Ballincollig Tidy Towns

Ireland's Tidiest Town 2024

Ballincollig Tidy Towns is a community-driven environmental organisation dedicated to civic pride, ecological restoration, and creating a sustainable future for Ballincollig.

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Founded in 1965 by a small group of passionate local residents, Ballincollig Tidy Towns has grown into a vibrant community organisation at the heart of life in Ballincollig.

Set on the western edge of Cork, Ballincollig has evolved from a historic village into one of Ireland’s most diverse and welcoming urban communities - and our mission has always been to bring together all that is good about the place we proudly call home.

Today, more than 100 volunteers, representing multiple nationalities, give their time throughout the year to help keep “The Village” clean, green, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. Together, we work to protect and enhance Ballincollig for current and future generations.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns Awards. Image Source: Irish Examiner. Photographer: Naoise Culhane

Celebrating 60 Years (1965 - 2025)

Image Source: Irish Examiner. Picture: Naoise Culhane, 01 November 2024.

ABOUT US

Measurable Dedication

Our dedication is measurable. Grounded in data and driven by perseverance, these are some of the numbers behind Ballincollig Tidy Towns’ success.

10,000+

Litres of Rainwater Harvested

Scoil Barra Tank Farm

30

Managed Pollinator Sites

Across Residential & Public Areas

756

Peak Volunteer Hours

Contributed in just one season

14

Consecutive Gold Medals

National TidyTowns Excellence

OUR WORK

We are very proud to live in such a beautiful town, and we feel incredibly privileged to be part of a community that cares so much.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns is fully empowered by the generosity and support that we get from the people in our town. Our high achievements to date are a true reflection of incredible community spirit.

We always welcome new volunteers, but there are plenty of other ways to get involved too. Every little bit helps.

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