Tributes paid to impressive scores for TidyTowns groups
A NUMBER of local TidyTowns groups got impressive scores in this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Competition, including Tallaght TidyTowns who were first-time entrants this year.
The results of the competition were published last Friday, with Tallaght TidyTowns being credited as “helping to transform the area” and it being “difficult to believe that this is just your first year”.
All of the groups that took part in the national competition received scores, with higher scores meaning they were higher up the league table, with winner Abbeyleix in Laois receiving 376.
TidyTowns groups in South County Dublin and Dublin South Central had a strong showing on the league table and garnered respectable scores for their hard work.
Lucan TidyTowns received a score of 357, with Clondalkin following closely behind with a score of 337.
The adjudicators told Clondalkin TidyTowns that their hard work was evident and noted that “many high quality projects” were visible.
Volunteers cleaning up in Clondalkin
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin said: “Clondalkin Tidy Towns continues to go from strength to strength.
“This year’s results were announced on Friday 6th October, with the group achieving an overall score of 337 in this year’s competition – an increase of 14 points on our 2022 score.
“From an unofficial league of 47 Tidy Towns groups in the Dublin area, Clondalkin now proudly stands in 12th place.
“It is great to receive such recognition of our hard work.”
Rathcoole earned a score of 264, Woodstown Village in Knocklyon achieved a score of 298, Crumlin got a score of 262, followed by Ballyboden with a score of 260.
Members of Saggart Tidy Towns were encouraged to ‘keep up the good work’
Rathfarnham TidyTowns’s efforts were recognised with a score of 240, with Drimnagh, and Tymon North in Tallaght, both getting a score of 237 each.
Saggart TidyTowns got a score of 233, which was welcomed by Lynn Tierney from the group who told The Echo about the work that had been undertaken by the volunteers.
“We are delighted to have the hard work of all committee members and volunteers recognised with increasing award scores for three consecutive years now,” said Ms Tierney.
“We organise a range of projects and activities.
Clondalkin Tidy Towns out in force in the village
“Our monthly village clean-ups take place on a Saturday morning, where new volunteers of all ages and abilities are always welcome to join.
“Other projects include the upkeep of the flowers and plants in planters throughout the village, running the Global Goals Book Club in local schools, water quality testing, trap neuter release programs for stray cats and liasing with South Dublin County Council for maintenance and funding of new initiatives.
“We are very proud of all we have achieved and are thankful to the committee and volunteers who put in the work, along with the support of South Dublin County Council, local businesses, and local community groups.”
Tallaght TidyTowns received a score of 217 with the adjudicators encouraging them to “keep up the good work” and compete again next year.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced the winners at the awards ceremony last week and praised the competitors for cleaning their communities.
“As always, the standard of competition was extremely high this year in all categories, with 887 entries received overall,” said Minister Humphreys.
“I want to pay tribute to all the winners today across all the various categories.
“In particular, I want to recognise the vital role of TidyTowns volunteers across the country who are working so hard all year round to ensure our communities are vibrant, sustainable places to live, work and visit.
“You are truly an inspiration, and the embodiment of everything that is good in our communities.”
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