Results Booklet 2018 - Tidy Towns · REGIONAL AWARDS REGIONAL AWARDS €2,000 Region & Winner Marks Midlands and East Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 337 North West and West Glaslough,

Results Booklet

2018

Listowel, Co. KerryNational TidyTowns Winners, 2018

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W I N N E R S T O D AT E

1958 Glenties, Co.Donegal1959 Glenties, Co.Donegal1960 Glenties, Co.Donegal1961 Rathvilly, Co.Carlow1962 Glenties, Co.Donegal1963 Rathvilly, Co.Carlow1964 Virginia, Co.Cavan1965 Virginia, Co.Cavan1966 Ballyjamesduff, Co.Cavan1967 Ballyjamesduff, Co.Cavan1968 Rathvilly, Co.Carlow1969 Tyrrellspass, Co.Westmeath1970 Malin, Co.Donegal1971 Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan1972 Trim, Co.Meath1973 Kiltegan, Co.Wicklow1974 Trim, Co.Meath, Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan1975 Kilsheelan, Co.Tipperary 1976 Adare, Co.Limerick1977 Multyfarnham, Co.Westmeath1978 Glaslough, Co.Monaghan1979 Kilsheelan, Co.Tipperary 1980 Newtowncashel, Co.Longford1981 Mountshannon, Co.Clare1982 Dunmanway, Co.Cork1983 Terryglass, Co.Tipperary1984 Trim, Co.Meath1985 Kilkenny City, Co.Kilkenny1986 Kinsale, Co.Cork1987 Sneem, Co.Kerry1988 Carlingford, Co.Louth

1989 Ardagh, Co.Longford1990 Malahide, Co.Dublin1991 Malin, Co.Donegal1992 Ardmore, Co.Waterford1993 Keadue, Co.Roscommon1994 Galbally, Co.Limerick1995 Glenties, Co.Donegal1996 Ardagh, Co.Longford1997 Terryglass, Co.Tipperary1998 Ardagh, Co.Longford1999 Clonakilty, Co.Cork2000 Kenmare, Co.Kerry2001 Westport, Co.Mayo2002 Castletown, Co.Laois2003 Keadue, Co.Roscommon2004 Lismore, Co Waterford2005 Ennis, Co.Clare2006 Westport, Co.Mayo2007 Aughrim, Co.Wicklow2008 Westport, Co.Mayo 2009 Emly, Co.Tipperary 2010 Tallanstown, Co.Louth2011 Killarney, Co.Kerry2012 Abbeyshrule, Co.Longford2013 Moynalty, Co.Meath2014 Kilkenny City, Co.Kilkenny2015 Letterkenny, Co.Donegal2016 Skerries, Co.Dublin2017 Birdhill, Co Tipperary2018 Listowel, Co. Kerry

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

1989 Ardagh, Co.Longford1990 Malahide, Co.Dublin1991 Malin, Co.Donegal1992 Ardmore, Co.Waterford1993 Keadue, Co.Roscommon1994 Galbally, Co.Limerick1995 Glenties, Co.Donegal1996 Ardagh, Co.Longford1997 Terryglass, Co.Tipperary1998 Ardagh, Co.Longford1999 Clonakilty, Co.Cork2000 Kenmare, Co.Kerry2001 Westport, Co.Mayo2002 Castletown, Co.Laois2003 Keadue, Co.Roscommon2004 Lismore, Co Waterford2005 Ennis, Co.Clare2006 Westport, Co.Mayo2007 Aughrim, Co.Wicklow2008 Westport, Co.Mayo 2009 Emly, Co.Tipperary 2010 Tallanstown, Co.Louth2011 Killarney, Co.Kerry2012 Abbeyshrule, Co.Longford2013 Moynalty, Co.Meath2014 Kilkenny City, Co.Kilkenny2015 Letterkenny, Co.Donegal2016 Skerries, Co.Dublin2017 Birdhill, Co Tipperary2018 Listowel, Co. Kerry

NATIONAL AWARDS

National Awards 4Gold Medal Winners 6Silver Medal Winners 7Bronze Medal Winners 8Regional Awards 9County Awards 10Endeavour Awards 11SuperValu All Things Considered 12SuperValu Heroes 14Special Awards 15

Winner’s Report 20

ANALYSIS OF MARKS BY COUNTY

CarlowCavanClareCork (North)Cork (South)Cork (West)DonegalDublinGalwayKerryKildareKilkennyLaoisLeitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary (North) Tipperary (South) Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow

28 29303234363840424446484950515354555759606163646668697173

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N AT I O N A L AWA R D S

Listowel, Co. Kerry Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2018

Marks 339

National Award Winner Sponsored by SuperValu

Trophy + €10,000

Ireland’s Tidiest Village = Population Categories - A&B Population Category A = Under 200 Population Category B = 201 to 1,000

Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town = Population Categories - C&D Population Category C = 1,001 to 2,500 Population Category D = 2,501 to 5,000

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town = Population Categories - E&F Population Category E = 5,001 to 10,000 Population Category F = 10,001 to 15,000

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre = Population Categories - G&H Population Category G = 15,001 to 25,000 Population Category H = 25,001 and Over

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N AT I O N A L AWA R D S

IRELAND’S TIDIEST VILLAGECentre Marks Award

Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 338 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST SMALL TOWNCentre Marks Award

Listowel, Co. Kerry 339 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE TOWNCentre Marks Award

Westport, Co. Mayo 336 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE URBAN CENTRECentre Marks Award

Ballincollig, Co. Cork 338 Trophy + €5,000

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S P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS OF €900

G O L D M E D A L W I N N E R S

Population Category Centre Marks

Category A Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 337 Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon 337 Keadue, Co. Roscommon 336 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary 336 Birdhill, Co. Tipperary 335 Coolagown, Co. Cork 334Category B Glaslough, Co.Monaghan 338 Clonegal, Co. Carlow 334 Emly, Co. Tipperary 334 Category C Lismore, Co. Waterford 335 Abbeyleix, Co. Laois 334 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary 332 Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow 331 Straffan, Co. Kildare 330 Coolaney, Co. Sligo 329 Category D Listowel, Co. Kerry 339 Clonakilty, Co. Cork 337 Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan 336 Blackrock, Co. Louth 334 Kenmare, Co. Kerry 331 Kilrush, Co. Clare 330 Kinsale, Co. Cork 329 Kill, Co. Kildare 329 Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim 329 Category E Westport, Co. Mayo 336 Dalkey, Co. Dublin 328 Buncrana, Co. Donegal 326 Roscommon, Co. Roscommon 326 Youghal, Co. Cork 325 Ardee, Co. Louth 324Category F Killarney, Co. Kerry 334 Trim, Co. Meath 334 Skerries, Co. Dublin 333 Cobh, Co. Cork 330 Tullamore, Co. Offaly 327 Castlebar, Co. Mayo 324Category G Ballincollig, Co. Cork 338 Maynooth, Co. Kildare 332 Naas, Co. Kildare 331 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 330 Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 330 Tralee, Co. Kerry 323 Carrigaline, Co. Cork 321 Leixlip, Co. Kildare 321 Malahide, Co. Dublin 320 Category H Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 337 Ennis, Co. Clare 336 Drogheda, Co. Louth 323 Dundalk, Co. Louth 320

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S I LV E R M E D A L W I N N E R S

