Factual Summary: Dingle in County Kerry was named Ireland’s Greenest Place 2025 after a competition organised by The Irish Times and Electric Ireland, recognising its community‑led sustainability projects such as renewable energy, zero‑waste festivals and biodiversity ponds. The 2026 search will award a Greenest Community, Suburb, Town or Village, an Overall Winner and a new Net Zero Hero prize, with judges including two newly appointed members. Researchers at the Economic and Social Research Institute, led by Pete Lunn, say the majority of the Irish public are deeply worried about climate change, a sentiment echoed in recent biodiversity events and consultations.
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Headline omits details about the new judges, earning a 2; sourcing is strong with direct quotes from competition organisers and an ESRI researcher, earning a 3; the piece maintains a neutral tone and provides solid contextual framing of the competition and public concern.