Skerries, situated on a rocky peninsula 25 kilometres north of our nation's capital, is a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Here you will find beautiful walks, wonderful wildlife and enjoy fabulous views from the pristine coastline.

In fact, when Percy French viewed the Mountains of Mourne sweeping down to the sea, from his vantage point in Skerries, he was inspired to write his famous melody.

Since the 1970's the Skerries Tidy Towns Committee continue to be inspired by the natural beauty of the town. The committee, made up entirely of voluntary members, is very strongly committed to enhancing and maintaining the town's character.

We meet fortnightly from September to March. It's at these meetings that plans are made, ideas are aired and administration is taken care of.

From the beginning of April to the end of August a flurry of activity erupts, as the Tidy Towns Committee swing into action! Plants are planted, streets and beaches are cleaned, the paintbrushes come out, and the town is given a general spruce up!

"We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Tidy Towns Committee and their volunteers", says Bob Laird, Chairman of the Skerries Community Association.

"Their vision, hard work and determination have helped to make our community a better place to live. They give of their time generously and wholeheartedly, and as residents of Skerries, we all benefit from their efforts. We as townsfolk should try to support them in every way possible", he added.

Indeed, the Skerries Tidy Towns Committee have been winning ongoing awards in the Tidy Towns Competition since 1994. These awards include; - Best Large Town, Regional, County and Population Awards, Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals, Heritage and Landscape Awards

In fact, Skerries was the first town in Ireland to win Gold in the prestigious International Entente Floral Competition. The criteria for judging this international competition is similar to Tidy Towns covering Heritage, Landscape, Horticulture, Natural Amenities, and Community Involvement.

Skerries also continue to win prizes in the local Fingal County Council Tidy Districts Competition. These include: - Best Town, Best Main Street, Best estates, Gardens and Shop Fronts.

September and October are the months when we attend the various award ceremonies and hope that our efforts will prove fruitful! We hold a social evening in November for all our supporters and helpers, and the Committee Members enjoy a social event in the autumn.

If you would like to know more or become involved we can be contacted at:

The Community Centre
Dublin Road
Skerries
Co. Dublin

Tel. 01-8490888
Fax. 01-8490888