With just days to go before the Communities in Bloom International Challenge judging, Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers are working tirelessly across the town. From litter picking, planting and watering displays to installing biodiversity signage, maintaining pollinator habitats and enhancing public spaces, preparations are in full swing. Community groups, local businesses and residents continue to play their part, showcasing the pride, teamwork and community spirit that make Ballincollig such a special place.

With just 12 days until the Communities in Bloom International Challenge, Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers continued preparations with litter picking, planting, grass cutting, weeding and public space improvements across the town. Supported by residents and local businesses, the team also advanced pollinator projects, floral displays and biodiversity initiatives, showcasing Ballincollig’s strong community spirit.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns had another busy week of litter picking, planting and town maintenance, with 25 volunteers covering the Regional Park and surrounding areas. Work continued at HQ on sorting and recycling materials, while large-scale planting and footpath improvements took place across key locations including Poulavone, Eastgate and Coolroe Meadows. With strong community support, preparations for Ballincollig’s Bloom 2026 journey continue to progress well.

With the Communities in Bloom adjudicators due to arrive on 25 June, Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers continued intensive preparations across the town. From litter picking and sign cleaning to meadow management, planting projects, and enhancements at Poulavone Roundabout and Westcliffe, volunteers worked tirelessly to showcase Ballincollig at its best. New floral displays, pollinator-friendly planting, and strong community support are helping bring colour and vibrancy to the town ahead of the international judging.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers had another productive week despite heavy rain, with litter picking, edging, weeding and biodiversity work carried out across the town. Major efforts focused on Poulavone Roundabout, Old Fort Road and Westcliffe, while the restored bee boxes were returned to Poulavone as part of the town’s Pollinator Corridor. The group also welcomed visiting Brownies to learn about composting, water harvesting and pollinator projects ahead of Biodiversity Week 2026. We also met with Abbeyleix TT who kindly gave us CiB flags and signage.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns had another productive week, with 30 volunteers taking part in the Sunday litter pick and preparations continuing for the Communities in Bloom 2026 judging. Volunteers carried out clean-ups across the town, unveiled a new pollinator-themed mural on Bakers Street, supported the Darkness Into Light event, welcomed visiting students from France, and continued enhancement works on public spaces, biodiversity projects and floral displays.

With less than 50 days until the Communities in Bloom judges arrive, Ballincollig Tidy Towns is intensifying preparations across the town. Volunteers have been enhancing key locations, developing new flower beds, supporting school planting projects, and promoting biodiversity and community initiatives. As Ballincollig in Bloom gathers momentum, residents and businesses are encouraged to help showcase the town at its best ahead of the international judging in June.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns enjoyed another busy week of community action, with 28 volunteers taking part in the Sunday litter pick, collecting 12 bags of litter and a bag of glass. Evening work nights returned with a major clean-up at Poulavone. We celebrated the first anniversary of the Cork Biodiversity Hub with the unveiling of a stunning community mural. Despite mixed weather, volunteers continued their efforts to enhance Ballincollig’s public spaces, biodiversity and community spirit as preparations continue for Ballincollig in Bloom 2026.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns concluded its overview of the Communities in Bloom evaluation criteria by highlighting the importance of plant and floral displays in showcasing community pride and creativity. Volunteers enjoyed another busy week of litter picking, landscaping, biodiversity projects, and town enhancements, while a highly successful fundraising table quiz helped support preparations for Ballincollig’s participation in the 2026 international competition.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns continued its preparations for the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, highlighting the importance of landscape design, maintenance, and biodiversity in creating attractive public spaces. Volunteers carried out litter picking, sign cleaning, grass cutting, weeding, composting, and recycling projects across the town, while new utility box murals added colour and character to Ballincollig’s streetscape. 

Ballincollig Tidy Towns continued its preparations for the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, focusing this week on the importance of tree management, biodiversity, and sustainable environmental practices. Volunteers remained busy with litter picking, landscaping, recycling, habitat improvements, and town enhancement projects, while new public art installations and community initiatives helped showcase Ballincollig’s heritage and commitment to the environment.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns celebrated Easter with another successful week of community action, highlighting the importance of heritage conservation as part of the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge. Volunteers carried out litter picking, footpath improvements, clean-up projects, and biodiversity initiatives across the town, while also celebrating community achievements and preparing exciting new projects.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns continued its preparations for the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, highlighting the importance of environmental action through recycling, composting, biodiversity, and sustainable community practices. Volunteers remained active across the town with litter picking, landscaping, footpath improvements, and maintenance projects, while also celebrating recognition for their award-winning St Patrick’s Day parade entry.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns continued its preparations for the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, focusing on community appearance and encouraging residents to play their part in maintaining a welcoming town. The week also featured volunteer clean-up and planting projects, participation in the St Patrick’s Day Parade, the celebration of another SuperValu Tidy Towns Gold Medal, and ongoing efforts to enhance public spaces across Ballincollig.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns continued preparations for the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, highlighting the key areas on which the town will be assessed and encouraging community-wide participation. Volunteers remained busy with litter picking, planting preparations, footpath improvements, biodiversity projects, and partnership initiatives, while welcoming new team members and celebrating long-standing community collaborations.

Despite wet weather, Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers continued their work across the town, carrying out litter picking, planting bed maintenance, recycling, and environmental improvements. Preparations are also underway for Ballincollig’s participation in the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, with ongoing efforts focused on enhancing public spaces, supporting biodiversity, and encouraging community involvement.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns announces an exciting milestone as “Ballincollig in Bloom” is selected to represent Ireland in the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge, celebrating community-led environmental excellence. Alongside this, volunteers continue extensive weekly work across the town, from litter picking and planting to habitat and streetscape improvements, as preparations build towards a busy year ahead.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers had another active week of community work, including litter picking across the Regional Park, visitor exchanges with other Tidy Towns groups, and extensive planting bed and hedge maintenance across Coolroe Meadows, Westcliffe, and Classis. The team also progressed composting and planting preparations, continuing to enhance local green spaces ahead of the summer season.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers and Transition Year students continued their community work with weekly litter picking, planting bed maintenance, hedge trimming, and town enhancement projects despite wet weather. Alongside practical improvements across areas including Westcliffe, Carrigrohane, and Classis, the group highlighted the importance of community connection through its weekly volunteer “Cuppa and Chat” and encouraged new volunteers to get involved.

Ballincollig Tidy Towns volunteers continued their community efforts despite challenging weather, carrying out litter picking, recycling, hedge maintenance, and clean-up projects across the town. Transition Year students made visible progress on a major planting bed at Westcliffe, while volunteers completed improvement works near Applegreen and the Welcome to Ballincollig sign to enhance the town’s appearance.