Letterkenny Named Ireland's Tidiest Town

Letterkenny in Co Donegal has been named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2015.

It was named best of the 862 towns and villages throughout the country that entered this year's SuperValu National TidyTowns competition.

Clonegal in Co Carlow claimed the award of Ireland's Tidiest Village. Other winners included Listowel receiving the award for Ireland's Tidiest Small Town, Westport received the award of Ireland's Tidiest Large Town, while Letterkenny was also declared as Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre.

Environment Minister Alan Kelly said: "This is a fantastic achievement for Letterkenny; a really worthy winner. This is the 8th time a town in Donegal has won the overall prize, but the first time for Letterkenny. Letterkenny have entered the competition every year since 1959 and their win today is testament to them consistently achieving high standards in the competition at local and regional level. It is recognition of a town that embraces all aspects of the SuperValu TidyTowns Competition, builds strong community links and has grown each year in the competition. So my congratulations to Letterkenny and all of the other deserving prize-winners announced today. The enthusiasm of all those involved in the TidyTowns effort results in the attractive, well cared-for towns and villages we see throughout the country. How a community lives together, strives to involve all of its members and makes the most of their abilities and interests is integral to the ethos of TidyTowns."

(CD/MH)