After many years of hard work Malin is named the tidiest town in Ireland.
On the tip of the Inishowen peninsula in the northwest of Ireland, Malin has won the title of the tidiest town in the country.
It's a very beautiful village set amongst wild beautiful scenery.
Malin is a relic of the Ulster plantation in the 17th century and has kept much of this character to this day. Long before the tidy towns competition existed, Malin was often referred to as the prettiest village in Ireland. Malin has taken part in all the tidy towns competitions over the past 13 years.
Speaking at the unveiling of a sign to mark the win for Malin, Minister for Transport and Power Brian Lenihan praised Donegal a county with excellent community relations. He notes Malin as a shining example of good citizenship.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 5 October 1970.
