Tidy Towns

Tidy Towns is a short documentary that offers a glimpse into a local volunteer group in County Meath, dedicated to cleaning and caring for their community. Unlike the national Tidy Towns competition, this story centres on the people behind the efforts—who they are and why they choose to volunteer. The film highlights the powerful role of community spirit and how shared goals can bring together people from diverse backgrounds. Among the volunteers are refugees and asylum seekers who now live in the area, offering a snapshot of modern Ireland and its evolving population. Through the group's work—cleaning the river, collecting leaves to make compost, and planting flowers—we see that their efforts are about more than just tidiness. The story is about inclusion, identity, and the strength that comes from working together. 

Crew
Director/Producer: Laura Tucker  
Camera Operator: Rachael Greene 
Sound Operator: Caoimhe Leech 
Editor: PJ Bautista 
Colour Grade/Post Sound: Laura Tucker