S P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS OF €700

Population Category Centre Marks

Category A Moynalty, Co. Meath 333 Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford 331 Mountshannon, Co. Clare 329 Tullahought, Co. Kilkenny 329 Category B Rosscarbery, Co. Cork 332 Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 332 Geashill, Co. Offaly 332 Stradbally, Co. Waterford 330 Silvermines, Co. Tipperary 329 Ardmore, Co. Waterford 329Category C Adare, Co. Limerick 328 Aughrim, Co. Wicklow 327 Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare 324 Category D Macroom, Co. Cork 325 Bantry, Co. Cork 325 Category E Monaghan, Co. Monaghan 323 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 323 Wicklow, Co. Wicklow 323 Category F Cavan, Co. Cavan 322 Arklow, Co. Wicklow 322 Category G Celbridge, Co. Kildare 318 Carlow, Co. Carlow 316 Newbridge, Co. Kildare 315 Wexford, Co. Wexford 314 Sligo, Co. Sligo 313 Portlaoise, Co. Laois 309Category H Swords, Co. Dublin 317 Galway City Centre, Co. Galway 310

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B R O N Z E M E D A L W I N N E R S

BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS OF €400Population Category Centre Marks

Category A Rathbarry, Co. Cork 328 Eyeries, Co. Cork 327 Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon 327 Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath 327 Lislevane, Co. Cork 326 Abbey, Co. Galway 326 Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick 326 Knightstown, Co. Kerry 325 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 325 Cloontuskert, Co. Roscommon 325 Portmagee, Co. Kerry 324 Category B Sneem, Co. Kerry 328 Dromod, Co. Leitrim 328 Milltown, Co. Galway 327 Castletownroche, Co. Cork 326 Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly 326 Ballynacally, Co. Clare 325 Innishannon, Co. Cork 325 Ballydehob, Co. Cork 325 Timoleague, Co. Cork 325 Carraig Airt, Co. Donegal 325 Knockbridge, Co. Louth 325 Mulranny, Co. Mayo 325 Galbally, Co. Limerick 324 Glenties, Co. Donegal 324 Malin, Co. Donegal 324Category C Beal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo 323 Skibbereen, Co. Cork 322 Rosslare, Co. Wexford 322 Millstreet, Co. Cork 321 Quin, Co. Clare 320 Castleconnell, Co. Limerick 320 Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon 320 Rathangan, Co. Kildare 319 Category D Cabinteely, Co. Dublin 322 Cahir, Co. Tipperary 321 Category E Roscrea, Co. Tipperary 318 Nenagh, Co. Tipperary 315 Bandon, Co. Cork 314 Raheny, Co. Dublin 314 Clane, Co. Kildare 313 Lucan, Co. Dublin 312 Lusk, Co. Dublin 311 Newcastle West, Co. Limerick 310 Category F Shankill, Co. Dublin 317 Ballina, Co. Mayo 316 Longford, Co. Longford 315 Tramore, Co. Waterford 313 Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 309 Category G Athlone, Co. Westmeath 305 Greystones, Co. Wicklow 302 Category H Bray, Co. Wicklow 307 Limerick City Centre, Co. Limerick 306

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R E G I O N A L AWA R D S

REGIONAL AWARDS €2,000

Region & Winner Marks

Midlands and East Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 337

North West and West Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 338

South East Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 337

Mid West and South West Listowel, Co. Kerry 339

S P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F R U R A L A N D C O M M U N I T Y D E V E LO P M E N T

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C O U N T Y AWA R D S

COUNTY AWARDS OF €1,000, €800 & €500S P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU

County Centre Marks

Winner

Carlow Clonegal 334

Cavan Cavan 322

Clare Ennis 336

Cork(North) Coolagown 334

Cork(South) Ballincollig 338

Cork(West) Clonakilty 337

Donegal Letterkenny 330

Dublin Skerries 333

Galway Milltown 327

Kerry Listowel 339

Kildare Maynooth 332

Kilkenny Kilkenny 337

Laois Abbeyleix 334

Leitrim Carrick on Shannon 329

Limerick Adare 328

Longford Abbeyshrule 337

Louth Blackrock 334

Mayo Westport 336

Meath Trim 334

Monaghan Glaslough 338

Offaly Geashill 332

Roscommon Castlecoote 337

Sligo Coolaney 329

Tipperary(North) Terryglass 336

Tipperary(South) Emly 334

Waterford Lismore 335

Westmeath Ballinahown 327

Wexford Rosslare 322

Wicklow Aughrim 327

Centre Marks

Highly Commended

Leighlinbridge 331

Redhills 320

Kilrush 330

Castletownroche 327

Cobh 330

Rosscarbery 332

Buncrana 326

Dalkey 328

Abbey 326

Killarney 334

Naas 331

Inistioge 332

Castletown 323

Dromod 328

Ardpatrick 326

Newtowncashel 325

Knockbridge 325

Mulranny 325

Moynalty 333

Carrickmacross 336

Tullamore 327

Keadue 336

Riverstown 321

Birdhill 335

Kilsheelan 332

Ballymacarbry 331

Tyrrellspass 318

Ballycanew 320

Wicklow 323

Centre Marks

Commended

Clonmore 319

Loch Gowna 302

Mountshannon 329

Kiskeam 323

Kinsale 329

Rathbarry 328

Carrig Airt 325

Cabinteely 322

Monivea 322

Kenmare 331

Straffan 330

Tullahought 329

Ballacolla 321

Drumshanbo 315

Galbally 324

Longford 315

Ardee 324

Castlebar 324

Athboy 317

Monaghan 323

Clonbullogue 326

Ballintubber 327

Ballintogher 317

Silvermines 329

Clonmel 330

Stradbally 330

Glasson 307

Blackwater 319

Arklow 322

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E N D E AV O U R AWA R D S

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS €500S P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU

County Centre Marks % Improvement on 2017

Carlow Bagenalstown 308 3.0100%Cavan Dowra 206 3.0000%Clare Kilmurry 238 3.0303%Cork(North) Berrings 299 3.8194%Cork(South) Bishopstown 214 7.0000%Cork(West) Drinagh 233 6.3927%Donegal Maghery 286 4.0000%Dublin The Naul 230 9.5238%Galway Woodford 282 4.8327%Kerry Cloghane Brandon 241 9.5455%Kildare Milltown 271 6.2745%Kilkenny Windgap 272 5.8366%Laois Mountmellick 290 3.9427%Leitrim Tullaghan 240 5.2632%Limerick Garrienderk 225 8.1731%Longford Moydow 227 7.0755%Louth Kilcurry 292 4.6595%Mayo An Geata Mor (Binghamstown) 229 6.5116%Meath Johnstown 213 5.9701%Monaghan Emyvale 271 3.0418%Offaly Kinnitty 287 3.6101%Roscommon Portrunny 249 8.7336%Sligo Bunnanaddan 227 11.8227%Tipperary(North) Ballysloe 212 6.0000%Tipperary(South) Killusty 221 4.7393%Waterford Clonea-Power 217 7.4257%Westmeath Streamstown 302 4.1379%Wexford Rosslare Harbour 308 4.4068%Wicklow Hollywood village 277 6.1303%

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James Walsh farms in the scenic area of Ballymacoda, Co. Cork. James has a mixed farm enterprise of grassland and tillage.

James is a third generation farmer and supplies our local retailers with great quality home-grown beef.

Pop into your local SuperValu store and talk to the butcher about how best to prepare our fresh meats.

SuperValu are the biggest supporters of local producers and suppliers in Ireland, especially through the Food Academy initiative.

Food Academy was created in partnership with Bord Bia and the Local Enterprise Office Network as a mentorship programme, working with and nurturing small businesses through their journey from start-ups to getting their products listed in SuperValu’s across Ireland. We now have over 300 producers in-store with Food Academy, supporting 1,500 new jobs in 2018. Keep a look out for our Food Academy Range on your next visit to your local SuperValu.

