RESULTS BOOKLET - County Laois · Tramore, Co. Waterford 291 Wicklow, Co. Wicklow 290 Category F Castlebar, Co. Mayo 299 Maynooth, Co. Kildare 299 Shankill, Co. Dublin 298 Cavan,

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RESULTS BOOKLET

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

1958 Glenties, Co. Donegal



1961 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow



1964 Virginia, Co. Cavan

1965 Virginia, Co. Cavan

1966 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan

1967 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan


1969 Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath

1970 Malin, Co. Donegal

1971 Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

1972 Trim, Co. Meath

1973 Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow

1974 Trim, Co. Meath, Ballyconnell,

Co. Cavan

1975 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR)

1976 Adare, Co. Limerick

1977 Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath

1978 Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

1979 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR)

1980 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford

1981 Mountshannon, Co. Clare

1982 Dunmanway, Co. Cork

1983 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR)

1984 Trim, Co. Meath

1985 Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

1986 Kinsale, Co. Cork

1987 Sneem, Co. Kerry

1988 Carlingford, Co. Louth

1989 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1990 Malahide, Co. Dublin

1991 Malin, Co. Donegal

1992 Ardmore, Co. Waterford

1993 Keadue, Co. Roscommon

1994 Galbally, Co. Limerick



1997 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR)


1999 Clonakilty, Co. Cork

2000 Kenmare, Co. Kerry

2001 Westport, Co. Mayo

2002 Castletown, Co. Laois

2003 Keadue, Co. Roscommon

2004 Lismore, Co Waterford

2005 Ennis, Co. Clare


2007 Aughrim, Co. Wicklow


2009 Emly, Co. Tipperary

2010 Tallanstown, Co. Louth

2011 Killarney, Co. Kerry

2012 Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford

2013 Moynalty, Co. Meath

2014 Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

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

NATIONAL AWARDS

National Awards 2-3Gold Medal Winners 4Silver Medal Winners 5Bronze Medal Winners 6Regional Awards 7County Awards 8Endeavour Awards 9SuperValu Heroes 10-12Special Awards 13-17

Winner’s Report 18-23

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

2425

26-27 28-2930-3132-3334-3536-3738-3940-4142-43

4445 46

47-4950

51-5253-5455-56

5758

59-60 61

62-6364-65

6667-68 69-70 71-72

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N A T I O N A L A W A R D S

Kilkenny Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2014

Marks 320

National Award Winner

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 A T I O N A L A W A R D S

IRELAND’S TIDIEST VILLAGE

Centre Marks Award

Clonegal 319 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST SMALL TOWN

Centre Marks Award

Kilrush 316 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE TOWN

Centre Marks Award

Westport 318 Trophy + €5,000

IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE URBAN CENTRE

Centre Marks Award

Kilkenny 320 Trophy + €5,000

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

Population Category Centre Marks

Category A Moynalty, Co. Meath 317 Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 316 Birdhill, Co. Tipperary 315 Coolagown, Co. Cork 315Category B Clonegal, Co. Carlow 319 Emly, Co. Tipperary 318 Dromod, Co. Leitrim 315 Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 315Category C Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow 314 Lismore, Co. Waterford 314 Glenties, Co. Donegal 313 Straffan, Co. Kildare 313 Adare, Co. Limerick 312 Aughrim, Co. Wicklow 310Category D Kilrush, Co. Clare 316 Clonakilty, Co. Cork 315 Kenmare, Co. Kerry 315 Listowel, Co. Kerry 311 Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim 310 Kinsale, Co. Cork 310Category E Westport, Co. Mayo 318 Skerries, Co. Dublin 316 Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan 314Category F Killarney, Co. Kerry 317 Trim, Co. Meath 309 Tullamore, Co. Offaly 306Category G Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 320 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 314 Ballincollig, Co. Cork 311 Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 310 Naas, Co. Kildare 306 Tralee, Co. Kerry 303 Carlow, Co. Carlow 302 Malahide, Co. Dublin 300Category H Ennis, Co. Clare 314 Drogheda, Co. Louth 304 Dundalk, Co. Louth 303

S U P E R VA L U

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS OF €900

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

Population Category Centre Marks

Category A Keadue, Co. Roscommon 313 Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon 312 Mountshannon, Co. Clare 312 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary 312 Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath 311 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 311 Rathbarry, Co. Cork 311 Eyeries, Co. Cork 310Category B Tallanstown, Co. Louth 313 Sneem, Co. Kerry 312 Ardmore, Co. Waterford 311 Stradbally, Co. Waterford 310Category C Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo 308 Abbeyleix, Co. Laois 306 Raphoe, Co. Donegal 305Category D Blackrock, Co. Louth 308 Bantry, Co. Cork 307 Kill, Co. Kildare 305Category E Buncrana, Co. Donegal 300 Youghal, Co. Cork 300Category F Cobh, Co. Cork 301 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 300Category G Newbridge, Co. Kildare 297 Portlaoise, Co. Laois 295 Leixlip, Co. Kildare 291Category H Waterford City, Co. Waterford 293

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SILVER MEDAL AWARDS OF €700

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Category A Abbey, Co. Galway 306 Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick 305 Ballacolla, Co. Laois 305 Tullahought, Co. Kilkenny 305Category B Geashill, Co. Offaly 309 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary 309 Knockbridge, Co. Louth 309 Rosscarbery, Co. Cork 308 Ballynacally, Co. Clare 307 Castletown, Co. Laois 307 Malin, Co. Donegal 307 Milltown, Co. Galway 307 Murrisk, Co. Mayo 307 Silvermines, Co. Tipperary 307 Carraig Airt, Co. Donegal 306 Galbally, Co. Limerick 306 Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 306 Timoleague, Co. Cork 306 Tuamgraney, Co. Clare 306 Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly 305Category C Rathangan, Co. Kildare 304 Kilkee, Co. Clare 303 Coolaney, Co. Sligo 302 Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare 301 Kilmallock, Co. Limerick 301Category D Macroom, Co. Cork 303Category E Dalkey, Co. Dublin 298 Roscommon, Co. Roscommon 298 Longford, Co. Longford 293 Monaghan, Co. Monaghan 292 Clane, Co. Kildare 291 Newcastle West, Co. Limerick 291 Tramore, Co. Waterford 291 Wicklow, Co. Wicklow 290Category F Castlebar, Co. Mayo 299 Maynooth, Co. Kildare 299 Shankill, Co. Dublin 298 Cavan, Co. Cavan 294 Arklow, Co. Wicklow 291Category G Celbridge, Co. Kildare 289 Carrigaline, Co. Cork 286 Wexford, Co. Wexford 281

BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS OF €400

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

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

REGIONAL AWARDS €2,000

Region Winner Marks

Midlands & East Moynalty 317

North West & West Westport 318

South East Kilkenny 320

Mid West & South West Killarney 317

R E PA K

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C O U N T Y A W A R D S

COUNTY AWARDS OF €1,000, €800 & €500

WinnerCarlow Clonegal 319Cavan Cavan 294Clare Kilrush 316Cork(North) Coolagown 315Cork(South) Ballincollig 311Cork(West) Clonakilty 315Donegal Letterkenny 314Dublin Skerries 316Galway Milltown 307Kerry Killarney 317Kildare Straffan 313Kilkenny Kilkenny 320Laois Castletown 307Leitrim Dromod 315Limerick Adare 312Longford Abbeyshrule 316Louth Tallanstown 313Mayo Westport 318Meath Moynalty 317Monaghan Glaslough 315Offaly Geashill 309Roscommon Keadue 313Sligo Coolaney 302Tipperary(North) Birdhill 315Tipperary(South) Emly 318Waterford Lismore 314Westmeath Ballinahown 311Wexford Ballycanew 303Wicklow Aughrim 310

Highly CommendedCarlow Leighlinbridge 314Cavan Redhills 285Clare Ennis 314Cork(North) Kiskeam 303Cork(South) Kinsale 310Cork(West) Rathbarry 311Donegal Glenties 313Dublin Malahide 300Galway Abbey 306Kerry Kenmare 315Kildare Naas 306Kilkenny Inistioge 306Laois Abbeyleix 306Leitrim Carrick-on-Shannon 310Limerick Galbally 306Longford Newtowncashel 311Louth Knockbridge 309Mayo Béal an Mhuirthead 308Meath Trim 309

Monaghan Carrickmacross 314Offaly Tullamore 306Roscommon Castlecoote 312Sligo Riverstown 292Tipperary(North) Terryglass 312Tipperary(South) Clonmel 310Waterford Ardmore 311Westmeath Tyrrellspass 288Wexford Blackwater 297Wicklow Stratford-On-Slaney 296

CommendedCarlow Carlow 302Cavan Loch Gowna 275Clare Mountshannon 312Cork(North) Castletownroche 301Cork(South) Macroom 303Cork(West) Eyeries 310Donegal Malin 307Dublin Cabinteely 299Galway Monivea 304Kerry Sneem 312Kildare Kill 305Kilkenny Tullahought 305Laois Ballacolla 305Leitrim Drumsna 293Limerick Ardpatrick 305Longford Ardagh 296Louth Blackrock 308Mayo Murrisk 307Meath Castletown-Kilpatrick 298Monaghan Monaghan 292Offaly Clonbullogue 305Roscommon Ballintubber 300Sligo Ballintogher 285Tipperary(North) Silvermines 307Tipperary(South) Kilsheelan 309Waterford Stradbally 310Westmeath Glasson 282Wexford Rosslare 295Wicklow Arklow 291

County Centre Marks County Centre Marks

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E N D E A V O U R A W A R D S

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS €500S U P E R VA L U

Carlow Ballon 289 5.474%

Cavan Maghera 241 20.500%

Clare Newmarket-on-Fergus 288 3.971%

Cork(North) Dromahane 226 5.607%

Cork(South) Shandon 212 17.778%

Cork(West) Kealkill 257 5.328%

Donegal Carrigans 198 10.000%

Dublin Templeogue 210 16.667%

Galway Kilconnell 211 7.653%

Kerry Ballylongford 234 8.333%

Kildare Nurney 241 7.111%

Kilkenny Graiguenamanagh 266 2.308%

Laois Camross 231 5.000%

Leitrim Tullaghan 208 10.053%

Limerick Elton 201 11.667%

Longford Ballinamuck 234 7.339%

Louth Kilcurry 252 3.704%

Mayo Kilmaine 254 5.394%

Meath Rath Cairn 243 7.522%

Monaghan Greenan’s Cross 219 9.500%

Offaly Birr 286 4.000%

Roscommon Ballyleague 254 5.833%

Sligo Aclare 230 16.162%

Tipperary(North) Two-Mile-Borris 254 6.276%

Tipperary(South) Kilross 203 12.778%

Waterford Dunmore East 261 6.967%

Westmeath Kilbeggan 252 8.621%

Wexford Courtown Harbour 221 8.867%

Wicklow Blessington 240 5.727%

County Centre Marks % Improvement on 2013

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The SuperValu TidyTowns competition demonstrates the real value of community. To ensure this important competition goes from strength to strength, we’re committed to helping it flourish.

SuperValuWith 223 stores nationwide, SuperValu retailers are embedded in every community across Ireland. We are

proud of our commitment to Ireland and our work in helping build vibrant communities throughout the country. For us at SuperValu, TidyTowns embodies all that is good in Irish society and demonstrates how much we care about our neighbours, our environment and the communities in which we live and work. 2014 marks our 23rd year of involvement with the TidyTowns competition.

H e r o e s

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H e r o e s

SuperValu HeroesEvery year we like to recognise the commitment and dedication of those individuals who are the backbone of the competition and make it such a great community initiative. We are thrilled to have

had such a great response once again with nominations from all over the country and worthy winners from counties Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Wicklow

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H e r o e s

SUPERVALU TIDYTOWNS HEROES 2014

Dolly O’Neill - Adare, Limerick

Peter O’Hanlon - Ashford, Wicklow

Michael Looney - Beerings, Cork

Paraic Noone, Keadue - Roscommon

Seamus Conway - Cahir, Tipperary

Enda Brady - Sligo

Des Faul - Sligo

Annette O’Connor - Palmerstown, Dublin

Lisa O’ Donoghue - Palmerstown, Dublin

Helen O’Donnell - Limerick

Ballycanew Tidy Towns

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BEST BRING BANK AWARD OF €1,000 EACHR E PA K

NATIONAL AWARD OF ADDITIONAL €1,000

Region Winner

Midlands & East Dromiskin Tidy Towns

North West & West Castlecoote Tidy Towns

South East Ballycanew Tidy Towns

South West & Mid West Adare TT & Development Association

Ballycanew Tidy Towns

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The Cloughjordan/Scohaboy Raised Bog Restoration Project

Ballycanew TidyTowns Committee, Wexford

VILLAGE & SMALL TOWN: €2,000

Ennis TidyTownsWexford TidyTowns

LARGE TOWN & URBAN CENTRE: JOINT WINNER €1000 EACH

TOURISM TOWNS AWARDS OF €1,000 EACH F Á I LT E I R E L A N D

ArdmoreCarrick on Shannon

CobhGlengarriffKilkennyKillarneyKinsaleLismore

PortmageeWestport

GUM LITTER TASKFORCE AWARD OF €5,000 G U M L I T T E R TA S K F O R C E

NATIONAL AWARD OF ADDITIONAL €1,000

Ballycanew TidyTowns Committee, Wexford

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Abbeyleix TidyTowns Monaghan TidyTowns

