Ireland’s Greenest Places: Community is the catalyst that can create change
Shining a light on people working together to protect and restore our natural enviromnent is a key function of this year’s competition
Ireland's Greenest Places
The Irish Times Ireland's Greenest Places 2026
Where are Ireland’s Greenest Places 2026? Cast your vote here
We are asking readers to nominate the places, projects and people they believe are Ireland’s greenest
The search for Ireland’s Greenest Places begins, with two new judges on board
Following the success of last year’s competition, we are once again asking readers to nominate the places across Ireland that deserve to be recognised
Electric Ireland on the power of championing local sustainability projects
From solar-powered restaurants to coastal conservation, Ireland’s Greenest Places Awards 2025 spotlight the inspiring local efforts driving a more sustainable future - with the Dingle Peninsula taking top honours
Dingle peninsula receives award for being Ireland’s ‘greenest place’
Skerries, Inagh, Dún Laoghaire and Co Westmeath river restoration project also honoured at ceremony in Dublin
Ireland’s Greenest Places winners: The five locations our judges loved
Communities large and small around the country are making all sorts of admirable efforts to live more sustainably, but the Dingle Peninsula claims top prize in the Irish Times competition
Ireland’s Greenest Places winners set to be announced
Competition found numerous examples of environmental enhancement in urban and rural locations
The Irish Times Greenest Places shortlist revealed
These 14 nominees show concrete evidence of widespread action on climate and sustainability goals
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Claire Joyce made the switch to electric driving to save money and reduce emissions
Revealed: Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 long list
Nominee places range from the shadows of Croagh Patrick to a once derelict dump site in Dublin’s Liberties
Solar power to the people
Electric Ireland is helping thousands of customers experience the benefits of solar energy by significantly cutting their bills while helping the environment. And with grants of up to €1800 available toward the cost, it’s a particularly good time to make the investment
Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 competition: 40 shades of green initiatives
From urban community gardens and ambitious rural tree-planting to sustainability initiatives involving whole towns, the chase is on for this year’s bragging rights
Is your community letting wild flowers grow or encouraging cycling? Could your area be one of Ireland’s Greenest Places?
Ireland’s Greenest Places: We want readers to nominate a suburb, village, town, island or community
Net zero starts at home: How small electric choices can lead to big climate wins
From smart meters to solar panels and heat pumps, Electric Ireland is helping households make the switch to cleaner, greener living
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