ADARE was named as Limerick’s tidiest community when the results of this year’s Tidy Towns competition were announced this week.
The town was awarded a gold medal in Category C (for populations from 1,001 to 2,500) and recorded an impressive score of 307 out of 400, which was only nine less than overall national winner Moynalty in Co Meath. Adare’s score for this year was up three points in its 2012 mark and it also won the award for Best Bring Bank in the Mid West.
Two other Limerick communities received medals from the Tidy Towns juding panel. In Category A (population under 200), Ardpatrick won a bronze medal for its score of 302 and Newcastlewest also took bronze in Category E (population 5,001 to 10,000) with a score of 287.
Galbally received commendation from the judges for its mark of 295 in Category B (201 to 1,000), while Athea was rewarded with a special endeavour award for improving its score by 28 points from 2012.
Limerick city centre improved by 20 marks to 258, while the Nicholas Street Limerick Medieval Quarter project received €1,000 after it won a special award in the Urban and Rural Village Award category.
Overall it was a hugely positive year for Limerick with every entry from the county improving on their score from last year. The results have been welcomed by both the Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Kathleen Leddin, and the Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr John Sheahan, who described the progress made by Limerick’s participating groups during 2013 as a “a tribute to the Tidy Towns Committee members and volunteers who give freely of their time to enhance the visual appearance of their towns and villages.”
Acknowledging Limerick’s success in this year’s competition, Josephine Cotter-Coughlan, Limerick local authority’s Director of Environment Services, said: “Limerick’s Tidy Towns groups make a positive contribution to the improvement and appearance of our towns and villages. Their combined hard work also acts as a springboard for the local community and business sector to promote their town as a visitor destination.
“I hope that the increase in marks for all participants will positively influence other towns and villages to consider entering next year’s competition. Limerick City and County Council looks forward to proving support any community group that wishes to take part in 2014”, she said.
LIMERICK RESULTS
Category A
Ardpatrick 302
Strand 294
Templeglantine 284
Askeaton 282
Croagh 272
Knockainey 271
Anglesboro 269
Glenbrohane 268
Ballyorgan 263
Tournafulla 263
Kilmeedy 261
Garryspillane 258
Glenosheen 251
Kilbehenny 250
Carrabullane 227
Dromcollogher 217
Nicker 190
Eton 180
Category B
Galbally 295
Broadford 286
Glin 280
Mountcollins 274
Doon 272
Knocklong 270
Ballyneety 264
Feenagh 259
Kildimo 259
Kilteely 248
Clarina 240
Castlemahon 237
Shanagolden 236
Old Pallas/Pallagreen 235
Athea 230
Pallaskenry 216
Pallasgreen 203
Milford Grange 180
Rockhill 180
Category C
Adare 307
Kilmallock 292
Castleconnell 283
Croom 277
Bruff 275
Murroe 271
Hospital 260
Kilfinane 250
Annacotty 237
Cappamore 227
Abbeyfeale 220
Janesboro 216
Moyross 210
Carew Kincora 209
Category D
Caherdavin 212
Garryowen 201
Category E
Newcastlewest 287
Category H
Limerick City Centre 258