We are a team of passionate local retailers, striving to bring you the best quality local & Irish products every week.

Consider we support 883 towns & villages across Ireland through our TidyTowns sponsorship...

Consider supporting new local Irish businesses...

Consider supporting passionate, local retailers...

Consider great quality meats by Irish suppliers like James Walsh...

David CareyFitness Food HQ,

Co. Kildare

Yvonne O’MearaSuperValu Portumna,

Co GalwayJames Walsh

Farmer

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SuperValu are proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Football Championship.

This year, SuperValu have helped inspire future generations by donating 55,000 GAA footballs to clubs across the country. This is an ambitious initiative and was designed to get children as young as six playing football and exercising more regularly. This year, SuperValu stores have contributed over €2.6 million to grassroot level clubs nationwide.

Consider The 55k GAA Footballs donated to GAA Clubs & €2.6m contribution to clubs nationwide... Bernard Brogan

SuperValu Ambassador

2018 marks our 27th year of sponsoring the TidyTowns programme. Over the years we have contributed over €6m to help TidyTowns committees all over Ireland.

At SuperValu, we pride ourselves on being at the heart of local communities all over

Ireland. Our stores around the country serve not just as shops, but as places where neighbours can meet, talk and exchange news. That’s why it is a source of such pride to us that we have been associated with this competition for the past 27 years.

SuperValu retailers both live and work in the communities in which they operate and make a huge investment at local level, by actively supporting many

local initiatives including SuperValu TidyTowns. Making it Ireland’s leading community initiative. SuperValu TidyTowns is Ireland’s leading community initiative, which is the reason we got involved in the competition in the first place, we have worked with the Department for the last 27 years to continually build and invigorate the competition.

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C O M M U N I T Y H E R O E S

(Overall Winner) Mary Gethings

Ferns SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Wexford

(Highly Commended)Anne McGhee

Glaslough SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Monaghan

Ted McNamaraKinsale SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Cork

Mary Gethings Ferns SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Wexford

Paddy & Mary Egan Tullahought SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Kilkenny

Lili MastersonBallycanew SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Wexford

Caitriona CrossanRaphoe SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Donegal

Amanda Slattery Ballyhoura SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Limerick

Ena EnrightMilford SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Cork

Margaret Nugent Rooskey SuperValu TidyTowns, Co. Roscommon

Eileen NoonanNewtownshandrum SuperValu TidyTowns, Co Cork

SUPERVALU TIDYTOWNS COMMUNITY HEROES 2018

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S P E C I A L AWA R D S

SUPERVALU SCHOOL AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU

R E G I O N A L AWA R D W I N N E R S - € 1 , 0 0 0

Midlands and East Biodiversity Project in association with Dunboyne TidyTowns Committee Dunboyne Senior Primary School, Dunboyne, Co Meath

North West and West Loving Leftovers Belmont & Milltown National Schools, Co. Galway

South East Create Life not Litter Portlaw National School, Portlaw, Co. Waterford

Mid West and South West Public Clock Project Scarrif National School, Co. Clare Overall Winner Award €1,000 Public Clock Project Scarrif National School, Co. Clare

SUPERVALU DIVERSITY AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y S U P E R VA LU - € 2 , 0 0 0

Ballintubber TidyTowns, Co. Roscommon

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WATERS & COMMUNITIES AWARD S P O N S O R E D B Y I N L A N D F I S H E R I E S I R E L A N D , WAT E R S WAY S I R E L A N D

A N D T H E LO C A L A U T H O R I T Y WAT E R S & C O M M U N I T I E S O F F I C E

RUNNERS UP CATEGORY €500 EACHMidlands & East - Grange TidyTownsNorth West & West - Portrun Development Association CLGSouth East - Silvermines Enhancement GroupMidwest & South West - UL Kayak Club Riverpath Volunteers

WINNERS CATEGORY €1,000 EACHMidlands & East - Ballymore Eustace Trout & Salmon Anglers’ Association/Ballymore Eustace TidyTownsNorth West & West - Abbey TidyTownsSouth East - Kilkenny TidyTowns – Keep Kilkenny BeautifulMidwest & South West - Glounthaune TidyTowns

OVERALL WINNER €1,000Abbey TidyTowns

THE BIG SCOOP AWARD S P O N S O R E D B Y D O G S T R U S T

JOINT NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS €4,000 WORTH OF MATERIAL TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIPDromod TidyTownsAshbourne TidyTowns

CLEAN AIR AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N S , C L I M AT E A C T I O N

& E N V I R O N M E N T

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €2,000 Ennis TidyTowns

RUNNER UP €500Carrigaline TidyTowns Naas TidyTowns

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LET’S GET BUZZING - LOCAL AUTHORITY POLLINATOR AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y LO C A L A U T H O R I T I E S

SMALL TOWN CATEGORY €1,000 EACHMidlands & East - Geashill TidyTownsMidwest & South West - Sneem TidyTownsSouth East - Tullahought TidyTownsNorth West & West - Killeshandra TidyTowns

LARGE TOWN CATEGORY €1,000 EACHMidlands & East - Swords TidyTownsMidwest & South West - Ennis TidyTownsSouth East - Clonmel TidyTownsNorth West & West - Buncrana TidyTowns Initiative

OVERALL WINNER €1,000 Clonmel TidyTowns

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF THE ARCHITECTS OF IRELAND AWARD S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E R OYA L I N S T I T U T E O F T H E A R C H I T E C T S

O F I R E L A N D

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO THE VALUE OF €5,000Enniscorthy TidyTowns

GUM LITTER TASKFORCE AWARD S P O N S O R E D B Y G U M L I T T E R TA S K F O R C E

VILLAGE AND SMALL TOWN €2,000Tubbercurry TidyTowns

LARGE TOWN AND URBAN CENTRE €2,000Naas TidyTowns

NATIONAL WINNER AWARD €1,000Tubbercurry TidyTowns

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OUR COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N S , C L I M AT E

A C T I O N & E N V I R O N M E N T

LARGE TOWN/URBAN CENTRE €2,250Ennis TidyTowns

VILLAGE/SMALL TOWN €2,250Ballon TidyTowns

YOUNG TIDYTOWNS COMMITTEE €500Westport TidyTowns

HERITAGE AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y T H E H E R I TA G E C O U N C I L

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,000 Milltown’s Heritage Food Project

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N S , C L I M AT E

A C T I O N & E N V I R O N M E N T

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,000 Monageer TidyTowns - Grotto Sensory & Woodland Walk

2ND PLACE €800 Arklow TidyTowns - Riverwalk3RD PLACE €700 Raphoe TidyTowns – Raphoe Walkers

RUNNER UP €500Athleague TidyTowns – Community Walkway Castlecoote TidyTowns – Walk & Cycle Way Donnybrook TidyTowns – Project Seat & Retreat Kilteevan TidyTowns – Cloonlarge Loop Walk Rosslare TidyTowns

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CANIT! AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y A LU P R O I R E L A N D

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,000Hollywood TidyTowns

RUNNER UP €250Ballyduff Development GroupClonegal Tidy Village Association

GAELTACHT AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F C U LT U R E , H E R I TA G E

A N D T H E G A E LTA C H T

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,500Carraig Airt, Co. Donegal

HIGHLY COMMENDED WINNER €1,000Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo

ISLANDS AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y D E PA R T M E N T O F C U LT U R E , H E R I TA G E

A N D T H E G A E LTA C H T

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,000Bere Island, Co. Cork

HIGHLY COMMENDED WINNER €500Sherkin Island, Co. Cork

TREE PROJECT AWARDS P O N S O R E D B Y T R E E C O U N C I L O F I R E L A N D

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER €1,000 Athenry TidyTowns

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I R E L A N D ’ S T I D I E S T T O W N

