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1958 , Co. Donegal 1984 Trim, Co. Meath • e:0 0 9107 207 01 Tel: 1959 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1985 City, Co. Kilkenny

1960 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1986 , Co.

1961 , Co. 1987 , Co. Kerry

1962 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1988 Carlingford, Co.

1963 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow 1989 , Co.

1964 Virginia, Co. 1990 , Co. Dublin

1965 Virginia, Co. Cavan 1991 Malin, Co. Donegal

1966 , Co. Cavan 1992 Ardmore, Co. Waterford

1967 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan 1993 , Co. Roscommon

1968 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow 1994 Galbally, Co.

1969 , Co. Westmeath 1995 Glenties, Co. Donegal

1970 Malin, Co. Donegal 1996 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1971 , Co. Cavan 1997 , Co. Tipperary (NR)

1972 Trim, Co. Meath 1998 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1973 , Co. Wicklow 1999 , Co. Cork

1974 Trim, Co. Meath, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan 2000 , Co. Kerry

1975 , Co. Tipperary (SR) 2001 Westport, Co. Mayo

1976 , Co. Limerick 2002 Castletown, Co. Laois

1977 , Co. Westmeath 2003 Keadue, Co. Roscommon

1978 , Co. Monaghan 2004 Lismore, Co Waterford

1979 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR) 2005 , Co. Clare

1980 , Co. Longford 2006 Westport, Co Mayo

1981 , Co. Clare 2007 Aughrim, Co Wicklow

1982 , Co. Cork 2008 Westport, Co Mayo

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Contents CONTENTS

NATIONAL AWARDS Overall National Winners 5 Medal Winners 6-7 Regional Awards 8 County Awards 9 Endeavour Awards 10 Special Awards 11-17

WINNER’S REPORT 18-22

ANALYSIS OF MARKS BY COUNTY 23-72 Carlow 24 Cavan 25 Clare 26-27 contentsCork (North) 28-29 Cork (South) 30-31 Cork (West) 32-33 Donegal 34-35 Dublin (City) 36 Dublin (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) 37 Dublin (Fingal) 38 Dublin (South) 39 Galway 40-41 Kerry 42-43 Kildare 44-45 Kilkenny 46-47 Laois 48

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Contents CONTENTS

Leitrim 49 Limerick 50-51 Longford 52 Louth 53-54 Mayo 55-56 Meath 57 Monaghan 58 Offaly 59-60 Roscommon 61 Sligo 62 Tipperary (North) 63-64 Tipperary (South) 65-66 Waterford 67 Westmeath 68-69 contentsWexford 70-71 Wicklow 72

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NATIONALAWARDS 2 0 0 9

Centre Marks Award National Award Winner Emly 305 10,000 Co. Tipperary Trophy

Ireland’s Tidiest Village Emly 305 5,000 Co. Tipperary Trophy

TidyTownsIreland’s Tidiest Small Town Aughrim 302 20095,000 Co. Wicklow Trophy

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town Westport 304 5,000 ResultsCo. Mayo Trophy

Ireland’s Tidiest Large Ennis 304 5,000 Urban Centre Co. Clare Trophy

Notes Tidiest Village = population categories A&B Population category A = under 200 Population category B = 201 - 1,000 Tidiest Small Town = population categories C&D Population category C = 1,001 - 2,500 Population category D = 2,501 - 5,000 Tidiest Large Town = population categories E&F Population category E = 5,001 - 10,000 Population category F = 10,001 - 15,000 Tidiest Large = population categories G&H Population category G = 15,001 - 25,000 Urban Centre Population category H = 25,001 and over

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Gold Medal Silver & Bronze Medal WINNERS WINNERS

Gold Medal Awards of 900

Population Category Centre Marks

Category A , Co. Tipperary 302

Coolagown, Co. Cork 301

Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 300

Moynalty, Co. Meath 300

Category B Emly, Co. Tipperary 305

Tallanstown, Co. Louth 304

Knockbridge, Co. Louth 300

Category C Aughrim, Co. Wicklow 302

Lismore, Co. Waterford 301 Medal , Co. Carlow 300 Glenties, Co. Donegal 299

Category D Clonakilty, Co. Cork 301

Kenmare, Co. Kerry 299

Kilrush, Co. Clare 298

Listowel, Co. Kerry 298 Category E WinnersWestport, Co. Mayo 304 Skerries, Co. Dublin 297

