WATERFORD City has been crowned the cleanest city in Ireland, according to the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League results.

Over all, the results released today (Monday) revealed that the city has moved from 20th place from last year to third place in the ranking of 42 towns and cities across Ireland. The city was narrowly beaten to the top spot by Kilkenny in second place and Cavan in first. Tramore has also ranked at 10th position, up two places from last year.

According to Waterford City Council huge efforts have been made over the last number of years to better present the city to locals, visitors and to potential investors.

Read the report in full in tomorrow’s Waterford News & Star