Laois Tidy Towns Committee scoops fantastic award

Clonaslee Tidy Towns recently won the Gold Award for Pride of Place from Tullamore Credit Union

Clonaslee Tidy Towns were recently awarded with the Gold Award for a Pride of Place competition ran by Tullamore Credit Union.

Representatives from Clonaslee Tidy Towns collecting the award include Patrick Blake, Secretary, Maura O Gorman, Treasurer & Fr Thomas O Reilly PP, committee member with staff from Tullamore Credit Union.

"Well done to all volunteers and helpers for their ongoing hard work in achieving this award," said Clonaslee Tidy Towns secretary Patrick Blake.

Pictured: Clonaslee Tidy Towns Secretary Patrick Blake, Treasurer Maura O Gorman, Fr Thomas O Reilly PP with staff from Tullamore Credit Union.

"The Committee wish to thank the Community of Clonaslee, to our hardworking volunteers, CE participants and Supervisor and to anyone who helps to keep our beautiful village. Thanks to Tullamore Credit Union and staff for their continuous support," he said."It is nights like this that makes all our work worthwhile," Mr Blake finished.

Pictured: the gold award scooped by Clonaslee Tidy Towns committee.

The Deputy CEO of Tullamore Credit Union, Caroline Collins-Murphy was recently announced as the President of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Ms Collins-Murphy was elected to the top position at the AGM on Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night last in the Bridge House Hotel.

Outgoing president Mr Anthony Hanniffy praised Ms Collins-Murphy for her dedication.

"Caroline has been very active over the past few years working with the Chamber as part of her role as Deputy CEO of Tullamore Credit Union. She has demonstrated excellence at all times and I’m certain she’ll bring the same to her new role as Chamber President," Mr Hanniffy finished.