Category F , Co. Kerry 303

Category G Ennis, Co. Clare 304

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 302

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 300

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 290

Malahide, Co. Dublin 287

Category H , Co. Louth 297

Drogheda, Co. Louth 294

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Gold Medal Silver & Bronze Medal WINNERS WINNERS

Silver Medal Awards of 700

Population Category Centre Marks Category A , Co. Cork 299 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 299 Keadue, Co. Roscommon 298 Rathbarry, Co. Cork 298 Category B Ballynacally, Co. Clare 299 , Co. Carlow 299 Stradbally, Co. Waterford 299 Castletown, Co. Laois 298 Straffan, Co. Kildare 295 Category C Adare, Co. Limerick 294 Category D Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim 293 Category G Carlow, Co. Carlow 284 Tralee, Co. Kerry 280 Medal MedalBronze Medal Awards of 400 Population Category Centre Marks Category A Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon 294 Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath 290 Category B Dromod, Co. Leitrim 294 Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 294 Winners WinnersMalin, Co. Donegal 294 Mountshannon, Co. Clare 294 Sneem, Co. Kerry 292 Murrisk, Co. Mayo 291 Category C Abbeyleix, Co. Laois 288 Kilkee, Co. Clare 288 Category D Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan 288 Kill, Co. Kildare 288 Kinsale, Co. Cork 287 Bantry, Co. Cork 285 Category E Trim, Co. Meath 284 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 284 Category F Tullamore, Co. Offaly 278 Category G , Co. Cork 274 Newbridge, Co. Kildare 274 Naas, Co. Kildare 273

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Regional County AWARDS AWARDS

Regional Awards of 2,000 Repak Region Winner Marks

Dublin Skerries, Co. Dublin 297 RegionalMidlands East , Co. Louth 304 Mid West Ennis, Co. Clare 304

North West , Co. Donegal 300

South East AwardsEmly, Co. Tipperary 305

South West Killarney, Co. Kerry 303

West Westport, Co. Mayo 304

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Regional County AWARDS AWARDS

County Awards of 900, 700 & 400

Winner Marks Highly Commended Marks Commended Marks Carlow Leighlinbridge 300 Clonegal 299 Carlow 284 Cavan Cavan 267 Redhills 263 259 Clare Ennis 304 Ballynacally 299 Kilrush 298 Cork (N) Coolagown 301 Millstreet 284 Castlelyons- Bridesbridge 282 Cork (S) Kinsale 287 Macroom 283 Ballincollig 274 Cork (W) Clonakilty 301 Eyeries 299 Rathbarry 298 Donegal Letterkenny 300 Glenties 299 Malin 294 Dublin (C) Temple Bar 259 Chapelizod 258 Raheny 257 Dublin (DR) Dalkey 274 Shankill 273 Sandycove 260 Dublin (F) Skerries 297 Malahide 287 Howth 261 Dublin (S) Lucan 269 Terenure 265 Galway Abbey 289 Milltown 287 Monivea 283 Kerry Killarney 303 Kenmare 299 298 Kildare Straffan 295 Kill 288 Rathangan 284 CountyKilkenny Kilkenny 302 Inistioge 294 Tullahought 282 Laois Castletown 298 Abbeyleix 288 Clonaslee 286 Leitrim Dromod 294 Carrick-on-Shannon 293 Cloone 262 Limerick Adare 294 Galbally 286 283 Longford 300 Newtowncashel 299 Ardagh 286 Louth Tallanstown 304 300 Dundalk 297 Mayo AwardsWestport 304 Murrisk 291 Aughagower 288 Meath 300 Trim 284 Slane 274 Monaghan Glaslough 289 Carrickmacross 288 Rockcorry 271 Offaly Clonbullogue 289 Geashill 286 Tubber 281 Roscommon Keadue 298 Castlecoote 294 Cloontuskert 285 Sligo Coolaney 266 Riverstown 261 Ballintogher 259 Tipperary (N) Birdhill 302 Terryglass 289 Silvermines 287 Tipperary (S) Emly 305 Clonmel 290 Kilsheelan 282 Waterford Lismore 301 Stradbally 299 Dungarvan 284 Westmeath Ballinahown 290 Glasson 273 Tyrrellspass 261 Wexford Craanford 280 Ballycanew 274 Clonroche 273 Wicklow Aughrim 302 Stratford-On-Slaney 282 Wicklow 266