WINNER’S REPORT

ListowelIreland’s Tidiest Town 2018

Marks AwardedCentre: ListowelRef: 345County: KerryMark: 339Category: D Date(s): 05/07/2018 02/08/2018

Category Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 2017 Mark Awarded 2018

Community Involvement & Planning 60 50 52

Built Environment & Streetscape 50 44 45

Landscaping & Open Spaces 50 44 44

Wildlife, Habitats & Natural Amenities 50 40 41

Sustainable Waste & Resource Management 50 21 23

Tidiness and Litter Control 90 57 59

Residential Streets & Housing Areas 50 34 35

Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes 50 39 40

TOTAL MARK 450 329 339

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WINNER’S REPORT

Listowel, Co. KerryCommunity - Your Planning & Involvement / An Pobal - Pleanáil agus RannpháirtíochtCuireann an moltóir seo fáilte roimh Listowel Lios Tuathail chuig Comórtas na mBailte Slachtmhara SuperValu 2018 agus chuig Ceiliúradh 60 Bliain an Chomórtais. Many thanks for the Listowel entry to this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Competition. Thank you for participating in Ireland’s biggest community project on this, its 60th year of making Ireland a better place. A special word of thanks first of all to the committee members responsible for putting together your entry this year. It is clear that a massive amount of work has gone into this and you are to be congratulated for your diligence and attention to detail. It must be said that the Adjudicator was a little taken aback at the amount of material that you submitted. We know that for really productive and active groups it is hard to condense what is at least a year’s work into a few pages. However, we would recommend that you reduce the volume of paperwork for future entries. There is no need to submit entire reports from other bodies when a summary would do just as well. For example, the TCHC report (wherein it never says what TCHC stand for) - all of the graphs and conclusions could have been summarised into a few paragraphs. Equally, your appendices (while they each do tell a story) are too numerous. Enough of criticisms here: your new 3-Year Plan is excellently laid out and incisive. It clearly sets out the tasks that you have before you and will be invaluable in guiding your ongoing work here in Listowel. A lovely map was supplied for the job. Perhaps consider

using different colours to differentiate the classes of projects, just for ease of use. Your entry form (the main event, so to speak) was so well-presented and amply illustrated. Thanks so much again.

We won’t use up space here listing all of the supports you enjoy in Listowel. Suffice it to say that you are obviously integral now to the community and vice versa. The TidyTowns Appreciation Event (with AIB) stood out. A superb idea that others should emulate. The Awareness Day too is well-placed with your local Supervalu, a key supporter. Your work with schools and youth is first-class, pun intended. Your connection with the wider community, residents etc. is demonstrably good. Many congratulations on your Pride of Place achievement. You literally carried the flag for Ireland and not many can say that. Here’s hoping that you keep adding to your trove of Gold Medals.

Streetscape & Public Places /Sráid-Dreach & Áiteanna PoiblíThe way you laid out your entry for this category was admired. Very clear, thanks. Significant infrastructural works were underway in Listowel at time of visit. These have been taken into account. It has been a while since the Adjudicator’s last visit to Listowel and it was great to see such improvements. The Sports/Community Centre is transformed. While once a little shabby-looking in its beautiful park surroundings it now looks so sharp. Don’t forget to paint the corner uprights. The Garda Barracks was (quite literally) unrecognisable. What a difference! Great to see a bicycle shop open anywhere but also to take a disused shop back into the

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business fold - a double bonus! You also have a major retailer ‘slotted-in’ to your town centre and that is great. Its visual impact was far more positive than I’d expected, to be honest. Tae Lane (love this name!) was looking better after its whitewash. Tarrant’s Garage gable had been done by adjudication day but what of the rest of it? Good to see the world’s favourite car restored here for now. You have a few ‘problem’ buildings but these are described well in your plan as well as your entry for actions intended as well as those undertaken. You include in your entry here An Teampaill Bán and the Town Park. Significant projects are underway here. The plaque is an important piece of commemoration, well done. It is acknowledged that you have put a lot of resources into these areas. The old mart site has been pressed into service as a site compound for the services works. It is hoped that this will find a new owner when the dust has settled and it will cease to be a ‘blackspot’ for good.

This Adjudicator would visit Listowel just to look at the shopfronts alone. The wonderful stucco work, the colours and the high standard of care make your main streets a joy to wander along. These are locally appreciated as an event to learn about this craft, this was advertised at your Heritage Centre. It was good to see that The Square Diner now has a well-designed sign and strong colour scheme. Across the way the Maid of Erin is having some work done. Well, she is of a certain age. New shopfronts to this adjudicator were the splendid veterinary clinic and the

very bright and contemporary Listowel Printing Works. The staff and volunteers of the second hand shops must also be congratulated for their window displays. However, it’s likely the pubs that steal the show in terms of presentation and it would be difficult to choose which are the best. Your own on-street trophy cabinet was also viewed with admiration. The Seanchaí was spotless on adjudication day and lovely hanging baskets were on display. On the newer end of the spectrum The Fantasy Room has been really well-painted and helps to lift the area here. The FCA building looks unfortunate but there are plans afoot for this, I read. Another area nearby has been the subject of your efforts too. Green Spaces and Landscaping /Spásanna Glasa agus TírdhreachúThe area in front of St John’s Church has been entirely changed. It now looks fresher and more open. The sensory garden could not be visited at time of adjudication but this is a most fitting location. 400 trees in a year is a great achievement. Keep up the ongoing work on your pollinator-friendly areas. We cannot underestimate their importance. The work at the Garden of Europe was noted. No small task (or area) this. Good luck with the future projects such as at the entrance to Kerry Group premises. Again, a substantial area here. There is a lovely little bit of planting at the Supervalu car-park. In front of Garvey’s there is a very pleasant seated area with a triangular raised planter and sign. Do move the tree from in front of the TidyTowns sign as your plan suggests. At the Revenue Commissioners premises, some bright planting would make a world

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of difference but again, your plan has this covered. The Town Park was as lovely as the Adjudicator remembered but far busier with runners, golfers, walkers and little people playing on the playground attractions. You now have a Parkrun - fantastic - the best way to get the most people to appreciate your park every week. The park was just about spotless. However, the anti-dog litter bag dispenser near the graveyard was empty. There has been much new tree-planting since last we visited here and new benches were gleaming. The Garden of Europe (I had almost forgotten about this) is really beautiful. It does deserve a better sign though. Perhaps some more flowering shrubs on the edges too? Have you considered an audio trail of the Garden (or park or even town)? The fruit and nut orchard is beautiful and the bug boxes were well-placed. The Millennium Arch is back but the County Council containers are gone! And now, what of this area? Surely not further car-parking. Speaking of which, the town car-park was immaculate on the day. If only there were a prize for car-parks, this would be international standard, bottle banks included. Some of the gloss is taken off by the presence of Japanese knotweed in the adjacent grounds. Again, more urgent action is recommended here to avoid structural problems to the church. The fencing here will need to be repaired soon and painting the palisade fencing would also help. The bowl planters at The Square looked amazing. This Adjudicator would have the

tiered planters but rather save them for use in a less beautiful part of town. The box hedging Welcome on Convent Street was in great condition. Unfortunately some more Japanese knotweed nearby was also thriving. The car-park here was also as neat as a pin, well done. Not far away the Calvary Scene was in excellent order too. Recent tree-planting was noted at the Presentation School. Nature and Biodiversity in your Locality / An Dúlra agus an Bhithéagsúlacht i do cheantarYou are wished every success in the struggle against invasive species. These seem to have been on the advance since the adjudicator’s last visit. Complete your surveys so that you are in a position to complete your herbicide treatments of Japanese knotweed in September/October for best results. You have engaged specialists so they will be able to advise you. They will confirm that voluntary efforts against Himalayan balsam can be very successful if maintained. You have embraced the need for positive action for pollinators and three areas are in your sights. The Adjudicator looks forward to seeing An Teampaill Bán transformed on the next visit. You’ll be amused to hear that it is already more than a little wildlife-friendly. On the evening, the only other visitor was a splendidly-coated fox, foraging in the long hedgerow. Here you have an All Ireland Pollinator Plan -inspired meadow, a composter and rainwater harvester. All beautifully kept. On visiting the river, the first impact is unfortunately from invasive species. The Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam are hard to overlook.