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500 EACH

The Cloughjordan/Scohaboy Raised Bog Restoration Project

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER OF €1,000

NOTICE NATURE BIODIVERSITY AWARDN AT I O N A L PA R K S & W I L D L I F E S E R V I C E ,

D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T

Karen/GIY Community Garden, Ballina, Co Mayo

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD OF €1,000 D E PA RT M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T,

CO M M U N I T Y A N D LO C A L GOV E R N M E N T

CLIMATE CHANGE AWARD OF €1,000D E PA RT M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T,

CO M M U N I T Y A N D LO C A L GOV E R N M E N T

Emly TidyTowns, Tipperary

HERITAGE AWARD OF €1,000T H E H E R I TAG E CO U N C I L

Joint Winners of €500 each

Lismore Tidy Towns Committee for Stone Depots, Buncrana Tidy Towns for the Buncrana Heritage Trail

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ISLANDS AWARD OF €1,500D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T

Sherkin Island, Cork

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500

Bere Island, Cork

WINNER OF €1,000

CAN IT! AWARD OF €1,000A L U P R O I R E L A N D

Kilmallock Tidy Towns and Coláiste Iósaef, Co Limerick

TREE PROJECT AWARD OF €1,000 T R E E CO U N C I L O F I R E L A N D

Joint Winners of €500 eachDromod Village, Co Leitrim

Julianstown Tidy Towns Group, Co Meath

GAELTACHT AWARD OF €2,500 D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T

Loch an lúir, Donegal

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €1000

Carraig Airt, Donegal

WINNER OF €1,500

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Urban & Rural Village AwardRaheny Tidy Village Group

Co. Dublin

WASTE PREVENTION AWARDS P O N SO R E D BY E N V I R O N M E N TA L P R OT EC T I O N AG E N C Y

Blackrock Tidy Towns, LouthMilltown Tidy Towns, Galway

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500 EACH

Ballon Improvement Group, Carlow

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER OF €1,000

URBAN & RURAL VILLAGE AWARD OF €1,000I R I S H P L A N N I N G I N ST I T U T E

Raheny Tidy Village Group

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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

KilkennyIreland’s Tidiest Town 2014

Marks Awarded

Centre: Kilkenny Ref: 398County: Kilkenny Mark: 320Category: G Date(s): 11/06/2014 04/08/2014

Category Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 2014

Community Involvement & Planning 60 53

Built Environment and Streetscape 50 46

Landscaping and Open Spaces 50 47

Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities 50 34

Sustainable Waste and Resource Management 50 15

Tidiness and Litter Control 90 54

Residential Streets & Housing Areas 50 31

Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes 50 40

TOTAL MARK 450 320


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WINNER’S REPORT

Kilkenny, Co. KilkennyCommunity Involvement & Planning / Rannpháirtíocht an Phobail & Pleanáil:Having won the Irish Top Tourism Town award last year and having been named as Condé Nast’s 9th friendliest city in the world, there is not much further for Kilkenny to go! – but then, everything creative is developing and changing all the time. It is a genuine pleasure to read your submission, so succinct and informative and so stylishly produced, and an even greater pleasure to visit the city. It was salutary to note that what was seen by last year’s second adjudicator as one serious discrepancy (Kilcrene Road) had been quickly taken in hand and this year is appropriately included as a ‘star’ site. Of inland cities Kilkenny vies only with Armagh as an ancient foundation with enduring ecclesiastical and military architecture, but Kilkenny has a far greater public appreciation of these elements, as well as its high profile as a prime modern commercial and artistic centre. You will have noted that this competition is now more community-orientated than heretofore; the astonishing number of over 80 active Residents’ Associations, the Vodaphone employees’ painting of the Fr McGrath Centre, the Ossory Youth garden, the Kilkenny Ambassador programme and other group initiatives – fully described in your submission that otherwise the adjudicators would be unaware of – all bear witness to widespread community involvements.Congratulations on your awards under the EU Urbact Links scheme.

Built Environment and Streetscape / An Timpeallacht Thógtha agus Sráid-dreacha:Nowhere on this island does the ancient streetscape still impact so definitely on the contemporary city; your ‘Mediaeval Mile’ project

emphasises this and the completion of the first section must be greeted with acclaim. The same must be said of the completion of the first phase of the reordering of St Mary’s Church and its ‘forgotten’ monuments, also a project of exceptional significance; as much as could be seen of the rare memorial and tomb sculpture was in fact eye-opening. The completed Talbot’s Tower renovation was not yet open to the public by the date of the visit but was seen to be impressive and the work a tribute to those whose desire is to see Kilkenny’s past enshrined in its present. Among small but noteworthy restorations noted in a walk through the city centre are Tudor window frames and stacks on the Hole-in the-Wall bar. The heavy burden of maintenance on the major landmark buildings – the two Cathedrals, the several ancient churches, the Rothe House, Switzer’s Asylum, the Court House, the Castle and the former Castle Stables – should not go unacknowledged here; what generations have managed with some difficulty to preserve are now under the expert control of the appropriate bodies. Perhaps the symbol of this is the visually arresting coat-of-arms now so brilliantly restored on the Castle. Among the newer buildings that add lustre to the city are the extension to St Luke’s Hospital and Loreto Secondary School.

Landscaping and Open Spaces / Tírdhreachú agus Spásanna Oscailte:The Million Tree Project noted in your submission draws attention to Kilkenny’s high record of tree-planting throughout the city as well as in its environs – such as alongside the ring road and in quite far-flung housing neighbourhoods. This adjudicator particularly enjoyed seeing St James’ Green as a newly-planted urban space because of the nature of the planting and the fact that the green is an essential component of an established city community. Very well-tended


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open spaces were observed in the precincts of institutions such as Kilkenny College with its extensive sports fields, St Kieran’s College with its fine lawns and ancient timber, St Patrick’s School with it’s beautiful avenue of horse chestnuts and limes and St Canice’s Hospital, the grounds of which resemble a lush Victorian arboretum. Naturally the Castle park, with its landscaping in the original sense of that term, takes pride of place – the vistas, the woodlands, the riverside walk – where the public come to recreate themselves, children play and visitors enjoy the city-centre peace of the rose garden. Its upkeep is exemplary. Nearby, the delightful gardens linking the Design Centre with Butler House caught the attention most favourably. The planting of herbs in the Tudor confines of the Rothe House is a charming initiative. The enormous task of creating and maintaining such a judicious selection of annuals and perennials in a variety of urban and suburban contexts is acknowledged with enthusiasm. Planting alongside the river in the city centre makes walking there a real pleasure. Planting at Hebron Road roundabout is most impressive and, as you point out, insect friendly. It is good to learn that you plant bulbs extensively for spring flowering and that you donate bulbs to residents’ associations to enhance their neighbourhoods.

Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities / Fiadhúlra, Gnáthóga agus Taitneamhachtaí Nádúrtha:Newpark Fen was a truly pioneering project when it was begun and is now a well established wild life sanctuary; it will be interesting to read the result of your audit of its flora and fauna. The Bregagh River is encountered somewhat unexpectedly in walking through the city; the conclusions of your biodiversity study along its course will be also be looked forward to. St Maul’s graveyard was not open on the date of the visit. It is good to read that there are now more patches than heretofore left to wild-life in the Castle grounds. Your numerous bee-encouraging and -monitoring projects are most worthy. (There is certainly a story to be made

of the bees occupying the owl house!) It was interesting to see that land at Kilcrene criticised last year for being over-grazed was a mass of wild flowers this June. Also mentioned last year in the same context was the vacant site near the Hotel Kilkenny which you have now successfully designated as a ‘pop-up’ park with a number of well-reasoned aims and commendable objectives. Plenty of wild flowers and grasses as well as native plants such as elders and hawthorns were seen on the by-pass. It is good that you are in contact with Bird Watch Ireland. Swans were not seen on the date of the visit but numerous ducks and ducklings were. The Nore Linear Walk is a tremendously valuable and sensitively tended amenity both for wild life and the people who live nearby.

Sustainable Waste and Resource Management / Bainistiú Acmhainní agus Dramhaíola Inbhuanaithe:There are fifteen green-flag schools listed in your documentation, the Kilkenny School Project alone having achieved a remarkable six flags. It is particularly encouraging to read that cycling is being actively promoted as a healthier and energy-resource saving activity especially in the context of school attendance. The safe cycle track along the Kells road was seen as part of this initiative. The impressive allotments off the Carlow Road may encourage householders who have back gardens to think about growing their own vegetables. The steps taken by the Ormonde Hotel as part of the Green Hospitality programme are to be welcomed and it is encouraging to learn that their water and electricity costs have been significantly reduced; perhaps other hotels and businesses will follow this example. Restaurants buying foodstuffs locally reduce transport costs and all that that implies and is of benefit to native producers. The horrifying estimate of €700 per year per household on wasted food nationwide is being addressed here through the school and Credit Unions. Initiatives such as these are ‘invisible’ to the adjudicators and you are thanked for providing information. The re-use of clothes via

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the charity shops reduces the amount of fabrics consigned to infill and the splendid ‘Furniture Recovery’ scheme is of benefit to those in the mental health sector who participate and to those who make use of their products. Public lighting initiatives were noted. The reprinting and distribution of the EPA ‘Greener Cleaning’ handbook recommends a number of ways of safely reducing cleaning costs, some of them quite ‘old-fashioned’ and all the better for that! The Local Authority Housing Upgrade scheme concerning insulating, heating and replacement of doors and windows in 185 homes demonstrates the admirable commitment of the City & County Council.

Tidiness and Litter Control / Slachtmhaireacht agus Rialú Bruscair:When walking in the city centre it becomes abundantly clear how Irish towns were blighted by poles and overhead wires in the early 20th century and what a difference their removal has made in Kilkenny in, e.g., John Street, High Street and Rose Inn Street. There are still three prominent unsightly gables on Dean Street at Coach Road. The ruinous roof at the unused section of the Railway Station needs to be addressed by Iarnród Eireann and the handsome blind arcade repaired. Litter control is good – very good considering the large population and the numbers of visitors. Kerbside weed was not seen to be a problem and no graffiti were noticed. You are seen to be dealing with doggy-doo. It is encouraging to read that you have had effective prosecutions for littering and dumping, though indeed it would be preferable if this were not necessary: have you done a survey of where littering is worst and of its probable sources? Most likely your faithful Tús worker would know. Only one area where litter was all too evident was St Mary’s Crescent off the Hebron Road, and it looks as if it had not be cleared for some time. A litter bin would be welcomed at the swimming spot by the upstream revêtment project. Those who take part in your regular clean-ups on land and on water are to be highly commended.

The Junior Litter Programme, as described, is truly admirable; again, it would be preferable if the energies of these young people were not needed for this activity and could be diverted to more creative pursuits. Congratulations too to residents of estates who “look after their own patch”.

Residential Streets & Housing Areas / Sráideanna Cónaithe & Ceantair Tithíochta:The Living Above the Shops scheme is so important it is hoped you will make headway; the fact is, most families nowadays prefer to live in a suburb rather than on a noisy street. The older residential streets of small terrace houses and cottages in the neighbourhood of St Mary’s Cathedral and towards Tullaroan and Kilmanagh, and also in the vicinity of John’s Green on the east bank, are full of character and the homes are kept up with real pride; one’s admiration for the residents is profound. Also, as remarked by last year’s second adjudicator, the extensive mid-20th century Local Authority developments remain very well presented; much of their attractiveness is due to fairly recent tree and shrub planting, but the painting of homes and boundaries is generally impressive. The Tidy Estates competition must surely have an influence. Because the city is so large only a spot-check was possible in the time available to visit suburban areas. Nowhere were markedly untidy or neglected developments seen. Talbot’s Grove, Gate and Court are notable for their well nurtured grass spaces and avenues of now maturing limes. The very extensive area comprising The Sycamores (but sycamores seemed to be the least abundant trees!), Ailesbury and Loreto Avenue are fortunate in their proximity to the riverside park. (Do avoid placing floral containers on grass: prefer gravel or hard surface.) The vast Robert’s Hill development is perhaps too young to be fairly judged but planting is taking the bare edge off it and more would show dividends in a very short time. The apartment blocks nearby look a bit surprised by their peripheral location; stone facings give

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a quality look. In an imaginatively designed development to the west of the Callan road the residents seem to have failed to maintain the ample planting. The Station House apartment blocks are pleasantly secluded and well kept. Glendine was totally spic and span on the date of the visit; one longed to see more creepers and climbers on the frontages and boundaries. A sequence of very fine individual homes with attractive gardens was seen to the north of Green’s Bridge. Maidenhill also has some well-presented individual homes; it may not be fair to compare it with the modest Corcoran’s Terrace nearby but the fact is the latter is equally well looked after, with pride indeed, by its residents. It will be very useful to get the result of your pilot programme of working with a specified Residents’ Association.

Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes / Bóithre Isteach, Sráideanna & Lánaí: It seems hardly believable that as recently as 40 years ago there was serious objection to the pedestrianisation of streets and the opening up of the then neglected lanes. The lanes leading off the spine of High Street have a real feeling of urban liveliness. Newly installed hard landscaping, seating and unusual signposting were favourably noted at St Canice’s steps. Today the streets that are pedestrianised are among the most vibrant in the city and the lanes and ‘slips’ among the busiest and most picturesque localities. The major new achievement has been the opening of the Lady Desart Bridge; in such a design-conscious city something a little more visually striking might have been expected but the bridge is a real success in connecting the residential and business neighbourhoods of the east and west banks of the Nore. The extensive commercial and industrial estates are notable for the way in which they are laid out and maintained, the connecting roadways and individual units almost invariably presented in prime condition; those seen were at Cillin Hill, Purcell’s Inch, Loughboy and the Kilkenny Retail Park. Traffic management is good and calming measures ubiquitous. Electric car points

were noted. A yellow box is badly needed at the entrance to the River Court Hotel. The approaches to Kilkenny have been mentioned in passing under some of the above headings. The main thoroughfares leading into the city give a good initial impression due to good surfacing, tree planting, trim verges and imaginatively planted roundabouts.

Second Round Adjudication:We were delighted to have a reason to visit your beautiful medieval city. First and foremost, congratulations to KKB for your involvement in the winning of the prestigious Failte Ireland ‘Best tourism (large) town’ award – it is easy to see why Kilkenny is so popular with visitors and we enjoyed hearing the many different languages being spoken as we walked around. Secondly, we would like to commend you for your excellent submission which clearly shows that you are working closely with all relevant stakeholders in order to make Kilkenny a better place to live, work and visit. Your organised structure and professional approach is assisting in this. In a large centre such as Kilkenny, a well-laid out entry form and clear map are vital for effective adjudication so thank you for assisting us in exploring your expansive area. This adjudicator concurs with comments made by the first adjudicator and offers some further general comments as follows:

Kilkenny has a rich built heritage that you are preserving and highlighting as appropriate. We admired St. Kieran’s College, Ormonde College, Rothe House and the Kilkenny Design Centre among others. The lovely Nore River is increasingly being brought to the forefront each time we visit Kilkenny and it is great to hear of the many riverbased activities taking place. We welcome the various bio-diversity initiatives along here and in the nearby Castle Park. We would be interested in knowing who is on your biodiversity sub-committee? It is always good to show if you have local expertise or if you are linking in with other groups. It is wonderful that the magnificent castle grounds are such an


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integral part of community life in Kilkenny and so accessible to all. The excellent playground was being enjoyed by many. Grand Parade has had a facelift since our last visit and we liked the ‘plaza’ atmosphere outside the castle grounds. This tree-lined street is one of the highlights of the city. Modern developments such as court house and new bridge blend in well. You have some exciting projects in the pipeline and we look forward to hearing of future progress. All was in neat order at the MacDonagh Junction Shopping Complex – we enjoyed reading the history of the old railway station and work house, once sited here. We felt there was a lack of signage to the train station from this area but maybe we missed them? Approach roads are well maintained and the landscaping at the many roundabouts adds visual impact. Your participation in schemes such as your sustainable roundabout planting pilot scheme and ‘Million Trees’ project is commended. Thank you for submitting photos of your spring bulbs in bloom. You might consider using appropriate landscaping to further define city entrances, e.g. Durrow road. Generally there was an air of neatness and tidiness about Kilkenny. We did visit on a busy holiday weekend so make some allowances; however there was minor littering in several areas, e.g. outside Hotel Kilkenny, Durrow Road approach, along the river Nore walkway and ‘ESB’ amenity area/sports grounds. Cigarette butts are a challenge. We are delighted to hear of your ongoing support and encouragement of residents groups. Any residential areas observed were neatly maintained. Credit must go to those who have gone the extra effort with landscaping for improved visual appearance. Good landscaping was observed at commercial premises such as the Retail Park and Lidl. The view of the Nore River from the bridges is further enhanced by impressive flower beds in key areas along the riverside and banks. Floral displays at key areas in the city centre are impressive yet don’t detract from your special built environment. We are delighted to observe that Kilkenny embraces its quirky laneways as these are an important part of the city’s character. All are well used and clean. We liked the ‘Share the Space’ signs and

did indeed feel that Kilkenny was an enjoyable city to explore on foot. Plenty of car parks were well sign-posted. We liked the fact that KKB is using the window display of the vacant building opposite MacDonagh Junction, as a means of promoting its messages. We visited the derelict site opposite hotel Kilkenny but didn’t see the improvements noted in your application. The area just looks very overgrown so somewhat untidy in its present state. There was minor littering here and the sign requires attention. We are delighted to hear that salvage materials have been reused in new projects and thank you for telling us. This is at the heart of the ‘Sustainable Waste & Resource Management’ category. There were plenty of cycle lanes and bike parking - it would be nice to see more people using these on the streets of Kilkenny. Maybe a Kilkenny Bike Scheme will be next?! Street name signage was excellent throughout the city centre, although this adjudicator feels it’s a pity there are two styles/colour schemes. We prefer the more traditional black signs for your medieval city. Use of the Irish language was very good throughout.

Well done to KKB on an excellent submission and we wish you well with future projects. Keep up the good work!


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

CATEGORY A MARK

Clonmore 295St Mullins 294Ardattin 291Rathanna 288Nurney 268Kildavin 251Harrow Cross 238

CATEGORY B MARK

Clonegal 319Myshall 290Rathvilly 290Ballon 289Tinryland 260Fenagh 254Ballinabranna 251Old Leighlin 239

CATEGORY C MARK

Leighlinbridge 314Borris 281Hacketstown 245

CATEGORY D MARK

Tullow 295Bagenalstown 281

CATEGORY GCarlow 302

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CATEGORY A MARK

Redhills 285Loch Gowna 275Maghera 241Blacklion 217

CATEGORY B MARK

Arvagh 251Kilcogy 239Kilnaleck 225Ballinagh 221

CATEGORY C MARK

Killeshandra 264Mullagh 257Belturbet 255Kingscourt 248Bawnboy 226Ballyconnell 218

CATEGORY D MARK

Ballyjamesduff 252Bailieborough 242

CATEGORY F MARK

Cavan 294

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CATEGORY A MARK

Mountshannon 312Labasheeda 293Ruan 292Bridgetown 268Killimer 268Cranny 267Cooraclare 260Carrigaholt 254Feakle 244Barefield 243Connolly 240Mullagh 235Bodyke 229O’Callaghan’s Mills 228

