28/10/2026
Lucan Wins Gold As Clondalkin Secures Silver In 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns
South Dublin County Council has congratulated Lucan Tidy Towns on winning a Gold Medal and Clondalkin Tidy Towns on achieving a Silver Medal in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition.
The council said the results recognise the exceptional dedication, passion and community spirit shown by volunteers who work throughout the year to improve their areas, support biodiversity and strengthen pride of place.
This year's outcomes are especially noteworthy, with all 12 Tidy Towns groups across South Dublin County increasing their scores. The across-the-board improvement highlights a strong countywide commitment to community engagement, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
SDCC expressed pride in all volunteers and committees and thanked everyone involved for continuing to set a high standard for community action, environmental leadership and civic pride.
The council said the results recognise the exceptional dedication, passion and community spirit shown by volunteers who work throughout the year to improve their areas, support biodiversity and strengthen pride of place.
SDCC expressed pride in all volunteers and committees and thanked everyone involved for continuing to set a high standard for community action, environmental leadership and civic pride.
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28 October 2026
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28 October 2026
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Dublin City Council is inviting residents and visitors to join a citywide schedule of Halloween festivities in the coming days, with community events, family activities, festivals and seasonal celebrations taking place across neighbourhoods throughout the capital.
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28 October 2026
Lucan Wins Gold As Clondalkin Secures Silver In 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns
South Dublin County Council has congratulated Lucan Tidy Towns on winning a Gold Medal and Clondalkin Tidy Towns on achieving a Silver Medal in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition.
Lucan Wins Gold As Clondalkin Secures Silver In 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns
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27 October 2026
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27 October 2026
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27 October 2026
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26 October 2026
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26 October 2026
OPW Acquires 'The Guild Building' On Cork Street, Dublin 8
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26 October 2026
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23 October 2026
LifeSaver Project Brings Road Safety Message To 900 Galway Students
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