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Endeavour Special AWARDS AWARDS

Endeavour Awards of 500

County Centre Marks % Improvement on 2008 Carlow Fenagh 218 3.81 Cavan Redhills 263 4.78 Clare Lissycasey 244 4.27 Cork(N) Kildorrery 246 6.96 Cork(S) Bandon 262 7.38 Cork(W) Baltimore 250 8.70 Donegal Dungloe 251 12.56 Dublin(C) Chapelizod 258 3.61 Dublin(DR) Blackrock 228 6.54 Dublin(Fingal) Swords 253 3.69 Dublin(South) Terenure 265 3.52 Galway Oranmore 193 11.56 Kerry Currow 246 6.49 Kildare Derrinturn 231 8.45 EndeavourKilkenny Callan 197 6.49 Laois Mountmellick 241 6.17 Leitrim Kinlough 234 7.34 Limerick 222 18.09 Longford 234 7.34 Louth Louth 200 4.17 Mayo AwardsPolranny 217 14.21 Meath Oldcastle 213 10.36 Monaghan Scotshouse 192 6.08 Offaly Cloghan 243 9.95 Roscommon Frenchpark 227 5.09 Sligo Ballinafad 203 7.98 Tipperary(North) Templemore 248 6.44 Tipperary(South) Tipperary 243 8.97 Waterford Villierstown 271 6.27 Westmeath Kinnegad 219 7.35 Wexford Ferns 232 9.95 Wicklow Avoca 254 5.83

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Endeavour Special AWARDS AWARDS

Best Bring Bank Awards of 1,000 REPAK Region Winner

Dublin Cabinteely, Co. Dublin BestMidlands East Tallanstown, Co. Louth Mid West Montpelier Community Centre, Co. Limerick North West BringEnniscrone, Co. Sligo South East Foulksmills, Co. Wexford

South West Portmagee, Co. Kerry

West Oughterard, Co. GalwayBank

National Award of 1,000 Tallanstown, Co. Louth

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

Schools Awards of 750 SuperValu

Region Winner Dublin St. Michael's National School, Dominican Campus, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

Midlands East Scoil Naomh Padraig, Road, Slane, Co. Meath

Mid West National School, Ennis, Co. Clare

SpecialNorth West Collooney Convent National School, Collooney, Co. Sligo

South East Gowran National School, AwardsGowran, Co. Kilkenny South West Kiltallagh National School, Kiltallagh, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry

West Barnaderg National School, Barnaderg, Tuam, Co. Galway

National Award of 750

Kiltallagh National School, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

Notice Nature Biodiversity Awards of 1,000 National Parks & Wildlife Service

Region Winner Dublin Ballymun, Dublin 9

Midlands East Trim, Co. Meath

Mid West Ennis, Co. Clare

SpecialNorth West Letterkenny, Co. Donegal South East AwardsLismore, Co. Waterford South West Killarney, Co. Kerry

West Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon

National Award of 1,000

Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

Gum Litter Taskforce Award of 1,000 Gum Litter Taskforce

Population Category Winner

Village Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo SpecialSmall Town Tipperary, Co. Tipperary Large Town Longford, Co. Longford

Large Urban CentreAwards Ennis, Co. Clare

National Award of 1,000

Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

Sustainable Development Award of 1,000 Comhar

Highly Commended Award of 500

Castle Leslie Integrated Constructed Wetlands, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan SpecialKeash Village Hall Meals on Wheels, Co. Sligo BoatingAwards and Leisure Centre, Enfield, Co. Meath

National Award of 1,000

Glen Theatre, Banteer, Co. Cork

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

Climate Change Award of 1,000 Rathangan, Change Campaign - www.change.ie Co. Kildare

