Source: https://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2018/cork-west/2018-County-Cork_West-Skibbereen-693.pdf
“A high standard of litter control could be observed in Skibbereen during adjudication with the vast majority of areas appearing litter free and neat and tidy. This is a great performance and it reflects the hard work of the committee, volunteers and schools during your spring clean events and regular litter patrols. We were delighted to read that you have extended your cleanups to Lough Hyne, Tragumna beach and three approach roads. The involvement of schools and local sports clubs (like the kayaking club) is seen to be particularly important as a means of raising environmental awareness. Well done to the Skibbereen Community School for setting out the HANNAH principles and demonstrating the clear links between single use and surplus packaging to litter. You are commended on carrying out an analysis of the survey and we would be interested in hearing the results in 2019. The standard of tidiness is generally very good and your work removing the weeds from paths, kerbs and roadsides is appreciated. We are also pleased to see that electric cables have been placed underground on Mill Road. Improvements are possible. The landscaping beds to the front of the Library and Adult Education Centre were weedy and in need of attention. A number of examples of untidy signs were spotted (such as the yield sign at Norrie Blues Boreen) and it is recommended that a signage audit takes place to identify all signs within the town that need to be cleaned, repaired or replaced. The litter bins around the town should also be included in this audit. The railings in front of the courthouse would also benefit from a fresh coat of paint in time for 2019.”
Skibbereen Tidy Towns 