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It is acknowledged that you have professionals working on this but it must be said that for the sake of your riverbank integrity, more urgent action seems indicated. These aside, the adjudicator could have spent all evening watching the swallows and sand martins feeding over and drinking from the river. Birdsong was fantastic down here and your work with tree-planting and roses along the berm here indicates how much you love the Feale too. Sustainability – Doing more with less / Inmharthanacht - Mórán ar an mbeagán:This is a very strong category for Listowel. You have taken well to the various aspects of this tricky area and this year you have not disappointed. You have an ambitious target of achieving a carbon-neutral Listowel. No small task but if any group can do it, it is Listowel TidyTowns. An important step toward this is the energy audit of businesses. On a day-to-day action, you are using more eco-friendly cleaning products now and fighting hard for the conscious cup to be part of all of your residents’ consciousness. Has the Presentation Girls’ School no Green Flag? It wasn’t on display anyway. The Adjudicator was surprised not to read of the proposed Greenway in your literature, or was this overlooked? The Community Composter at Kenny Heights was visited. Although very new, it is already well in use. Your new 3-Year Plan will be of great benefit in developing your work in this area. Already you have an impressive list of projects underway and maintained. Among your future projects is a community garden. This would be a great addition. Go for it.

Tidiness and Litter Control / Slachtmhaireacht agus Rialú Bruscair:The attendant difficulties of the infrastructural work underway at time of visit are acknowledged. You mention commercial advertising on your approach roads as an issue. Well, it was found not to be so on this visit. Well done on your early morning litter-pick. A great combination of your inspiration and businesses’ energy. It is hoped that the www.literati.org project will roll out further. The (geo) Cache in Trash is an excellent initiative and so clever. It is acknowledged that your litter-picked rubbish is sorted for recycling. The success of your ongoing projects is clear to see on the ground. Only a very small amount of litter was seen on the day. The approach roads were almost uncannily litter-free and much praise must go to you for this. Residential Streets & Housing Areas / Sráideanna Cónaithe & Ceantair Tithíochta:It’s great that the Municipal District are making strides towards tackling the housing crisis. You are advising and encouraging residents’ groups and your annual competition is an important part of this. You are also moving towards more wildlife-friendly and sustainable living areas. Good stuff. Kenny Heights was just gorgeous. A range of house designs and styles here are complemented by good quality tree-planting. The use of stone as a mulch for dry weather was noted with approval although there is no need for geraniums to be planted at tree bases. New (to this Adjudicator, anyway), slow zones within estates are a big positive step. No. 19 The Square

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has been beautifully treated, including its gorgeous windows. Really super little gardens were noted on Feale Drive. The old railway buildings on JB Keane Road are just gorgeous. No 6. the favourite if forced to choose. Ballygologue Park shows the fruits of much care and attention; individual efforts but also communal care. It was also great to see children out playing. There must be great rivalry with the nearby Hawthorn Drive. This was very, very neat indeed. Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes / Bóithre Isteach, Sráideanna & Lánaí:You are working away insofar as possible on your approach roads while works continue. The Abbeyfeale Road is indeed much improved. Planting would help on the Ballybunion Road, hard surfaces being abundant here. The Great Southern Greenway will be a massive asset for Listowel. Be sure to support this in every way possible. The N69 (Cahirdown Road)is a lovely approach with roses, well-cut verges and all very neat. The new service station here was spotless. Next door is a site that will surely be wanted soon. Old Mill Lane (opposite the Revenue Commissioners) is in need of work. It could be so much better but the doorways here with daubed paint and forbidding signs let the area down. Correctly treated, these doors could even become something of an asset. Old Mill Lane is also missing a name sign at its junction with Charles’ Street and some cobbles and a bollard have become loosened and dislodged.

Are there any bike lanes in Listowel, it was wondered. Perhaps when all these works are done, these could be a part of the finished product. Is there a pedestrian crossing needed on the Ballylongford Road, I wonder? Market Street was so clean and neat. The Tim Kennelly Roundabout looks very good indeed. Plants for pollinators were noted here - work is very well done here in a difficult area. JB Keane Road gets better and better. Recessed areas are now planted and ivy is marching across the walls. Planting at base of wall was noted. Toward the eastern extent of the road there are some block walls that could be improved. Have you considered wall art? Perhaps something simple would enhance the road here. Concluding Remarks:May I be one of the first to wish Listowel TidyTowns a Happy Twenty-Fifth Birthday? May you have many more quarter centuries in the competition. Thanks again. Second Round Adjudication:It was a pleasure to visit Listowel again, after a number of years, for the second round adjudication. The town looked extremely well, particularly the Square with its many attractions, which entice the visitor to stay a little longer. The TidyTowns sculpture sets the tone for a most interesting trail of the various sculptures housed in this very well executed, hard-landscaped, public realm space. The Seanchaí Literary and Cultural Center has a lovely presentation while having carefully conserved its traditional architectural features.

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Behind, the contemporary expression of the entrance building contrasts wonderfully with the Castle Restoration. Landscaping here, including the cleverly incorporated amphitheatre, looks great, containing as it does high quality landscape finishes and some well considered surface materials. The conversion of St. Johns to a Theatre and Arts Centre continues this high quality conservation. This complex provides a central focus for the cultural and literary heritage, for which the town is so famous. Shopfront competitions, promoted over the years, are now paying significant visual benefits as the town centre has an array of both traditional and contemporary frontages. Many of these are adorned with some very successful colour schemes, high quality lettering and signage. In some cases they are further enhanced with very effective, coordinated window box and hanging basket displays. Unfortunately overhead, at first and second floor level, this success is not always replicated. A good number of inappropriate window replacements were noted overhead. In a town containing such a high quality urban streetscape, perhaps a central conservation zone should be considered. This could be implemented with a view to the long term preservation and enhancement of your considerable building inheritance and heritage town status. It is very encouraging to read of the recent funding acquired for the protection of Pat Mc Auliffe’s unique legacy and examples observed were excellent. Incidental, well landscaped, open spaces were admired in many locations throughout the environs. Teampallín Bán famine graveyard has an emotive appeal and recent planting

and improvements works, including the white washing of the entrance walls, present a bright and fresh appearance. The John B. Keane relief road has matured well and contains some attractive presentations, particularly the Kenny Heights roundabout. The station refurbishment, including the unique Lartique Monorail, has a very high design standard. This refurbishment incorporates the old station building, and the newer social housing scheme, and these integrate very well visually with the overall complex. A credit to all concerned here. You are fortunate to have an amenity such as the town park and playground so well located close to the town core. This wonderful amenity, incorporating the atmospheric river walk, is obviously much appreciated by the local population as it teemed with visitors on the occasion of the visit. Litter control and tidiness continue at a high level and recent painting schemes have proven very successful, particularly noted at the Garda Station and the Plaza. Opposite, St Michael’s School, with its attractive window murals and colorful window boxes, was a highlight. Progress regarding the Mart site is very encouraging and hopefully redevelopment here will be considered as part of Listowel’s future expansion plans. This year’s first Adjudicator has comprehensively commented under each category heading and I fully concur with this report. The hard work and well managed program of the committee is very obvious in the town. You are congratulated on an outstanding partnership effort.

