Environment Awareness & Education

Benefits of competing in Tidy Districts 2025
  • Improves the environment and amenity of your area.

  • Creates wildlife and pollinator friendly areas, thereby supporting biodiversity in our county.  

  • Helps create a sense of community and local pride. 

  • Rewards and acknowledges the huge efforts of community volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year. 

Who can apply?

Applications are accepted from estate management groups, residential groups and towns or villages within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. 

How can I enter the Tidy Districts competition?

There are two ways to enter the Tidy Districts competition:  

  1. Online through the dlr submit portal: https://submit.link/3OZ 

  1. Completing and returning the application form by:  

    1. Email to tidydistricts@dlrcoco.ie or

    2. Post to Environmental Awareness Section, Infrastructure & Climate Change Department, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 K6C9. 

How are winners chosen?

Awards are given based on the results of an unannounced adjudicators visit that will happen during the months of July and August and the information provided on the application form. 

Celebration and Endeavour Award categories
  • These award categories are opportunities for awards and recognition outside of the main awards categories. 

  • This year's focus is on a visual celebration of the work of voluntary groups so be sure to include images of your work 

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