Don't Let it all go to Waste! Ballynacargy TidyTowns, Recycle Initiative 2009 Award of 4,000 Co. Westmeath SpecialWEEE Ireland Urban Village Award of 1,000 Raheny, Irish Planning InstituteAwardsDublin 5 Architectural Award of 1,000 Commercial Urban Infill Development, Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland Market Square & Hopkins Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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Special Special AWARDS AWARDS

The Heritage Award of 1,000 Abbeyleix TidyTowns The Heritage Council

Islands Award of 2,500 Bere Island SpecialDepartment of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs Co. Cork Gaeltacht Award of 2,500 Carraig Airt Department of Community,Awards Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs Co. Donegal Can It Award of 1,000 Tallanstown TidyTowns Alupro Ireland Co. Louth

Tree Project Award of 1,000 Stratford-on-Slaney Tree Council of Ireland Co. Wicklow

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Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 WINNERS REPORT WINNERS REPORT

E m l y Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009

Marks Awarded

Maximum 2009

Overall Developmental Approach 50 43

The Built Environment 50 39

Landscaping 50 40

Wildlife and Natural Amenities 50 35

Litter Control 50 40

Waste Minimisation 20 10

Tidiness 30 22

Residential Areas 40 28

Roads, Streets and Back Areas 50 39

General Impression 10 9

TOTAL MARK 400 305

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Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 WINNERS REPORT WINNERS REPORT

Emly, Co. Tipperary(South)

OVERALL DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH integrates naturally with village life and does not clash with the priorities of the TidyTowns Congratulations to the Emly TidyTowns Committee committee. What might elsewhere be an unsightly for participating in the TidyTowns Competition shed, in Emly compliments the appearance of its 2009. Thank you for your comprehensive more urban surroundings. Farm gates are not submission and for your most helpful, though overlooked but are brightly painted. The striking simple map. You included a large amount of co-ordinated colours of Main Street contribute to supplementary material. This adjudicator would the character of this village architecture; the ask you to be more discerning in the extra material colours bring the street to life. The landscaping you include. Much of it is of greater relevance to supports this colour scheme and the lamps add a your committee, to the progression of your work modern funkiness. Even a corrugated roof, when and may be a significant record of work done by painted with a green or red, can bring character to you, but not necessarily of significant relevance to the Street; old does not mean derelict. An old shed the adjudicator. It is clear from your submission is dressed up to give it dignity in old age and a that the TidyTowns movement has much support house that was once home to previous generations in Emly. The visit strengthens this belief. Your still proclaims its standing in the folk memory of submission states that, ‘most of the people of Emly village life through imaginative decoration. The give a hand in one way or another,’ and that is greens are more striking as we move up the street. obvious. You appear to have established strong, The parish church from 1810 is respected and worthwhile links with various agencies and have somewhere else a wall is landscaped to soften its the support of local business. An admirable feature effect. The main street is full of interest with of the Emly approach to TidyTowns is your buildings of varying proportions representing the encouragement to the younger generation to be different eras of building in the village but all involved at the planning stage. Having two school graceful in their decoration and somehow children involved on the committee is praiseworthy. complimenting one another's appearance. The The enthusiasm of your submission is translated appearance of the street buildings needs very little onto the streets; in other words, there is a healthy, embellishment so the controlled use of hanging balanced combination of talk and action. baskets and window boxes is commendable. Let their heritage proclaim those buildings. The area THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT in the vicinity of the Church is possibly the highlight of many highlights. Maybe finding the The usage of many buildings in Emly has changed wildlife area beside the Church was as spiritual an dramatically with the evolution of Irish village life. experience as the visit indoors; although that Were it not for the care of your community, many barking dog at the end of the garden must frighten stone buildings such as the creamery or Duhig away the bravest of God’s little creatures in the House or the barracks could now be in decay; not garden! Emly honours its past. In this case your so in Emly. Conservation and preservation of these emigrants, incredibly individually listed, are buildings illustrates your pride in Emly's past. remembered. Your dead are respected in their well Many of the buildings on the Main Street could maintained resting place. The information board now be tatty and forlorn because their traditional on Emly is worthwhile and interesting. enterprises are no more but the coats of fresh paint ensure that the traditional village street-scape is A continuing challenge for you will be the preserved, enhanced and attractive. The village is maintenance of the present high standard of surrounded by the farming community. Farming presentation of buildings. Wherever a building is enterprise visits the heart of the village but in need of painting, its appearance has a negative