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A N A LY S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y

ANALYSIS OF MARKS BY COUNTY

Population Categories - A&B Population Category A = Under 200 Population Category B = 201 to 1,000

Population Categories - C&D Population Category C = 1,001 to 2,500 Population Category D = 2,501 to 5,000

Population Categories - E&F Population Category E = 5,001 to 10,000 Population Category F = 10,001 to 15,000

Population Categories - G&H Population Category G = 15,001 to 25,000 Population Category H = 25,001 and Over

28CATEGORY A MARK Clonmore 319St Mullins 312Rathanna 309Ballymurphy 294Kildavin 274 CATEGORY B MARK Clonegal 334Ballon 317Myshall 305Ardattin 304Rathvilly 302Fenagh 289Tinryland 285Ballinabranna 282Hacketstown 258Old Leighlin 250

CATEGORY C MARK Leighlinbridge 331Borris 297

CATEGORY D MARK Tullow 315Bagenalstown 308 CATEGORY G MARK Carlow 316

CARLOW


29CATEGORY A MARK Redhills 320Loch Gowna 302Maghera 279Kilcogy 260Blacklion 251Bawnboy 250Lavey 231Mount Nugent 223Dowra 206Killydoon 206

CATEGORY B MARK Arvagh 274Kilnaleck 272Swanlinbar 234

CATEGORY C MARK Killeshandra 295Belturbet 283Mullagh 277Ballyconnell 256Ballinagh 251 CATEGORY D MARK Virginia 286Kingscourt 278Ballyjamesduff 270Bailieborough 264

CATEGORY F MARK Cavan 322

CAVAN


30CATEGORY A MARK Mountshannon 329Ballyvaughan 323Ruan 316Labasheeda 312Bridgetown 289Killimer 285Cranny 282Cooraclare 281Carrigaholt 270Connolly 270Whitegate 268Feakle 263Bodyke 259Mullagh 251Boston 234Spanish Point 229Cross 219

CATEGORY B MARK Ballynacally 325Tuamgraney 321Doonbeg 309Kildysart 299Corofin 295Scariff 284Kilmihil 281Tulla 277

CLARE


31CATEGORY B MARK Barefield 266Miltown Malbay 253Kilkishen 247O’Brien’s Bridge 246Lisdoonvarna 241Kilmurry 238

CATEGORY C MARK Quin 320Kilkee 315Newmarket-on-Fergus 306Clarecastle 300Ennistymon 283 CATEGORY D MARK Kilrush 330Sixmilebridge 310 CATEGORY E MARK Shannon 303

CATEGORY G MARK Ennis 336

CLARE


32CATEGORY A MARK Coolagown 334Kiskeam 323Sallybrook 304Berrings 299Knockraha 285

CATEGORY B MARK Castletownroche 327Kilworth 322Castlelyons - Bridesbridge 320Kildorrery 319Banteer 311Milford 308Boherbue 279Conna 257Newtownshandrum 254Dromahane 249Newtwopothouse 215

CORK (NORTH)


33CATEGORY C MARK Millstreet 321Newmarket 288Glanworth 270Kanturk 269

CATEGORY D MARK Mitchelstown 295Charleville 279

CATEGORY E MARK Fermoy 304

CATEGORY F MARK Mallow 293

CORK (NORTH)


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CATEGORY A MARK Kilbrittain 320Ballinadee 310Carrigadrohid-Killardrish 287Ballinhassig 264Inch 257Minane Bridge 253Cill na Martra 235

CATEGORY B MARK Innishannon 325Glounthaune 310Ladysbridge 300Belgooly 294Grenagh 290Ballycotton 280Killeagh 280Baile Mhic Ire-Baile Mhuirne 279Clondrohid 270Mogeely 270Waterfall 257Dripsey 252

CATEGORY C MARK Cloyne 276Shandon 250

CORK (SOUTH)

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CATEGORY D MARK Kinsale 329Macroom 325Carrigtwohill 290

CATEGORY E MARK Youghal 325Bandon 314

CATEGORY F MARK Cobh 330

CATEGORY G MARK Ballincollig 338Carrigaline 321Douglas 298Togher 283

CATEGORY H MARK Bishopstown 214

CORK (SOUTH)

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CATEGORY A MARK Rathbarry 328Eyeries 327Lislevane 326Sherkin Island 314Newcestown 308Ardfield 307Kilcrohane 296Glandore 293Inchigeelagh 280Cuil Aodha 275Whiddy Island 275Toormore 270Ballylickey 265Castletownshend 264Dursey Island 261Ahiohill 196

CATEGORY B MARK Rosscarbery 332Ballydehob 325Timoleague 325Bere Island 318Glengarriff 316Union Hall 312Beal Atha an Ghaorthaidh 306

CORK (WEST)

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CATEGORY B MARK Courtmacsherry 305Castletownbere 301Baltimore 300Schull 293Kealkill 290Aherla 273Ballinspittle 258Ballineen - Enniskeane 251Durrus 238Drinagh 233

CATEGORY C MARK Skibbereen 322Dunmanway 308Coachford 232 CATEGORY D MARK Clonakilty 337Bantry 325

CORK (WEST)

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CATEGORY A MARK Doochary 306Maghery 286Narin-Portnoo 281Glencolmcille 274Clonmany 272Gort a’Choirce 270Downings 266Kerrykeel 232

CATEGORY B MARK Carraig Airt 325Glenties 324Malin 324Loch an Iuir 307Castlefinn 306Ballyliffin 303Kilcar 291Culdaff 289Dunfanaghy 264Annagry 262Dore 258Manorcunningham 256Rathmullan 256Ardara 248Carrigans 232Killea 226Lettermacaward 200

DONEGAL

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CATEGORY C MARK Raphoe 318Moville 315Dungloe 299Killybegs 296Ramelton 284An Falcarrach 272Newtowncunningham 243Kilmacrenan 235Muff 218

CATEGORY D MARK Donegal 300Ballybofey-Stranorlar 286Carndonagh 276Bundoran 272Ballyshannon 249 CATEGORY E MARK Buncrana 326

CATEGORY G MARK Letterkenny 330

DONEGAL

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CATEGORY A MARK Brittas 254

CATEGORY B MARK Sandymount 297Donnybrook 287Ballyboughal 283Ranelagh 252Templeogue 242The Naul 230 CATEGORY C MARK Chapelizod 302Foxrock 300Woodstown Village 265Balrothery 253Rialto 244 CATEGORY D MARK Cabinteely 322Finglas 292Temple Bar 286Newcastle Lyons 280Mounttown 202

CATEGORY E MARK Dalkey 328Raheny 314Lucan 312Lusk 311Terenure 297

DUBLIN

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CATEGORY E MARK Blackrock 283Howth 281 Rush 278Palmerstown 264Portmarnock 239Ongar 236

CATEGORY F MARK Skerries 333Shankill 317Clondalkin 287Ballyboden 221

CATEGORY G MARK Malahide 320Ballymun 292Balbriggan 291Phibsborough 272

CATEGORY G MARK Swords 317

DUBLIN

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GALWAY

CATEGORY A MARK Abbey 326Monivea 322Williamstown 305Caltra 301Na Forbacha 291Roundstone 286Creggs 281Lawrencetown 280Letterfrack 280Glinsk 275Leenane 271Newbridge 256Cill Chiarain 255Ballymoe 251Kilkerrin 250Abbeyknockmoy 249Camus 228Tullycross 190 CATEGORY B MARK Milltown 327Clarinbridge 309An Spideal 305Mountbellew 302Ballygar 296Dunmore 296Glenamaddy 283Castleblakeney 282Woodford 282

