Ballincollig Tidy Towns

20/10/2026

Another interesting event at Cork Biodiversity Hub this Thursday

18/10/2026

🌼🏆 International Gold for Ballincollig! 🏆🌼

Ballincollig has achieved an incredible result at the Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2026, earning 5 Blooms – Gold, winning the International Challenge (Medium Category), and receiving the International Plant and Floral Displays Award.

This achievement reflects the dedication, pride and community spirit of our volunteers, residents, schools, businesses, community groups, Community Employment Scheme participants and Cork City Council.

Read the full story on our website: 👉 https://www.ballincolligtidytowns.ie/blog/communities-in-bloom-awards-2026

💛🌿 From Ireland's Tidiest Town 2024 to Communities in Bloom International Gold 2026 – congratulations, Ballincollig!

Ballincollig is celebrating a remarkable achievement on the international stage following the announcement of the 2026 Communities in Bloom International Challenge results in Montréal, Canada. Representing Ireland in the International Challenge, Ballincollig was awarded  5 Blooms – Gold , n

17/10/2026

Last evening at the Communities in Bloom international Challenge Showcase in Quebec Ballincollig received this International Award. We are so grateful and proud for our Community. Thank you to everyone who made this happen 🟢⚪️Up The Village 🟢⚪️Cllr Gary O’Brien Cork City Council Ballincollig Community HUB/Mags McKenna Communities in Bloom - Collectivités en fleurs

11/10/2026

This week's newsletter features preparations for the Communities in Bloom 2026 results announcement, the seasonal changeover from summer to winter planting, autumn maintenance works across Ballincollig, updates from our pollinator-friendly projects, and another fantastic week of volunteer effort throughout the town.

Read the newsletter here:
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07/10/2026

04/10/2026

This week's newsletter celebrates the incredible dedication of our volunteers, highlights the recognition of Rosewood Estate as Ireland's Greenest Suburb, and features autumn maintenance works across Ballincollig, from litter picking and leaf clearance to wildflower management and biodiversity projects.

Read this week's newsletter here:
🔗https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=cfeb3fc439f0f576f1ef8f1d5&id=097d13be9b

02/10/2026

Don’t Forget the gates to The Regional Park Ballincollig now are Closed at 7pm

02/10/2026

📝 New on the Ballincollig Tidy Towns Blog

Hallowe'en can generate more waste than many people realise, but a few simple changes can make a real difference. In our latest blog post, we share practical ideas for reducing waste through costume reuse, sustainable decorations and cutting down on food waste, while still enjoying all the fun of the season.

Read the full article here 👇
🔗https://www.ballincolligtidytowns.ie/blog/a-greener-halloween

From single-use costumes and plastic decorations to excess packaging and food waste, many of the items associated with Hallowe'en have a relatively short lifespan. Yet with a little planning and creativity, it is possible to enjoy all the fun of the season while reducing environmental impact.

26/09/2026

Catch up on the latest Ballincollig Tidy Towns news, projects and community updates. This week's newsletter features the inaugural Community Excellence Business Awards, updates from our AGM and plans for the future of Ballincollig Tidy Towns, autumn maintenance works across the town, and a warm welcome to our newest volunteers.

Read this week's newsletter here:
🔗 https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=cfeb3fc439f0f576f1ef8f1d5&id=92f715168c

20/09/2026

🗞️ Another newsletter already? Absolutely!
After issuing last week's delayed edition yesterday, we're back with this week's newsletter covering the latest volunteer projects, community news and environmental initiatives from around Ballincollig.

Read it here👇
https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=cfeb3fc439f0f576f1ef8f1d5&id=8e0ec37b60