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effect on the buildings around it but one feels compliment the surrounding colour scheme and confident that you will successfully meet such a the corners of the Church car park are gently challenge. Your wish that the appearance of a softened by a variety of landscaping ploys. Seats building on the street will change shortly abound, affording an opportunity to enjoy the illustrates the co-operation you enjoy in your results of the green fingers all about and hinting community and your awareness of the 'sore thumb' at the passer-by to come, linger and enjoy the fruits factor. An eye could also be kept on the design of of our labours. And linger one should, in the Four shop signage which might be deemed somewhat Seasons Park or in the Timpeallacht Fhiadhúlra. out of character with the traditional village Time and again, themes that are indigenous to the ambience which you so successfully promote. One area and that are of significance to Emly are used looks forward to your heritage trail, the concept of in your landscaping philosophy: creamery cans which suggests your interest in the past of Emly become flower tubs, fountains abound. One and your description suggests an informed interest wonders why the heron seems to be the bird of in the many heritage structures about - an exciting choice for some sculptural centre pieces? prospect! WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AMENITIES LANDSCAPING Your committee is pro-active in the wildlife sector Emly is set on a lush and richly landscaped stage. and deserves credit for the survey work, One is constantly reminded of the green backdrop information boards and the parks at the Church. to the village and every effort is made to bring that Those are the biggest mushrooms the adjudicator landscaping richness into the heart of the village. has seen! They grow so healthily because their Every opportunity to brighten up the appearance surroundings supply the nutrients. As the of the village through manmade landscaping is adjudicator was about to examine closer, the dog also grasped. Not only is your committee conscious intervened and disrupted the reverie! This garden of summer bedding, but also the tree planting, is truly what it claims to be and then some. The which has been ongoing, is equally spectacular. four seasons are represented. The sculpture, the The support of businesses in creating a landscaped heron, the gravel, the information boards combine aura is most impressive. Residences brighten up to create an aesthetic and informative experience. their fronts all over town and on the approach The wildlife survey is one of the highlights of the roads. Shrubs, tubs and window boxes abound. trip to Emly; it illustrates the importance of this There are many examples of fine landscaping research for any village or town. Many of the throughout the town and begonia and roses beckon recommendations are already in practice by you, the summer to shine on them! Bare walls and block for instance, the rotting logs in the wildlife area. walls are well treated throughout, as creepers The survey stresses the importance of planting to flourish and hide their starkness. The wall at the meet the needs of wildlife. Describe the measures GAA grounds could be featureless but it is you take in this regard to next year's adjudicator. tastefully landscaped and camouflaged. This The survey also stresses the futility of building adjudicator enjoyed the treatment of the first pump inappropriately designed bird boxes. One now encountered, only to discover that these fountains looks forward to the resultant actions by you based would become a theme by the end of the visit. A on this survey and also to the results of your carbon disused site can become an eyesore if not treated footprint study. The use of ár dteanga in wildlife but not in Emly; it becomes an open air museum matters seems most appropriate. honouring the farming background and heritage of the village, the railings making free viewing possible. Railings and gates are a feature of the LITTER CONTROL village and all are beautifully painted. The red and Your efforts at cleaning up all litter make this black on the railings at St. Ailbhe's Drive adjudicator weary by even reading about them.

