Waterford village up for Ireland's greenest place award
Almost 90 nominations were received for this year's awards from members of the public nationwide. Photo: Julien Behal
Ardmore village has made the long list for this year's Ireland's Greenest Places award and is now in the running for both the greenest town or village award, as well as the overall title of Ireland's greenest place.
Admore will be up against four other places from across the country for the title of Ireland's greenest town/village, with Louisburgh and Clogher in Mayo, Kinsale in Cork and Cloughjordan Community Development Association all making the long list.
The awards, now in their second year, began in late May when members of the public were invited to nominate a special place, person or project which they believe contributes to a genuinely greener environment.
Almost 90 nominations were received for this year's awards from members of the public nationwide.
Admore has received support from multiple local groups in making sustainability part of everyday life, which Ardmore local Henry Murphy said is the key for the coastal village in its efforts to deliver lasting environmental change.
The commitment to biodiversity seen throughout the village was a large part of Mr. Murphy's pitch for Ardmore.
Between wildflower planting, bee posts, and pollinator friendly spaces throughout the community to conservation grazing along the cliff walk using goats, Ardmore has shown a serious commitment to a greener lifestyle.
He said: “Together, these initiatives demonstrate that sustainability is not a single project but a shared commitment. Ardmore's volunteers continue to show how a small rural community can lead by example, protecting biodiversity, embracing renewable energy and creating a greener, healthier and more resilient future for everyone.”
The shortlist for Ireland’s Greenest Places 2026 will be announced in two weeks’ time with the category winners and overall winner announced in early October.