CATEGORY B MARK

Ballynacally 307Tuamgraney 306Ballyvaughan 300Doonbeg 291Kildysart 282Lissycasey 277Corofin 269Kilmihil 269Ennistymon 263Tulla 257Whitegate 240Miltown Malbay 224Bunratty 223Kilkishen 198

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CATEGORY C MARK

Kilkee 303Quin 298Newmarket-on-Fergus 288Killaloe 271Clarecastle 268Scariff 255

CATEGORY D MARK

Kilrush 316Sixmilebridge 291

CATEGORY F MARK

Shannon 288

CATEGORY H MARK

Ennis 314

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CATEGORY A MARK

Coolagown 315Kiskeam 303Sallybrook 284Berrings 271Knockraha 265Boherbue 258Ballydesmond 221

CATEGORY B MARK

Castletownroche 301Kilworth 298Castlelyons - Bridesbridge 294Banteer 291Milford 288Kildorrery 285Liscarroll 268Lismire 247Conna 244Dromahane 226

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CATEGORY C MARK

Kanturk 249

CATEGORY D MARK

Millstreet 297Fermoy 280Mitchelstown 270Newmarket 269Charleville 253

CATEGORY F MARK

Mallow 266

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CATEGORY A MARK

Kilbrittain 293Ballinadee 280Minane Bridge 231

CATEGORY B MARK

Innishannon 296Grenagh 276Ladysbridge 268Glounthaune 266Belgooly 263Ballycotton 249Killeagh 249Clondrohid 248Mogeely 248Baile Mhic Ire-Baile Mhuirne 242Newtownshandrum 229

CATEGORY C MARK

Blarney 273Little Island 231Shandon 212

CATEGORY D MARK

Kinsale 310Macroom 303Carrigtwohill 252

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CATEGORY E MARK

Youghal 300Bandon 286Midleton 276Passage West 232

CATEGORY F MARK

Cobh 301

CATEGORY G MARK

Ballincollig 311Carrigaline 286Togher 246

CATEGORY H MARK

Douglas 273

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CATEGORY A MARK

Rathbarry 311Eyeries 310Lislevane 302Bere Island 299Sherkin Island 294Kilcrohane 283Ardfield 279Glandore 278Ring 269Cuil Aodha 254Castletownshend 249Toormore 247Whiddy Island 247Ballylickey 243Goleen 242Inchigeelagh 240Dursey Island 238Lisavaird 232

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CATEGORY B MARK

Rosscarbery 308Timoleague 306Ballydehob 304Glengarriff 298Union Hall 285Courtmacsherry 275Baltimore 274Schull 266Kealkill 257Aherla 239Ballinspittle 218Coachford 201

CATEGORY C MARK

Skibbereen 294Dunmanway 278Castletownbere 275

CATEGORY D MARK

Clonakilty 315Bantry 307

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CATEGORY A MARK

Doochary 294Brochagh-Cloghan 274Kilcar 271Glencolmcille 259Gort a’Choirce 257Kincasslagh 255Oilean Ghabhla 255Narin-Portnoo 251Mullachdubh 243Downings 241Baile Na Finne 220

CATEGORY B MARK

Malin 307Carraig Airt 306Loch an lúir 296Castlefinn 287Ballyliffin 273Culdaff 269Clonmany 258Maghery 255Dunfanaghy 250Annagry 242Dore 236Manorcunningham 221Carrigans 198

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CATEGORY C MARK

Glenties 313Raphoe 305Moville 291Dungloe 276Ramelton 260An Falcarrach 252Killybegs 252Ardara 237Gaoth Dobhair 224Newtowncunningham 208

CATEGORY D MARK

Donegal 283Ballybofey-Stranorlar 267Carndonagh 252Ballyshannon 208

CATEGORY E MARK

Buncrana 300

CATEGORY G MARK

Letterkenny 314

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CATEGORY A MARK

Balscadden 270

CATEGORY B MARK

Sandymount 269Ballyboughal 261Donnybrook 243Griffeen 222Templeogue 210Clondalkin North 198

CATEGORY C MARK

Chapelizod 282Foxrock 273Woodstown Village 209Firhouse 200

CATEGORY D MARK

Cabinteely 299Lucan 290Temple Bar 274Rathfarnham 228Newcastle Lyons 224Ongar 201Cherry Orchard 190

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CATEGORY E MARK

Skerries 316Dalkey 298Lusk 287Raheny 281Terenure 279Dun Laoghaire 267Ballyfermot 254Rush 253Palmerstown 219

CATEGORY F MARK

Shankill 298Finglas 268Blackrock 265Clondalkin 233

CATEGORY G MARK

Malahide 300Ballymun 265Balbriggan 262

CATEGORY H MARK

Swords 275Old Bawn 192

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GALWAY

CATEGORY A MARK

Abbey 306Monivea 304Williamstown 290Caltra 277Na Forbacha 268Glinsk 260Inishbofin 256Creggs 252Letterfrack 249Leenane 245Lawrencetown 244Ardrahan 230Abbeyknockmoy 221Newbridge 209Menlough 205

CATEGORY B MARK

Milltown 307Clarinbridge 294An Spidéal 284Dunmore 269Roundstone 268Carna 258Moylough 258Glenamaddy 257Castleblakeney 256Ahascragh 246Ballygar 238Tynagh 231

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An Cheathrú Rua 221Kinvara 218Craughwell 212Kilconnell 211

CATEGORY C MARK

Mountbellew 293Clifden 270Oughterard 265Claregalway 253

CATEGORY D MARK

Athenry 271Oranmore 239Moycullen 222

CATEGORY E MARK

Ballinasloe 285Tuam 259Loughrea 252

CATEGORY H MARK

Galway City Centre 279

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CATEGORY A MARK

Knightstown 304Portmagee 304Currow 279Glenbeigh 265Lauragh 255Currans 252Knockanure 251Chapeltown 248Kilmoyley 237Asdee 233Farranfore 229Scartaglen 229Kilgarvan 213

CATEGORY B MARK

Sneem 312Tarbert 292Beaufort 281Moyvane 270Ardfert 265Waterville 264Brosna 259Annascaul 252Kilcummin 244Ballylongford 234Ballinskelligs 220Duagh 218

