The evening opened with a powerful video presentation showcasing the exceptional standard of environmental enhancement achieved in towns and villages throughout the county. Produced by Ken and Áine Finegan of Newspics, the video left attendees in no doubt that Louth is not just looking good – it is looking exceptional.
The Louth Looking Good initiative is organised entirely by volunteers and is reliant on various sponsors from across the county including Louth County Council.
The standout performer of the night was Dromiskin, securing the Overall Award alongside the Youth Award, Biodiversity Award, Climate Action Award, Waste Minimisation Award, and runnerup positions in both the Best Presented Graveyard and Seasonal Display categories.
Fresh from their success in the European Entente Florale competition, Blackrock Tidy Towns claimed the Overall RunnerUp award and featured prominently in the Climate Action and Biodiversity special categories.
Former national Tidy Towns winner Tallanstown secured third place, while Cherrywood Park was named Best Overall Housing Estate in County Louth.
Omeath received the Adjudicators Award and also took home the Age Friendly Award, reflecting the village’s continued upward trajectory.
Ardee’s volunteers earned the Most Improved Award, while Annagassan received the Cathaoirleach’s Award for the second consecutive year.
Stabannon’s Geraldine Lynch was named the 2026 Environmentalist of the Year with Colette McKenny from Ardee Tidy Towns named runner up in the prestigious award which recognises exceptional individual effort.
1. Catherine White, Adrienne McEnteggart-Boyle and Ita Jorday-Smyth, Blackrock Tidy Towns receive third place in the Biodiversity section from Cllr. Shane McGuinness and Cllr. Ciarán Fisher at the Louth Looking Good Awards 2026 held in the Fairways Hotel.
Ken Finegan/Newspics Photography
2. Representatives from Blackrock Tidy Towns who were runners up in Louth Looking Good 2026 receive their award from Naomi O'Donohoe, North East Credit Union and Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach LCC at the Louth Looking Good Awards 2026 held in the Fairways Hotel.
Ken Finegan/Newspics Photography
3. Anne O'Connor, Declan Mills, Oisín Gallagher and Ronald Mills receive the merit award for best presented graveyard for Grange Graveyard from Cllr. Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach LCC and David Conway, Chief Executive LCC at the Louth Looking Good Awards 2026 held in the Fairways Hotel.
Ken Finegan/Newspics Photography
4. Patsy and Marian Scanlon and Tommy Halpenny, Knockbridge Tidy Towns receive the Special Merit Award from Cllr. Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach LCC and David Conway, Chief Executive LCC at the Louth Looking Good Awards 2026 held in the Fairways Hotel.
Ken Finegan/Newspics Photography