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Well done! All the work is paying off; there is a RESIDENTIAL AREAS little litter. There was some litter in the vicinity of The vast majority of the residents buy into the the Public Health Centre but it feels almost churlish effort to create a beautiful Emly. The landscaping to mention any such blemish! The emphasis in the that fronts many of the houses brings colour and litter section is not just on collecting and vibrancy to their surroundings. St. Ailbhe’s Drive organising clean-ups; though these are important, is a joy, affording a colourful, welcoming creating awareness of litter reduction is equally introduction to Emly. The name stone and important. As a next step in your fight against litter sculpture, Céide Naomh Ailbhe, is a delight. A make reduction your key ambition, as your lovely terrace up the street has reared a number of submission suggests you plan to do. generations and still stands proudly. The houses of different ages add to the charm of the street. Forge WASTE MINIMISATION Close also exudes pride of place; the dash finish on the boundary wall is a special treat. The estate at The use of leftover paint is a smart waste Radharc Gailtí fully supports the TidyTowns minimisation move; one feels that there could be commitment through beautiful presentation. Other a lot of half cans about. Well done on the energy estates will hopefully come on board and already saving project. Your engagement with the school is this adjudicator can see that progress is being noted in the collection of batteries and mobile made through your determination to assist new phones. The Bring Bank is a joy to visit. Great to residents, with no family connection to Emly, to come across a group who bring some humour to integrate fully into Emly life. The siting of the such a serious topic as waste minimisation with sculpture to commemorate fifty years of TidyTowns your tin man. This guy should spark the in a new estate will help create a consciousness of imagination of the younger folk amongst you. TidyTowns among the new residents. These measures illustrate how innovative the thinking is among your committee. Your resolve to reduce, reuse, recycle and to compost shows that ROADS, STREETS AND BACK AREAS you understand this section fully. The presentation of the approach roads sends out a strong welcoming vibe to the traveller. One gets TIDINESS the impression that there is a cared for town on the way, a great start to a visit for the traveller and a The approach roads are for the most part very well symbol of pride of place to the resident. Margins maintained. Initially, the adjudicator got the are regularly cared for. Traditional stone walls are wrong impression of the town because of the attractively maintained and landscaping brightens direction taken to Emly. But soon the true up the way along the road. For instance, on the character of the town and the pristine appearance approach road the grotto is well of the approach roads asserted themselves after maintained and looks very well. From Kilteely, beds this initial disappointment. Clean signs are the of landscaping greet the visitor. The area around result of a diligent community response to Callenan's pub is a special delight. Arrival on one inevitable grime. The lamps on main street of the approach roads does not live up to the usual contribute to the tidy aspect. The absence of standard, however and the stone memorial is cables is testament to your engagement with the partially hidden. On leaving the main thoroughfare, ESB and other agencies. Traffic seems to flow this adjudicator was not disappointed; the area calmly through without stress. Well maintained around Radharc Tíre is beautiful. The area at the footpaths contribute to the tidy appearance. The back of Halla Naomh Ailbhe is as carefully treated appearance of gates and farm buildings also as if it were on main street. A small incident of contribute to the tidiness of the village. graffiti is a disappointment to all who strive to make Emly as beautiful as it is; hopefully it is a once off.

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Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 Analysis of Marks by County WINNERS REPORT M

