towns awards 

Ballintubber, Keadue and Roscommon Town were the big local winners at today's Supervalu Tidy Towns awards in Dublin, taking home gold medals in their respective categories.

Keadue also won the county award on 404 points, a mere point ahead of Ballintubber in second place.

Along with its gold medal achievement in the larger population bracket, Roscommon Town also secured third place in the county with a score of 399.

Several other villages in the county performed well at the awards ceremony held in Croke Park.

Castlecoote was awarded a silver medal in their category while Cloontuskert and Tarmonbarry won bronze medals.

An Endeavour Award was presented to Rahara who garnered 296 points. This award is given to the entrant in each county that made the biggest percentage improvement on the previous year’s score.

Carrick-on-Shannon, overall winners in 2025, took home a gold medal while Ballinahown in Co Westmeath was named  Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026.   

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, said 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," said the Minister.