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CATEGORY B MARK Carna 281Ahascragh 273Kinvara 270Kilconnell 266Headford 255Cleggan 255An Cheathru Rua 253Lettermullen 202

CATEGORY C MARK Clifden 308Claregalway 290Oughterard 290Portumna 288

CATEGORY D MARK Moycullen 261

CATEGORY E MARK Athenry 304Ballinasloe 303Tuam 291Oranmore 283Loughrea 275

CATEGORY H MARK Galway City Centre 310

GALWAY

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CATEGORY A MARK Knightstown 325Portmagee 324Glenbeigh 307Currow 303Kilmoyley 286Chapeltown 281Finuge 275Knockanure 271Farranfore 270Kilgarvan 268Lauragh 268Ballinskelligs 267Asdee 255Caherdaniel 251Barraduff 244 CATEGORY B MARK Sneem 328Tarbert 314Beaufort 308Waterville 302Ballylongford 295Moyvane 293Brosna 285Kilcummin 279Ardfert 270Annascaul 268

KERRY

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CATEGORY B MARK Duagh 266Ballyheigue 262Ballyduff 243Cloghane Brandon 241Knocknagoshel 220Causeway 213

CATEGORY C MARK Castleisland 309Ballybunion 307Dingle 298Cahersiveen 295

CATEGORY D MARK Listowel 339Kenmare 331Killorglin 310

CATEGORY F MARK Killarney 334 CATEGORY G MARK Tralee 323

KERRY

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CATEGORY A MARK Timolin 289Moone 288Carbury 275Kilkea 275Milltown 271Eadestown 269

CATEGORY B MARK Ardclough 319Broadford 319Calverstown 309Johnstown 306Kilmead 305Nurney 267Robertstown 263Suncroft 257Narraghmore 251Ballitore 249Caragh 243Kilmeague 236Coilldubh 233Allenwood 228 CATEGORY C MARK Straffan 330Ballymore Eustace 324Rathangan 319Castledermot 270Prosperous 240

KILDARE

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CATEGORY D MARK Kill 329Kilcullen 305Sallins 286Monasterevin 280 CATEGORY E MARK Clane 313Athy 285Kilcock 279Kildare 277 CATEGORY G MARK Maynooth 332Naas 331Leixlip 321Celbridge 318Newbridge 315

KILDARE

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CATEGORY A MARK Tullahought 329Gathabawn 301Dungarvan 291Clogh 290Windgap 272

CATEGORY B MARK Inistioge 332Gowran 316Kells 315Bennettsbridge 291Goresbridge 289Urlingford 278Fiddown 271

CATEGORY C MARK Castlecomer 312Thomastown 296Moneenroe 291Ballyragget 283Piltown 283 CATEGORY H MARK Kilkenny 337

KILKENNY

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CATEGORY A MARK Ballacolla 321Emo 315Cullohill 298Clough 296Killasmeestia 291Camross 273Attanagh 269Spink 262Pike of Rushall 241

CATEGORY B MARK Castletown 323Durrow 318Killenard 301Errill 291Borris-in-Ossory 290Ballinakill 205 CATEGORY C MARK Abbeyleix 334Stradbally 303Rathdowney 226

CATEGORY D MARK Mountmellick 290 CATEGORY G MARK Portlaoise 309

LAOIS

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LEITRIM

CATEGORY A MARK Cloone 314Drumsna 310Drumkeerin 304Fenagh 297Jamestown 297Keshcarrigan 285Newtowngore 265Tullaghan 240

CATEGORY B MARK Dromod 328Drumshanbo 315Mohill 301Carrigallen 266 CATEGORY C MARK Ballinamore 309Dromahair 308Kinlough 287Manorhamilton 269

CATEGORY D MARK Carrick-on-Shannon 329

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CATEGORY A MARK Ardpatrick 326Templeglantine 307Anglesborough 299Knockainey 297Croagh 295Kilmeedy 290Glenbrohane 284Tournafulla 284Glenosheen 271Ballyhahill 246Elton 237Glenroe 233Ballyagran 232Kilcornan 232Garrienderk 225 CATEGORY B MARK Galbally 324Broadford 310Glin 306Bruff 300Doon 300Mountcollins 300Ballyneety 295Kilfinane 295Knocklong 292Kildimo 286Athea 285Kilteely 284Garryspillane 281Kilbehenny 279Clarina 274Cappamore 260

LIMERICK

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CATEGORY B MARK Dromcollogher 249Woodlawn 249Ballysteen 247Foynes 243Rockhill Bruree 239Gouldavoher 235Weston 224Oola 216 CATEGORY C MARK Adare 328Castleconnell 320Kilmallock 318Askeaton 303Croom 303Murroe 290Hospital 289Abbeyfeale 281Rathkeale 269Annacotty 267Moyross 249Caherconlish 241Southill 237 CATEGORY D MARK Caherdavin 268 CATEGORY E MARK Newcastle West 310 CATEGORY H MARK Limerick City Centre 306

LIMERICK

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CATEGORY A MARK Abbeyshrule 337Newtowncashel 325Ardagh 308Legan 292Derrahaun 279Abbeylara 275Mullinalaghta 262Killashee 250Lisryan 248Tagshinny 248Carrickboy 240Colehill 222 CATEGORY B MARK Drumlish 311Clondra 309Newtownforbes 300Cullyfad 297Kenagh 284Ballinamuck 274Ballycloughan 242Moydow 227 CATEGORY C MARK Lanesborough 288Edgeworthstown 282Ballymahon 258Granard 247 CATEGORY F MARK Longford 315

LONGFORD

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CATEGORY A MARK Reaghstown 321Greenore 310Stabannon 305Grange 299Annagassan 290 CATEGORY B MARK Knockbridge 325Castlebellingham-Kilsaran 305Collon 292Kilcurry 292Omeath 282Louth 271Baltray 251Sandpit 205 CATEGORY C MARK Carlingford 316Dromiskin 311Tullyallen 301Monasterboice 255 CATEGORY D MARK Blackrock 334Dunleer 307Termonfeckin 255

CATEGORY E MARK Ardee 324 CATEGORY H MARK Drogheda 323Dundalk 320

LOUTH

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CATEGORY A MARK Cong 311Clogher 305Bonniconlon 303Kilkeeran 301Kilmaine 296Clare Island 294Ballyheane 263Aughagower 259Achill 230An Geata Mor (Binghamstown) 229Lecanvey 207Attavally Luffertaun 199 CATEGORY B MARK Mulranny 325Murrisk 318Belcarra 306Balla 302Ballycastle 302Louisburgh 301Newport 293Tonragee 277Ballindine 257Knock 254Shrule 241Killala 237Carracastle 230Turlough 217

MAYO

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CATEGORY C MARK Beal an Mhuirthead 323Kiltimagh 301Crossmolina 300Ballyhaunis 287Swinford 276 CATEGORY D MARK Ballinrobe 286Claremorris 260 CATEGORY E MARK Westport 336 CATEGORY F MARK Castlebar 324Ballina 316

MAYO

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CATEGORY A MARK Moynalty 333Castletown-Kilpatrick 316Batterstown 315Dunsany 263 CATEGORY B MARK Julianstown 308Carlanstown 276Killyon-Hill of Down 271Rath Cairn 269Summerhill 265Wilkinstown 264Kilmessan 254Kilberry 236Donore 219 CATEGORY C MARK Athboy 317Enfield 315Slane 314Oldcastle 279Ballivor 257Longwood 224Bettystown 203

