SuperValu
Tidy Towns Competition 2023
On Friday 6th October in Croke Park Conference Centre the results of the Tidy
Towns Competition were announced. Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. and the CEO
of SuperValu Mr. Ian Allen were present at the Awards Ceremony. Clonegal was
awarded a bronze medal and second in County Carlow with the total points of 362
an increase of 6 points on last year. Clonegal Tidy Village Association wishes
to thank the Committee for their commitment, dedication and all their hard and
constant work which is very much appreciated. Also many thanks to all the volunteers
who kept the village looking so good for the adjudication. Thank you so much.
To view the adjudication
report please click / tap here
Clonegal wins Carlow Pride of Place 2022
At the Carlow Pride of Place Awards which were held in the Woodford
Dolmen Hotel on Wednesday 30th November 2022 it was announced
that Clonegal was the overall winner of Carlow Pride of Place.
Also, Frank Murphy of Moyacomb Meadows came second in the front
garden category and his grandson Dylan got a special commendation
in the Youth Awards.
Clonegal Tidy Village would like to thank the committee for their
commitment, dedication and hard work in keeping the village in
beautiful condition for the entire season. Also, thank you to all
the volunteers who helped out in any way during the summer months;
your help and support is very much appreciated. Our success is
because of the great work that was carried out in the village throughout
the season. Thank you one and all
SuperValu
Tidy Towns Competition 2022
On Friday 28th October 2022 in the RDS in Dublin the results of the Tidy Towns
Competition were announced. Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. and the CEO of SuperValu
Mr. Ian Allen were present at the Awards Ceremony. Clonegal is very pleased to
be awarded First in County Carlow and has retained its Silver Medal. Clonegal
Tidy Village Association wishes to thank the Committee for their commitment,
dedication and all their hard and constant work which is very much appreciated.
Also many thanks to all the volunteers who kept the village looking so good for
the adjudication. All the hard work has paid off. Thank you so much.
To
view the adjudication report please click / tap here
SuperValue
Tidy Towns Awards 2021
At
the Awards Ceremony of the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition on Friday
12th November, Clonegal was awarded a Silver Medal and
came second in Carlow giving way to Leighlinbridge who won the county
award.
Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank the community and all the
volunteers who worked so hard to present the village in pristine condition. Tidy
Village is very grateful to our volunteers for their dedication and commitment.
Thank you.
To view the Adjudicator’s Report please click / tap here
Carlow
Pride of Place 2021
1. Clonegal
won the Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Category.
In this category the village was judged on how it promoted, protected
and encouraged the natural heritage and biodiversity.
2. The village was commended on being Litter Free along with
other areas in Carlow.
3. Clonegal was third in the Towns and Villages Category giving
way to Fennagh who came second with Ballon winning the category.
(The category is for a population of 250 – 750)
Congratulations to all who worked so hard in keeping the village in pristine
condition during the summer which resulted in the above awards. Clonegal Tidy
Village Association is very grateful to all the volunteers for all the time and
energy they devoted to the village, we appreciate all you have done – thank
you so much.
Carlow
Pride of Place 2019
At the 20th anniversary
of Carlow Pride of Place which was held in the Woodford Dolmen
Hotel in
Carlow on Wednesday 6th November
2019, Clonegal won 2nd prize in the “Towns and
Villages Category” (population
250 - 750). The "Butt Out" award
was given to Clonegal in recognition of the absence of cigarette
butts. John Dunne received
the "Individual Award" which
recognises the work and service to the community over several decades.
Clonegal
Retains Gold in Tidy Towns 2019
The results of SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition were announced in the Helix Theatre,
DCU, on Monday 30th September 2019 by Minister Michael Ring TD, Minister for
Rural and Community Development and Mr Michael Kelleher, Managing Director of
SuperValu. Congratulations to Clonegal on retaining the Gold Award for the 10th
successive year also, for the County Award which is the highest marks in County
Carlow. Clonegal Tidy Village Association thanks the entire community, all the
volunteers, businesses and the national school for all the support during the
season which kept the village in pristine condition. Without this support these
awards would not have been achieved.
To
view / download the Clonegal adjudicator’s report
2019 please click/tap here
Clonegal
wins IPB Pride of Place Award 2018
Clonegal
village representing County Carlow was honoured at the annual IPB
Pride of Place awards held in Cork City Hall on Saturday
evening 17th November 2018.
The village picked up a special award for the commitment shown
by local people to keeping its fascinating history alive.
The
judges said: "The involvement of all,
young and not so young, which was very obvious on judging day
when the entire village
turned out to showcase their particular inputs and to celebrate
a proud heritage and a model village."
Clonegal
Wins Carlow Pride of Place 2018
Clonegal Tidy Village
Association is delighted to be overall winner in Carlow Pride of
Place 2018. The awards
took place in Mount Wolseley
Hotel, Tullow, on Wednesday 24th October 2018. Clonegal won the
category Villages and Towns with the population of 250 – 750.
