Local Tipperary Tidy Towns group selected to compete in international competition

Terryglass Improvement Association have been chosen to represent Ireland in the Village Category (population under 5,000) of the Entente Florale Competition 2025.

The Entente Florale Competition began in 1975 with two participating countries – France and Great Britain. Over the years the competition grew in popularity and attracted other members. Ireland joined in 1981 when the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition was still under the auspices of Bord Fáilte. The present membership is six countries - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Ireland.

While there are similarities with the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, there are a few differences. The emphasis is on the partnership between the local authority and the local community working together to achieve goals and objectives. An Entente Florale Committee will be established consisting of the local authority working together with the Improvement Association. The Department will provide 2 experienced mentors to assist with the preparation for the Entente Florale adjudication.

The results of the adjudication will be announced at a prize giving ceremony in September 2025 in Slovenia (final date and location to be confirmed).