Carraig Airt has been crowned Ireland’s Best Kept Village at the all-island Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition in Belfast.
The award recognises the hard work of local residents, volunteers, businesses and community groups who help keep Carraig Airt looking its best year-round.
The prestigious competition brings together top-performing communities from the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and Northern Ireland’s Best Kept competition.
Announcing the winners, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, congratulated Carraig Airt on its achievement, praising the commitment of local communities to maintaining and enhancing their towns and villages.
“I wish to express my heartfelt congratulations to all of the winners and nominees in the all-island Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition. Well done to Carraig Airt, the winners of Ireland’s Best Kept Village, and Trim for winning the title of Ireland’s Best Kept Large Town.
“I would also like to congratulate Antrim, Irelands Best Kept Town for 2026 as well as being named Irelands Best Kept Large Urban Centre. Groomsport also deserves a special mention as the 2026 winner of Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town.”