Clonegal was given the Upcycling Challenge Award for the Robot
who collects used batteries beside the bottle bank. St. Fiaac’s,
Church of Ireland was awarded 1st place in the burial ground category
(Burial Ground not in use).
Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank all volunteers,
the community and the national school for all the support during
the season. Without this support, the achievements would not be
possible. Thank you.
Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal Award 2018
Clonegal
Tidy Village Association is delighted to have retained the Gold
Medal Award 2018 for the 9th successive
year. Also, once
again Clonegal has been awarded the County Award having achieved
the highest points in County Carlow. The recycle centre was runner
up in the “Can It” Competition for the presentation
of used cans at the bring bank. Clonegal Tidy Village Association
would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to have the
village looking so beautiful throughout the season. Thank you.
To
view/download the adjudication report please click here
Carlow
Pride of Place 2017
The Carlow Pride of Place Awards night took place in The Lord Bagenal Hotel on
Wednesday 18th October 2017. Clonegal was winner of the
Towns / Villages section
in the category 250 - 750 population and also was awarded "Best Side Out" (Litter
Free Award) in the same category. Congratulations is extended to John McCabe
who was presented with the Individual Award in recognition of all he has done
for the community over the years. Johnny Dunne (Séan Ó Dúinn)
won the Business Award for the presentation of his premises and also for all
the eco friendly additions he has made on the premises.
Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal Award 2017
Clonegal Tidy Village Association
is really pleased to be awarded a gold medal for the 8th successive
year in the Tidy
Towns Competition
with a score of 328 points just 4 points behind the overall winners – Birdhill
Co. Tipperary to whom we send our congratulations. The second achievement
was the county award coming 1st in County Carlow. Tidy Village
Association would like to thank everyone who helped out in any
way. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you.
To view/download
the adjudication report please click here.
Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal 2016
Clonegal Tidy
Village Association is delighted to retain the Gold Medal
for the 7th year in succession in the Tidy Towns Competition. Also,
Tidy Village is very pleased to receive the County Award. Thank
you
to everyone
who
helped
in anyway. The support that was received for the Community Work
Days and all who worked very hard to have the village looking its
best is very much appreciated.
To
view/download the adjudication report please click here
Clonegal
overall winner in Carlow Pride of Place
Congratulations to Clonegal Tidy Village Association for its success in the Carlow
Pride of Place competition. It was announced on Thursday 22nd October
2015 in the Lord Bagenal Inn, Leighlinbridge, that Clonegal was the
overall winner of Carlow Pride of Place 2015. Clonegal was
also awarded the best village in the category (250 – 750 population). Clonegal
also achieved the No. 1 award in the “Street Category”. Main Street,
Clonegal, was judged as the most beautiful street in Carlow. In the “Estate
Category”, Moyacomb Meadows was 2nd in the awards for small estates (less
than 40 houses). Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank everyone
who helped and supported in any way to achieve all these awards.
Clonegal – Tidiest
Village in Ireland 2015
Clonegal Tidy Village Association
is delighted to retain the title Tidiest Village in Ireland for
a second
year in succession. A lot
of hard work went in to the preparation for this year’s competition.
Tidy Village Association wishes to thank the community, businesses
and school for their on-going support. The announcement was made
on Monday 28th September 2015 in the Helix Theatre, Dublin. On
hand to present the prizes was Mr. Alan Kelly, T.D., Minister for
the Environment, Community and Local Government and Mr. Martin
Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, the competition’s
main sponsor for the 24th year.
To
view / download the Adjudication Report please click here
Clonegal
Tidiest Village in Ireland 2014
The entire community and Tidy Village Association are
delighted with the announcement that Clonegal is the Tidiest
Village in
Ireland 2014. It was announced at the awards ceremony in the
Helix Theatre in Dublin on Monday 8th September.
On hand to present the prizes were Mr. Alan Kelly, T.D., Minister
for the
Environment,
Community
and Local Government and Mr. Martin Kelleher, Managing Director
of SuperValu, the competition’s main sponsor for the 23rd
year. Clonegal also was awarded a "Gold" medal making
it the 5th Gold medal in five successive years. Clonegal Tidy
Village Association
wish to thank the whole community for their support in achieving
this prestigious award. A lot of hard work was done in
preparation for the competition to have the village in perfect
condition and the committee wish to thank everyone involved.
To
view / download the Adjudication Report please click here
Clonegal
awarded Gold in Europe (2013)
The Community in
Clonegal was ecstatic at the award of a Gold medal
in Europe. Clonegal represented Ireland (Village Category) in
the Entente Florale Competition across 11 European countries.
The community
in Clonegal reached a very high standard and is very proud of
what has been achieved. Clonegal was honoured to have represented
Ireland
and is so please to have done the very best for our country. Gold
could never have been achieved without the support, encouragement
and direction of the Community & Enterprise Department of
Carlow County Council, under the Leadership of Director of Services
Bernie
O'Brien and her team including Anna Byrne & Jannette O'Brien.
A thank you is also due to the Community in Clonegal, Tidy Village
Association and the Steering Committee for all the hard work in
preparation for the great event.
