Tidy Towns results 2022

This year saw the third most entries in its nearly 65-year history when 882 towns and villages across the country entered.

"I also want to pay tribute to the team in my Department who have worked tirelessly to ensure this year's competition was a success.” She added: “Following a competitive process to secure a funding partner for the competition, it gives me great pleasure to announce today that negotiations have commenced with SuperValu as the preferred bidder to partner with the Department of Rural and Community Development to administer the competition out to 2027. The competition is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and has been sponsored by SuperValu since 1991. "It’s a wonderful achievement and a testament to the hard work and commitment of the committee and team of volunteers involved. He added: "This year marked another milestone year for the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, with a record 1,000 groups engaging in the competition, and an incredible 882 entries. The Fine Gael deputy added: "I want to pay tribute to all the winners today but, above all, I want to say a huge thank you to the thousands of Tidy Towns volunteers across the country.