GENERAL IMPRESSION I travelled up to the church and this is a beautiful and most impressive location where unexpected Emly has been transformed over the years. It has delights are revealed as one strolls around. I read become a destination worth a visit. But visitor be with interest that the Cathedral of Emly was warned, for you will be ambushed by the colour situated in the nearby cemetery. The Emigrant and may be inclined to linger longer than you had Memorial is very interesting, containing great intended! The pride of the inhabitants is expressed history. The Four Seasons Park and the stone in the every corner of the village. Pride is the Analysis erected by the TidyTowns Committee in 2000 are overwhelming emotion one senses and that pride special. The church and grounds are maintained in leaps at this adjudicator from the contents of your great condition, as is the nearby graveyard with submission, even if the adjudicator would prefer the wonderful path all around it. slightly less extraneous material next year. Were it not for that pride, imagine the state of many of I enjoyed the garden bird details in the little the buildings on main street and, consequently, recessed area, with the fine garden seat. The the appearance of the village. That pride enables grassy banks are well manicured and here and the village community and the farming community there we find some good traditional stone walls to create the essential Emly experience of 2009 especially at the bridge on the Knocklong road. of and to overcome the challenges that Emly faces Tidy Towns and continue putting their best foot forward. The recycling centre nestles well in the recess by Go méadófar bhur stór. the old pump and the feature made of various cans 2009 is interesting and imaginative. The selection of ANALYSIS OF MARKS BY COUNTY SECOND ROUND ADJUDICATION traditional farm machinery is a great exhibition and I was really impressed with the way that these I read over the adjudication report compiled on the items have been preserved and look as good as 12th of June 2009 and I agree with the remarks new behind the fine railing. Further down the road about the extra supporting material that you have towards Tipperary, we come across the old submitted. Undoubtedly, you have put a great effort creamery, which has its own unique character. Marks into the preparation of the entry and this is acknowledged. The map is very well put together It was delightful to see that Green Flag outside the and makes it easy for the adjudicators to find their school and congratulations to all concerned for way around the town. I admired the notice board attaining this status. The private residences and for the heritage and the impressive sketches of business houses are combined with you to present various locations. The traditional water pump is wonderful displays of colour of houses and floral beautiful with the water flowing into a fine old arrangements, where good verge and hedge stone trough, but I would like to see that pump trimming, at the appropriate time of year, make the painted a softer colour of black or dark green, but town a place of considerable interest. I walked I must point out that this is a preference and not a by around Emly in the “footprints” of an imaginative criticism. The presentation of the area around the and enthusiastic people, where energy and pump is great, with wonderful shrubs. The petrol leadership leave evidence of workmanship of a pump outside the Central Garage is nicely painted, high quality. The first adjudicator has given a but maybe it has reached the end of its usefulness comprehensive report under the different headings and could be discarded. There are a number of and I am pleased to confirm these findings. other notable features, not least the lovely Grotto, Congratulations for a great effort agus, gan dabht, and fine mature trees. The derelict building at tá Baile Beag Imleach go gleoirte. Radarc Gailti is very well camouflaged and looks quite attractive, when it could be a blemish in the County area; I liked the way that it is painted and Galtee View House written on it - well done.

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Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009 Analysis of Marks by County WINNERS REPORT M Analysis of Tidy2009 Towns ANALYSISMarks OF MARKS BY COUNTY by County

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by CAVAN

Carlow

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A 277 Ballymurphy 262 Clonmore 265 Nurney 259 201 Rathanna 257 St. Mullins 268

Category B Ballon 238 Clonegal 299 Fenagh 218 228 274 Rathvilly 273 232

Category C Leighlinbridge 300

Category D Bagenalstown 255

Category E 274

Category G Carlow 284

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CARLOW CAVAN

Cavan

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A 212 Loch Gowna 252 Redhills 263

Category B 222 Butlersbridge 259 224 Mullagh 204

Category C 216 Virginia 223

Category D 186 Ballyjamesduff 201 249

Category E Cavan 267

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CLARE CLARE

Clare

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballyvaughan 281 Bodyke 203 Bridgetown 250 Carrigaholt 235 Connolly 204 Cranny 247 Killimer 240 Knock 260 Labasheeda 278 Ruan 256

Category B Ballynacally 299 Doonbeg 274 Kildysart 258 Kilmihil 261 Lissycasey 244 Mountshannon 294 Ogonnelloe 224 Quin 280 Tuamgraney 287 Tulla 223

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CLARE CLARE

Clare

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Ennistymon 240 Kilkee 288 Killaloe 259 Newmarket-on-Fergus 249 Scariff 238

Category D Kilrush 298 Sixmilebridge 272

Category F Shannon 273

Category G Ennis 304

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by (NORTH) CORK (NORTH)

Cork (North)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballydesmond 194 Bartlemy 213 Coolagown 301 Kiskeam 271 Knockraha 235 Labbamologga 194 Lismire 226 254

Category B Banteer 267 Boherbue 240 Castlelyons - Bridesbridge 282 Castletownroche 280 Conna 217 223 Dromahane 194 Freemount 211 Kildorrery 246 Kilworth 281 Milford 266

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CORK (NORTH) CORK (NORTH)

Cork (North)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Kanturk 216 Millstreet 284 Newmarket 254 Rathcormac 209

Category D Charleville 214 253 247

Category F Mallow 233

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CORK (SOUTH) CORK (SOUTH)

Cork (South)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballinadee 265 Carrigadrohid-Killardrish 218 Glanmire 224 Kilbrittain 273 218

