Maynooth Celebrates Gold at Entente Florale Europe 2025
Kildare County Council Retrofit Demonstration House wins President’s Prize
Kildare County Council is proud to announce that Maynooth has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Entente Florale Europe 2025 competition.
Celebrating its jubilee year, Entente Florale Europe is the continent’s longest running environmental awards scheme, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and promoting best practice in cities, towns and villages across Europe.
The Maynooth entry highlighted achievements in:
- Landscape enhancement and vegetation, including tree, shrub, and flower planting
- Biodiversity promotion and ecologically friendly management
- Sustainable management of natural and build environments, waste and water
- Active participation and cooperation among local voluntary bodies and civil authorities
- Implementation of sustainable environmental and climate change mitigation measures
- Education initiatives focused on ecology and the green dimension
- Development of tourism, leisure facilities and effective communication
Kildare County Council is also proud to announce that its own Retrofit Demonstration House in Maynooth received the President’s Prize as a special recognition, highlighting the Council’s leadership and innovation in sustainability, energy efficiency and the promotion of best practice in climate action.
In addition, Maynooth’s university campus was commended for its exemplary green environment management.
Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive, Kildare County Council said; “Kildare County Council congratulates St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth University, Maynooth Tidy Towns and the entire Maynooth community. The dedication and teamwork shown by residents, voluntary groups, and local businesses were instrumental in the success of the adjudication process. Thanks to their collective commitment, Maynooth was showcased at its very best to the international judges.”