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CATEGORY C MARK

Ballybunion 284Dingle 275Castleisland 274Killorglin 269Cahersiveen 258

CATEGORY D MARK

Kenmare 315Listowel 311

CATEGORY F MARK

Killarney 317

CATEGORY G MARK

Tralee 303

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CATEGORY A MARK

Kilmeade 286Moone 272Timolin 262Kilkea 251Eadestown 250Milltown 226

CATEGORY B MARK

Broadford 299Ardclough 291Johnstown 289Calverstown 287Kildangan 275Derrinturn 252Robertstown 246Nurney 241Suncroft 241Narraghmore 238Ballitore 235Coilldubh 219Kilmeague 200

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CATEGORY C MARK

Straffan 313Rathangan 304Ballymore Eustace 301Castledermot 242Prosperous 212 CATEGORY D MARK

Kill 305Kilcullen 284Sallins 261Monasterevin 243

CATEGORY E MARK

Clane 291Athy 272Kilcock 253Kildare 247

CATEGORY F MARK

Maynooth 299

CATEGORY G MARK

Naas 306Newbridge 297Leixlip 291Celbridge 289

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CATEGORY A MARK

Tullahought 305Ballyouskill 286Gathabawn 270Dungarvan 266Clogh 254Newmarket 229

CATEGORY B MARK

Inistioge 306Gowran 292Kells 283Johnstown 265Bennettsbridge 255Fiddown 250Goresbridge 232

CATEGORY C MARK

Castlecomer 292Moneenroe 267Graiguenamanagh 266Thomastown 261Urlingford 257Ballyragget 252Callan 229

CATEGORY G MARK

Kilkenny 320

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CATEGORY A MARK

Ballacolla 305Clough 265Cullohill 250Attanagh 249Spink 249Ratheniska 239Shanahoe 233Camross 231

CATEGORY B MARK

Castletown 307Clonaslee 301Durrow 300Emo 292Borris-in-Ossory 279Killenard 267

CATEGORY C MARK

Abbeyleix 306Stradbally 287Mountrath 257Ballylinan 246

CATEGORY D MARK

Mountmellick 266

CATEGORY E MARK

Portarlington 258

CATEGORY G MARK

Portlaoise 295

LAOIS

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LEITRIM

CATEGORY A MARK

Drumsna 293Cloone 291Jamestown 277Fenagh 271Keshcarrigan 266Newtowngore 240Tullaghan 208Kiltyclogher 206

CATEGORY B MARK

Dromod 315Drumshanbo 282Drumkeerin 279Kinlough 261

CATEGORY C MARK

Ballinamore 291Dromahair 286Mohill 283Manorhamilton 235

CATEGORY D MARK

Carrick-on-Shannon 310

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CATEGORY A MARK

Ardpatrick 305Strand 298Anglesborough 278Knockainey 277Croagh 276Glenbrohane 274Ballyorgan 269Tournafulla 267Kilmeedy 264Glenosheen 253Kilbehenny 253Shanagolden 239Distillery View Estate 209Elton 201Ballinacurra Weston 188Delmege Park 183

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CATEGORY B MARK

Galbally 306Broadford 293Glin 286Mountcollins 278Bruff 277Doon 276Knocklong 276Ballyneety 267Garryspillane 264Feenagh 263Kilfinane 263Kildimo 262Kilteely 255Clarina 247Athea 243Castlemahon 240Cappamore 234O’Malley Keyes Park 227Dromcollogher 226Pallaskenry 223Spring Grove Estate 220Weston 219Woodlawn 209Fitzhaven/Castlewell/Castlecourt 202Rockhill 198Milford Grange 195Meadowbrook Corbally 193

LIMERICK

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CATEGORY C MARK

Adare 312Kilmallock 301Castleconnell 290Askeaton 286Croom 280Murroe 274Hospital 266Annacotty 242Rathkeale 239Abbeyfeale 234Janesboro 222Moyross 216Carew Kincora 214Limerick City Medieval Quarter 206

CATEGORY D MARK

Caherdavin 233Garryowen 205

CATEGORY E MARK

Newcastle West 291

CATEGORY H MARK

Limerick City Centre 270

LIMERICK

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CATEGORY A MARK

Abbeyshrule 316Newtowncashel 311Ardagh 296Legan 259Derrahaun 237Mullinalaghta 227Killashee 224Carrickboy 222Lisryan 208Tagshinny 206

CATEGORY B MARK

Drumlish 287Clondra 282Cullyfad 271Kenagh 266Newtownforbes 258Abbeylara 250Lanesborough 244Ballinalee 241Ballinamuck 234Dromard 198

CATEGORY C MARK

Edgeworthstown 244Ballymahon 221Granard 221

CATEGORY E MARK

Longford 293

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CATEGORY A MARK

Reaghstown 298Greenore 285Stabannon 275Annagassan 263Grange 261Kilkerley 261Philipstown 222

CATEGORY B MARK

Tallanstown 313Knockbridge 309Castlebellingham-Kilsaran 275Collon 275Dromiskin 272Kilcurry 252Omeath 251Louth 246Baltray 226

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CATEGORY C MARK

Carlingford 286Tullyallen 270Dunleer 269Clogherhead 258Termonfeckin 231Monasterboice 216

CATEGORY D MARK

Blackrock 308Ardee 299

CATEGORY H MARK

Drogheda 304Dundalk 303

LOUTH

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CATEGORY A MARK

Bonniconlon 282Belcarra 281The Neale 280Clare Island 278Cong 278Kilkeeran 278Kilmaine 254Ballyvary 247Geesala 247Ballyheane 238

CATEGORY B MARK

Murrisk 307Mulranny 297Louisburgh 280Clogher 274Ballycastle 271Newport 270Kilkelly 260Tonragee 256Eachleim 245Ballindine 226Knock 223

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CATEGORY C MARK

Béal an Mhuirthead 308Kiltimagh 281Crossmolina 274Balla 263Ballyhaunis 259Swinford 240

CATEGORY D MARK

Ballinrobe 251Claremorris 242

CATEGORY E MARK

Westport 318

CATEGORY F MARK

Castlebar 299Ballina 287

MAYO

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CATEGORY A MARK

Moynalty 317Castletown-Kilpatrick 298Batterstown 294Kilskyre 276Killyon-Hill of Down 254Dunderry 246

CATEGORY B MARK

Slane 291Julianstown 277Kilmessan 246Rath Cairn 243Carlanstown 230Kildalkey 204

CATEGORY C MARK

Athboy 282Oldcastle 250Longwood 201

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CATEGORY D MARK

Enfield 294Laytown 229Stamullen 200

CATEGORY E MARK

Dunshaughlin 268Kells 255Ratoath 254Dunboyne 248

CATEGORY F MARK

Trim 309Ashbourne 241

CATEGORY H MARK

Navan 274

MEATH

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CATEGORY A MARK

Rockcorry 281Ardaghey 274Tydavnet 270Drum 267Threemilehouse 249Scotshouse 238Clontibret 232Silverstream 224Greenan’s Cross 219Killyneill 197

