Tidy Towns Group acknowledges the leaders of the community drive to enhance town

The Dolans Super Valu local Tidy Towns Awards were presented last Saturday and a huge crowd gathered in the Shamrock Lounge to hear the results. Secretary of Cahir Tidy Towns, Andy Moloney, welcomed the members and the sponsors and the first presentation of the night went down a treat when the staff and guides of Cahir Castle received a special presentation for achieving a milestone of 100,000 visitors by October this year.

The Youth Tidy Towns Awards group were were presented with certificates by Chairperson Olivia Darcy. This group has been very active all year in the promotion of youth affairs through the Wellness Festival, the Queen of the Castle, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Comhairle as well as Tidy Towns duties.

The overall winners of the competition this year were Cahir House Hotel and Robert Scannell accepted the trophy. The judges remarked that the hotel had carried out extensive enhancement works with signage and painting of the building that is a prominent feature in the town centre and the significant investment was met with approval to award them the overall prize.

Carmel Dolan was assisted by one of the store managers Sandra Upite and Ingrid Dolan on the night. Carmel spoke of their involvement over the years, the huge positive changes to the town and her hopes to be able to continue for the years ahead.

Cllr Andy Moloney thanked the sponsors and Hughie and Margaret and staff of the Shamrock Lounge for their hospitality. Andy said that each year more and more people are taking ownership of their town and are helping out the group.

A full list of prize winners in all categories is available at Dolans Supervalu, as well as any unclaimed certificates. Andy also reminded those present that the Tidy Towns reusable mug is on sale in many coffee shops and that some stores are offering money off when you use the mug. It's available for €7 but when they’re gone they’re gone.

Winter planting commenced last weekend and this has been sponsored by HSK plants. Philip Quinn's carving of Badamir in the Inch Field is near completion and the plaque to explain her presence in the Inch will be erected in the coming days.

Andy thanked all those who contribute on a daily basis whether it's TÚS, Tipperary County Council staff, CDA, sponsors or members who make the difference. Andy also stressed that while everyone is fundraising for events, every festival and group in the town are part of the overall annual report, so all groups make a difference.

Andy finished with “We now move onto the Christmas parade, so save the date to light up your tractors or trucks and the kiddies can light up their tricycles and bikes on Saturday, December 5, 2026.