What it takes to win Tidy Towns gold: Lessons from one Wicklow village’s comeback story
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A Wicklow village with fewer than 200 residents won a Tidy Towns gold award. The community faced challenges including a shrinking number of volunteers. Despite these hurdles, they maintained an ambitious vision for the area. This effort led to a transformation of the village's fortunes. The story provides lessons on what is required to achieve the top prize.
A village of fewer than 200 people, a dwindling volunteer base and an ambitious vision. Here’s how a Wicklow community transformed its fortunes and struck Tidy Towns gold.