Cllr David Collins, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway; Mark Molloy, Assistant Environmental Awareness Officer; Laura Mullins and Tomás Clancy, Community Wardens; and Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council. Photograph: Ray Ryan.
HOUSEHOLDS, schools, businesses and community groups across County Galway are being encouraged to register for April’s National Spring Clean.
Galway County Council and An Taisce are aiming to make the 27th annual campaign the most successful to date.
An estimated 2,700 tonnes of litter was collected from roadsides, parks and coastlines nationwide in 2025, with more than 170 groups and volunteers in County Galway taking part. Free clean‑up kits are available to everyone who registers.
Cllr David Collins (FG), Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, said, “National Spring Clean comes at the perfect time of year as the days begin to stretch and more people are out and about. It gives everyone a simple way to contribute to a litter pick in their own community and to take pride in the place they live. Galway is a beautiful county, and we all have a role in respecting it by keeping it litter-free for residents and visitors”.
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council, said, “We are encouraging people who have never taken part in National Spring Clean to register this year. It can be as simple as two neighbours coming together to pick up litter in their own area or a larger group of volunteers working across their community. Every extra pair of hands goes a long way in tackling the blight of litter in our communities, along our roads and in our public spaces. Clean-up kits are available for all registered groups in Galway, and every effort helps to keep the county clean”.
Eileen Ruane, Director of Services for Human Resources, Environment and City and County Libraries, said, “National Spring Clean is a key part of our Anti‑Litter Programme and Litter Management Plan, and it is a great opportunity for people across Galway to join the 4,250 groups throughout Ireland who organise local clean-up initiatives. The campaign supports community clean-ups and raises awareness about the impact of litter and the benefits of cleaner and healthier places to live. We encourage everyone to get involved and help keep Galway litter-free”.
National Spring Clean is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce in partnership with Local Authorities and supported by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and Mars Wrigley.
Registrations are being accepted on www.nationalspringclean.org and further information is available from the Environment Section of Galway County Council on 091-509510 / environment@galwaycoco.ie.
