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07 Oct 2025

Kildare-based Tidy Towns group gets a new van

The old vehicle was costing more to repair than it was worth

Kildare-based Tidy Towns group gets a new van

Naas Tidy Towns volunteers with the new vehicle. Images: Tony Keane

The Naas Tidy Towns has successfully fundraised for a new van.

The voluntary group is well regarded locally for the amount of cleaning, sweeping, planting and washing undertaken  around the town on an all year round basis.

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They are everywhere to be seen in Naas.

They bought a van for €600 over six years ago and while it gave great service, the cost of maintaining the vehicle had exceeded its value.

Life Credit Union, based in offices in Naas, Newbridge and Maynooth, has also sponsored NTT projects

Volunteers were using their own family cars but this was not an ideal scenario because there is a lot of work to be done moving tools, plants and rubbish.

The group thanks all who helped them reach the  goal needed to secure the new vehicle. NTT has earned the title of Ireland’s Cleanest Town three times, most recently this year and this achievement reflects the dedication of the volunteers and the unwavering support of the community.

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