Ballincollig was national champion in 2024.
A plaque has been unveiled in Ballincollig to celebrate success in the 2024 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition.
Along with celebrating the remarkable national achievement, the plaque also honours the town's dedication to maintaining a clean , beautiful and welcoming environment.
Tidy Towns was established in 1958 to encourage communities to improve their local environment and make their towns and villages more attractive places to live, work and visit.
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle in his address praised the efforts of the Ballincollig community, stating, "I extend my congratulations to Ballincollig and the Tidy Town Committee for their unwavering commitment and exceptional dedication to enhancing the beauty and cleanliness of our town. The victory was and is a testament to the hard work and community spirit that defines Ballincollig."
Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer T.D., commended the town’s achievement saying, "Ballincollig’s success is a shining example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together with pride and purpose. The dedication of the volunteers here is truly inspiring, and it’s a privilege to celebrate this well-earned recognition with them today. I know many of the volunteers and I want to thank them personally. I also know that the businesses and residents locally hugely appreciate the work, undertaken year after year, by these wonderful volunteers.”
Mr. Tom Butler, Chairperson of the Ballincollig Tidy Towns Committee, also expressed his gratitude and pride, saying, "The award is a reflection of the collective effort and passion of our community. We are deeply honoured to have received this recognition and continue to strive for excellence in keeping Ballincollig a wonderful place to live and visit."
