Two Irish Villages Race for European Green Award | Limerick News

Two Irish villages, Blackrock and Riverstown, are vying for Europe’s top environmental honor in the Entente Florale competition—a prestigious contest that celebrates sustainable living and community pride. Judges are touring the villages this week, evaluating everything from biodiversity and green infrastructure to community engagement and thoughtful urban planning. Blackrock, already a national award winner, is showcasing new rainwater gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, restored marshes, and even carbon-neutral golf clubs. The competition has sparked major local improvements and brought in vital resources, turning vision into action. With winners to be announced in September, the fate of these villages rests on a hopeful blend of hard work, natural beauty, and a little luck with the weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d99b1ab9d0ac7be