CATEGORY B MARK

Glaslough 315Inniskeen 285Ballinode 279Scotstown 264Donaghmoyne 248

CATEGORY C MARK

Emyvale 231

CATEGORY D MARK

Castleblayney 275Clones 264

CATEGORY E MARK

Carrickmacross 314Monaghan 292

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CATEGORY A MARK

Tubber 304Cadamstown 293

CATEGORY B MARK

Geashill 309Clonbullogue 305Ballycumber 295Belmont 273Crinkle 269Kinnitty 263Cloghan 262Moneygall 250Mucklagh 212

CATEGORY C MARK

Daingean 282Banagher 280Ferbane 272

CATEGORY D MARK

Birr 286Clara 210

CATEGORY E MARK

Edenderry 263

CATEGORY F MARK

Tullamore 306

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CATEGORY A MARK

Keadue 313Castlecoote 312Ballintubber 300Croghan 273Lecarrow 271Lisacul 267Curraghboy 259Gorthaganny 244Ballyforan 240Tulsk 230Dysart 228Brideswell 216

CATEGORY B MARK

Cloontuskert 299Tarmonbarry 293Ballyfarnon 289Frenchpark 276Roosky 274Knockcroghery 264Athleague 261Ballyleague 254Loughglynn 242Cootehall 240Strokestown 235Cloonfad 232Ballinlough 231

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CATEGORY D MARK

Boyle 270Monksland 227

CATEGORY E MARK

Roscommon 298

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CATEGORY A MARK

Ballintogher 285Coney Island 282Mullaghmore 273Easkey 256Drumcliffe Rathcormac 253Banada Tourlestrane 247Aclare 230Ballygawley 229Cloonacool 228

CATEGORY B MARK

Riverstown 292Grange 260Carney 259Dromore West 230

CATEGORY C MARK

Coolaney 302Enniscrone 259Ballisodare 254Ballymote 252Tubbercurry 246Collooney 231

CATEGORY G MARK

Sligo 263

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CATEGORY A MARK

Birdhill 315Terryglass 312Kilbarron 293Lorrha 291Killoscully 290Inch-Bouladuff-Ragg 289Kilcommon 275Upperchurch 274Clonmore 270Moyne 270Carrig 266Garrykennedy 262Toor 250Capparoe 249Ballinahinch 247Shevry 238Ardcroney 233Ballycommon 228Rathcabbin 224Ballycahill 220Dromineer 206Shallee 196Ballinure 191

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CATEGORY B MARK

Silvermines 307Holycross 294Portroe 288Cloughjordan 285Ballingarry 280Puckane 274Killea 257Two-Mile-Borris 254Rearcross 244Templetuohy 241Loughmore 237Castleiney 233

CATEGORY C MARK

Ballina 296Templemore 273Borrisokane 272Newport 238

CATEGORY E MARK

Roscrea 289Nenagh 282Thurles 273

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CATEGORY A MARK

Rossadrehid 296Cloneen 285Drangan 276Kilcash 276Grange 275Marlfield 274Lattin 271Hollyford 266New Inn 240The Commons 231Ballingarry 224Kilross 203

CATEGORY B MARK

Emly 318Kilsheelan 309Dundrum 294Newcastle 287Ardfinnan 282Cappawhite 281Golden 274Mullinahone 271Ballyneale 265Bansha 256Cullen 217Rosegreen 208

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CATEGORY D MARK

Cahir 292Cashel 292Tipperary 268Fethard 260

CATEGORY E MARK

Carrick-on-Suir 268

CATEGORY G MARK

Clonmel 310

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CATEGORY A MARK

Ballymacarbry 301Fenor 285Ballyduff Upper 245New Street Gardens 189

CATEGORY B MARK

Ardmore 311Stradbally 310Villierstown 281Cappoquin 271Clashmore 265Passage East and Crook 264Dunhill 263

CATEGORY C MARK

Lismore 314Dunmore East 261Portlaw 252

CATEGORY E MARK

Tramore 291

CATEGORY F MARK

Dungarvan 300

CATEGORY H MARK

Waterford City 293

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CATEGORY A MARK

Ballinahown 311Streamstown 266Raharney 265Tubberclair 258Moyvore 255Rathowen 253Crookedwood 252Castledaly 249Drumcree 249Ballykeeran 248Coole 247Finea 241Loughnavalley 233

CATEGORY B MARK

Tyrrellspass 288Glasson 282Multyfarnham 274Ballinagore 273Ballynacargy 272Collinstown 270Milltownpass 263Rosemount 262Tang 258Ballymore 256Delvin 219

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CATEGORY C MARK

Castlepollard 272Rochfortbridge 256Kilbeggan 252

CATEGORY D MARK

Moate 251Kinnegad 250

CATEGORY G MARK

Athlone 275Mullingar 263

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CATEGORY A MARK

Blackwater 297Bree 294Foulksmills 287Duncormick 280Ballyduff 277Poulpeasty 271Newbawn 266Marshalstown 251

CATEGORY B MARK

Ballycanew 303Ballygarrett 291Clonroche 290Kilanerin 276Ballyhack / Arthurstown 275Ballymurn 274Askamore 273Monageer 268Ballycullane 265Carrig-on-Bannow 259Courtnacuddy 251Oylegate 243Taghmon 234Fethard on Sea 230Courtown Harbour 221Hollyfort 220

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CATEGORY C MARK

Rosslare 295Rosslare Harbour 273Ferns 270Bunclody 263Coolgreany 262Castlebridge 246

CATEGORY D MARK

New Ross 260

CATEGORY E MARK

Enniscorthy 288Gorey 285

CATEGORY G MARK

Wexford 281

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CATEGORY A MARK

Grange Con 276Donard 273Kiltegan 270Knockananna 266Rathdangan 222Ballycoogue 213

CATEGORY B MARK

Stratford-On-Slaney 296Avoca 286Newcastle 272Roundwood 270Laragh & Glendalough 259Coolboy 251Glenealy 240Dunlavin 235Hollywood 226

CATEGORY C MARK

Aughrim 310Enniskerry 274Delgany 268Ashford 263Tinahely 262Carnew 233

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CATEGORY D MARK

Newtownmountkennedy 258Rathdrum 244Kilcoole 240

CATEGORY E MARK

Wicklow 290Blessington 240

CATEGORY F MARK

Arklow 291Greystones 281

CATEGORY H MARK

Bray 278

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