In 1992, there was a small group, led by Ann Sheeran, who met informally each Saturday in the Raheny library grounds and tidied the village centre. In 1998, Seamus Griffith became chairman and Con Clarke was appointed coordinator. The group also started a working relationship with the RBA in 1998. 

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Some of the key projects we were involved with over the years, and many in conjunction with DCC and the RBA, are:

- developing the bridge over the Santry River

- developing the Rath (cobblestone area in the village centre)

- developing a Community Garden

- relocating the Marie Hayes statue from the bottom of Main Street to the Rath

- erection of 'You are Here' signs in the village

- upgrading the footpaths in the village 

- developing the Raheny Way: three looped walks from Raheny Village

- developing of the Heritage trail (in partnership with the Raheny Heritage Society)

- planting in flower beds, hanging baskets and planters in the village centre 

- achieving the designation of Age Friendly Village 

- restoration of the historic pump at the bottom of Main Street

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In the early, days the group was financed by the DCC and the RBA. From 1998 onwards, the Raheny Tidy Village Group started its own fundraising, doing bag-packs and sending letters of appeal to local businesses. We also receive grants from DCC.  

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Seamus Griffith was chairperson until 2019, when John Herbert took over. Frank Nash became chairperson in 2020.

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