MEATH

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CATEGORY D MARK Laytown 249Stamullen 246 CATEGORY E MARK Dunshaughlin 301Kells 288Dunboyne 282Duleek 249 CATEGORY F MARK Trim 334Ratoath 288Ashbourne 282Johnstown 213

MEATH

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CATEGORY A MARK Inniskeen 307Ardaghey 299Drum 299Tydavnet 295Scotshouse 276Greenan’s Cross 259Ballyoisin 220Killeevan 204 CATEGORY B MARK Glaslough 338Ballinode 300Rockcorry 297Scotstown 281Doohamlet 225 CATEGORY C MARK Clones 293Emyvale 271Ballybay 259 CATEGORY D MARK Carrickmacross 336Castleblayney 300

CATEGORY E MARK Monaghan 323

MONAGHAN

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CATEGORY A MARK Cadamstown 304Belmont 281Shannonbridge 274Killeigh 257Horseleap 248 CATEGORY B MARK Geashill 332Clonbullogue 326Ballycumber 310Crinkle 299Kinnitty 287Rhode 287Shinrone 286Moneygall 281Pullough 277Walsh Island 270Mucklagh 262 CATEGORY C MARK Daingean 299Ferbane 298Banagher 297 CATEGORY D MARK Birr 313Clara 242

CATEGORY E MARK Edenderry 287 CATEGORY F MARK Tullamore 327

OFFALY

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CATEGORY A MARK Castlecoote 337Keadue 336Ballintubber 327Cloontuskert 325Croghan 311Lisacul 305Lecarrow 297Curraghboy 292Kilteevan 283Dysart 280Ballyforan 274Tulsk 259Portrunny 249Brideswell 248

CATEGORY B MARK Ballyfarnon 309Ballyleague 307Roosky 299Knockcroghery 285Athleague 283Loughglynn 279Gorthaganny 273Strokestown 267Cootehall 265Cloonfad 249

ROSCOMMON

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CATEGORY C MARK Tarmonbarry 320Ballaghaderreen 244Moore 202

CATEGORY D MARK Boyle 289 CATEGORY E MARK Roscommon 326

ROSCOMMON

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SLIGO

CATEGORY A MARK Ballintogher 317Coney Island 305Mullaghmore 300Drumcliffe Rathcormac 295Easkey 285Rathlee 263Ballygawley 257Bunnanaddan 227 CATEGORY B MARK Riverstown 321Carney 290Rosses Point 273Dromore West 268Carraroe 260Gurteen 257 CATEGORY C MARK Coolaney 329Enniscrone 303Tubbercurry 277Ballisodare 276Ballymote 275Collooney 272 CATEGORY G MARK Sligo 313

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CATEGORY A MARK Terryglass 336Birdhill 335Killoscully 316Lorrha 316Kilbarron 315Inch-Bouladuff-Ragg 306Upperchurch 305Ballingarry 303Clonmore 299Carrig 296Kilcommon 291Moyne 280Toor 280Rearcross 279Capparoe 273Ballinderry 268Ballycommon 268Shevry 262Castleiney 258Ardcroney 257Ballycahill 254Dromineer 246Shallee 235Ballinure 231Ballysloe 212Aglish 204Ballyboy 200

TIPPERARY (NORTH)

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TIPPERARY (NORTH)

CATEGORY B MARK Silvermines 329Portroe 316Cloughjordan 315Holycross 315Puckane 298Two-Mile-Borris 289Ballinahinch 277Templetuohy 271Loughmore 260Riverstown-Killeen 254 CATEGORY C MARK Ballina 318Templemore 296Borrisokane 279Newport 268 CATEGORY E MARK Roscrea 318Nenagh 315Thurles 298

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CATEGORY A MARK Cloneen 311Drangan 303Grange 297Lattin 297Kilcash 294Ballyneale 289Hollyford 287New Inn 261Dualla 259Glengoole 255Kilross 246Killusty 221Ballynonty 210Gortnahoe 197 CATEGORY B MARK Emly 334Dundrum 315Ardfinnan 307Cappawhite 307Marlfield 302Newcastle 300Bansha 292Clogheen 285Killenaule 276Ballingarry 266Rosegreen 262Cullen 254Clonoulty Rossmore 245

TIPPERARY (SOUTH)

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CATEGORY C MARK Kilsheelan 332

CATEGORY D MARK Cahir 321Cashel 318Tipperary 299 CATEGORY E MARK Carrick-on-Suir 295 CATEGORY G MARK Clonmel 330

TIPPERARY (SOUTH)

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CATEGORY A MARK Ballymacarbry 331Fenor 298Leamybrien 220 CATEGORY B MARK Stradbally 330Ardmore 329Villierstown 299Clashmore 298Cappoquin 293Passage East and Crook 276Ballyduff Upper 269Cheekpoint 259Tallow 244Clonea-Power 217 CATEGORY C MARK Lismore 335Dunmore East 289Kilmacthomas 278Portlaw 269 CATEGORY E MARK Dungarvan 323 CATEGORY F MARK Tramore 313

WATERFORD

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CATEGORY A MARK Ballinahown 327Raharney 297Rosemount 295Ballinagore 291Tubberclair 289Milltownpass 283Moyvore 283Drumcree 274Crookedwood 273Finea 266Loughnavalley 259Ballinalack 254 CATEGORY B MARK Tyrrellspass 318Glasson 307Streamstown 302Multyfarnham 297Ballynacargy 296Collinstown 295Tang 285Rathowen 283Coole 276Ballymore 274Castledaly 273Ballykeeran 268Mount Temple 256Clonmellon 227

WESTMEATH

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CATEGORY C MARK Castlepollard 302Rochfortbridge 284Kilbeggan 280Killucan Rathwire 216 CATEGORY D MARK Moate 286Kinnegad 276

CATEGORY G MARK Athlone 305Mullingar 290

WESTMEATH

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CATEGORY A MARK Duncormick 310Bree 308Ballyduff 306Foulksmills 305Marshalstown 269 CATEGORY B MARK Ballycanew 320Blackwater 319Clonroche 312Kilanerin 300Kilmuckridge 298Ballymurn 297Askamore 292Monageer 282Coolgreany 278Camolin 268Courtnacuddy 267Killanne 262Hollyfort 260Oylegate 260Wellington Bridge 253Bridgetown 251Courtown Harbour 249

WEXFORD

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CATEGORY C MARK Rosslare 322Rosslare Harbour 308Ferns 296Bunclody 290 CATEGORY D MARK New Ross 295 CATEGORY F MARK Enniscorthy 309Gorey 306

CATEGORY G MARK Wexford 314

WEXFORD

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CATEGORY A MARK Grange Con 311Kiltegan 301Knockananna 295Donard 285Hollywood village 277Rathdangan 250Ballycoog 248 CATEGORY B MARK Stratford-On-Slaney 316Newcastle 302Avoca 300Roundwood 295Laragh & Glendalough 284Coolboy 280Glenealy 276Dunlavin 264Shillelagh 229Lacken 220

WICKLOW

74CATEGORY C MARK Aughrim 327Ashford 297Delgany 287Tinahely 284Rathdrum 263 CATEGORY D MARK Newtownmountkennedy 282 CATEGORY E MARK Wicklow 323Blessington 289 CATEGORY F MARK Arklow 322

CATEGORY G MARK Greystones 302 CATEGORY H MARK Bray 307

WICKLOW


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