Nenagh Municipal District Awards Best Cultural / Heritage Group - Nenagh Ormond Brass Band receive their award from Cathaoirleach Cllr Hughie McGrath. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE The Nenagh Municipal District Awards this week returned to the civic offices following a three-year break. Nenagh Cathaoirleach, Cllr Hughie McGrath presented voluntary groups and individuals with awards for their commitment, dedication and achievements. District Administrator and MC on the night Rosemary Joyce said all of those nominated were winners. “If this were the Oscars, I’d have an envelope here, and I’d be saying the nominees are. It’s not the Oscars, everyone here is a winner,” said Ms Joyce. The voluntary groups were those in Tidy Towns, Residents Association while individuals were in sports significant contributions and achievements and culture and heritage. A number of Nenagh800 medals were also presented. Cllr McGrath said it was great to see the awards back at the civic offices. “As one of the award winners tonight, I hope you will enjoy the evening and that the recognition of what you do will help you to continue and motivate others to help out as well,” said Cllr McGrath. TIDY TOWNSThe first category presented was the Tidy Town awards. The winners were awarded based on the highest increase in points in the 2022 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition. The Category, A winner was Shallee Enhancement Group, with a 16-point increase this year. Riverstown Killeen Tidy Towns Committee took the category B award with a 13-point increase. Newport Tidy Towns Committee were the winners in category C with a 12-point improvement. RESIDENTS ASSOICATIONS Hillcrest Manor in Newport and Ballygraigue Court were awarded the Residents Association awards. Hillcrest Manor was awarded for their work in maintaining the estate to a high standard. While Ballygraigue Court was awarded for their work to promote biodiversity and sustainability. BURIAL GROUNDSThe top burial grounds awards went to Ballymackeogh Burial Ground Committee, Kenyon
Everyone was a winner at the Nenagh Municipal District Awards Night 2022
Presentation of Nenagh 800 medal to Michael Power by Cathaoirleach Cllr Hughie McGrath. The medal was commissioned by the Nenagh 800 Committee as part of the commemoration of 800 years of the development of Nenagh. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE
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Presentation of Nenagh 800 medal to Murty Whelan by Cathaoirleach Cllr Hughie McGrath. The medal was commissioned by the Nenagh 800 Committee as part of the commemoration of 800 years of the development of Nenagh. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE
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Presentation of Nenagh 800 medal to Ollie Grace by Cathaoirleach Cllr Hughie McGrath. The medal was commissioned by the Nenagh 800 Committee as part of the commemoration of 800 years of the development of Nenagh. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE
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Presentation of Nenagh 800 medal to Pat Naughton by Cathaoirleach Cllr Hughie McGrath. The medal was commissioned by the Nenagh 800 Committee as part of the commemoration of 800 years of the development of Nenagh. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE
