Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council announced Shankill Tidy Towns as the overall winner of the Tidy Districts 2019. Shankill Tidy Towns are a dedicated and enthusiastic team of volunteers, who were recognised for their outstanding anti-graffiti and anti-litter actions. The group also demonstrate a dedication to environmental protection and have recently implemented a new hand weeding policy at road edges and paving. Through their inspiring ‘Trees for All’ project, they have planted over 16,500 trees and have worked closely with the Council, Coillte, and Crann - Trees for Ireland. Shankill Tidy Towns have recently launched a tree public awareness campaign and have already planted 1,000 Birch, Alder, Oak, Rowan, Pine and Hawthorn trees so far this year. Mr. Michael Mangan, Director of Infrastructure and Climate Change, said ‘the Tidy Districts competition provides the Council with an opportunity to formally recognise and reward the hard working residents’ associations and tidy towns groups who take an active interest in their local environment. I want to congratulate and thank every group involved in this competition.’
List of winners 2019
Overall Winner Tidy Districts 2019
- Winner: Shankill Tidy Towns
Best Housing Estate / Apartment complex (5-100 dwellings)
- Winner: Richmond Park Tidy Districts Association
- Runner-up: Ardglas Residents’ Association
Best Housing Estate / Apartment complex (101 - 200 dwellings)
- Winner: Seafield Residents’ Association
- Runner-up: Meadowbrook Residents' Association
Best Housing Estate / Apartment complex (201-500 dwellings)
- Winner: Ardagh Residents' Associaion
- Runner-up: Roebuck Residents’ Association
Best Housing Estate / Apartment complex (501 dwellings and over)
- Winner: Balally Residents’ Association
- Runner-up: Watson Killiney Residents Association
Best Estate Management Area (5 - 250 dwellings)
- Winner: Glasthule Buildings Estate Management
- Runner-up: Kilcross Estate Management Forum
Best Estate Management Area (251 dwellings and over)
- Winner: Loughlinstown Estate Management
- Runner-up: Rathsallagh/Shanganagh/Clifton Estate Management Forum
Best Town/Village 0-3000 people
- Winner: Cabinteely Tidy Towns
- Runner-up: Glencullen Tidy Districts
Best Town/Village 3001 people and over
- Winner: Shankill Tidy Towns
- Runner-up: Dalkey Tidy Towns
Most Improved Housing Estate
- Coppinger Residents' Association
Most improved Estate Management Area
- Moreen / Blackthorn Estate Management Forum
Most Improved Town/Village
- Sandyford Village Initiative
Best Display Board
- St. Patrick’s Park Residents’ Association
Best New Entry
- Pine Valley Residents’ Association
Graffiti Management Initiative
- Dalkey Tidy Towns
- Cloisters Residents’ Association
Litter Wardens Award Recipients
- Blackrock Tidy Towns
- Meadowlands/Fitzgerald Park Estate Management Forum
- Patrician Residents' Association
Climate Change Award Recipients
- Foxrock Tidy Towns
- Monkstown Village Tidy District
- Shankill Tidy Towns
