Kenmare Tidy Towns depends on local volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour a week or join a clean-up or planting day, every hand counts.
Kenmare Tidy Towns volunteers look after the town's streets, green spaces and approach roads. Kenmare was the overall national winner in 2000, Tidiest Small Town in 2013, and won a Gold Medal and the national SuperValu Inclusive Communities Award in 2025.
Volunteer with us
New volunteers are always welcome, for an hour a week or a single clean-up day. Email the group to get involved.
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Projects
Kenmare competes in category D and scored 394 marks in 2025 (382 in 2024).
Kenmare Biodiversity Action Plan
A 2023 baseline survey of the town's wildlife with recommendations, from swift signage to controlling knotweed on the Finnihy and rhododendron in Reenagross.
OpenPollinator Plan
Less mowing, no pesticides and native, pollinator-friendly planting; the community garden grows plants for the town planters.
OpenThe Swift Project
Swift boxes on the courthouse and secondary school, a swift mural and themed biodiversity signs.
OpenAn Choill Bheag
A small native woodland planted with support from local supermarkets.
OpenKenmare Heritage Trail
Fifteen signed historic sites with a map brochure, created with Kerry County Council. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
OpenNeidín Le Chéile
An award scheme recognising sustainability work by local businesses.
OpenAdopt a Mile
Residents take on stretches of approach road for regular litter picks.
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