Tipperary Tidy Towns volunteers are praised for their dedication to local communities

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr Mark Fitzgerald and the members of Carrick on Suir Municipal District were delighted to welcome representatives of the Tidy Towns Committees within the District to a reception held in Grangemockler Community Hall, Grangemockler.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed all on his own behalf and on behalf of his colleagues, to celebrate their fantastic achievements in the SuperValu National Tidy Towns Awards 2024, held on November 1 last, with town and villages increasing their marks year on year.

The results provided a welcome opportunity for the Municipal District to reward those volunteers engaged in enhancing their hometowns and villages through persistent and ongoing efforts.

Grangemockler received a particular mention having increased their score by an incredible 19 marks over the previous year. Moyglass and Fethard also increased their scores by double digits receiving €1,500 and €1,400 respectively. Mullinahone was awarded €1,200 for their increase with both Ballingarry and Drangan receiving €1,100 for their efforts.

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Faugheen, Killenaule, Ahenny-Clasnasmuth and Cloneen all received €1,000 each for their 7-point increase from 2023 with Ballynonty, Ballyneale and The Commons receiving €900 each for their respective increases. A special award was given to Carrick-on-Suir who were new entrants to the National competition this year. Presenting the representatives with their awards, the Cathaoirleach paid tribute to all the attendees - whom he considered to be winners - cognisant of their commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in striving to improve their home environment and aesthetic.

It was his great pleasure to present certificates and financial rewards to the following recipients and he expressed the hope that the group would return the following years into the future.