Category B Ballycotton 239 Belgooly 222 Clondrohid 228 Glounthaune 228 Grenagh 244 Innishannon 266 Killeagh 236 206 Rochestown 239 Rostellan 270 Shanagarry 203

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CORK (SOUTH) CORK (SOUTH)

Cork (South)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C 236 Crosshaven 236

Category D Kinsale 287 Macroom 283

Category E Bandon 262 244 272

Category F Carrigaline 265 269

Category G Ballincollig 274 Douglas 251

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CORK (WEST) CORK (WEST)

Cork (West)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A 264 Ballylickey 229 Beal Atha an Ghaorthaidh 263 Castletownshend 239 Cuil Aodha 226 Dunbeacon 215 Eyeries 299 Goleen 228 Heir Island 256 Inchigeelagh 225 Kilcrohane 263 Lislevane 276 Lowertown 225 Newcestown 267 Rathbarry 298 Ring 244 Shannonvale 245 285 Toormore 229 Union Hall 266

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County CORK (WEST) CORK (WEST)

Cork (West)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category B Ballineen - Enniskeane 240 Ballydehob 283 Baltimore 250 Bere Island 289 Courtmacsherry 247 Glengarriff 282 287 237

Category C Castletownbere 253 Dunmanway 258 Skibbereen 270

Category D Bantry 285 Clonakilty 301

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by DONEGAL

Donegal

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Baile Na Finne 204 Ballyliffin 249 Brockagh-Cloghan 247 Doochary 278 Gabhla Island 246 Gort a'Choirce 230 Kilcar 244 Kincasslagh 233 Narin-Portnoo 235

Category B Arainn Mór 221 Carraig Airt 285 Castlefinn 275 Clonmany 234 Culdaff 240 Downings 195 Glencolmcille 229 Loch an Iuir 268 Malin 294 Milford 207

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County DONEGAL DONEGAL

Donegal

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C An Falcarrach 217 Ardara 221 Carndonagh 229 Dungloe 251 Glenties 299 Killybegs 222 Lifford 221 Ramelton 230 Raphoe 283

Category D Ballybofey-Stranorlar 253 Donegal 259 Moville 260

Category E Buncrana 270

Category G Letterkenny 300

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County DUBLIN CITY DUN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN

Dublin (City) Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Chapelizod 258

Category D Temple Bar 259

Category E Raheny 257

Category F Ballyfermot 230 Finglas 242

Category G Ballymun 252 Clontarf & Bull Island 232

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County DUBLIN CITY DUN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN

Dublin (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Sandycove 260 Stepaside 213

Category D Ballybrack 241

Category E Cabinteely 239 Dalkey 274

Category F Blackrock 228 Shankill 273

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County DUBLIN FINGAL DUBLIN SOUTH

Dublin (Fingal) Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Balscadden 231

Category B Ballyboughal 255 Balrothery 190 Rusheeny 200

Category D Sutton 250

Category E Donabate 245 Howth 261 Lusk 258 Skerries 297

Category G Malahide 287

Category H Swords 253

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County DUBLIN FINGAL DUBLIN SOUTH

Dublin (South) Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Lucan 269

Category E Terenure 265

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County GALWAY GALWAY

Galway

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Caltra 253 Castleblakeney 225 Creggs 225 Glinsk 240 Inis Meain 268 Leenane 204 Monivea 283 Tynagh 209 Williamstown 266

Category B Abbey 289 An Spidéal 267 Clarinbridge 279 Glenamaddy 219 Letterfrack 231 Milltown 287 Mountbellew 279 Moylough 222 Roundstone 242

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County GALWAY GALWAY

Galway

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Claregalway 228 Clifden 237 Oughterard 238 Portumna 268

Category D Athenry 247 Oranmore 193

Category E Ballinasloe 263 Tuam 235

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KERRY KERRY

Kerry

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Baile an Fhirteirigh 198 Currans 221 Currow 246 Finuge 240 Glenbeigh 228 Kilcummin 222 Knightstown 284 Knockanure 236 Lauragh 232 Portmagee 280

Category B Ardfert 245 Brosna 228 Camp 209 Chapeltown 226 Fenit 198 Firies 215 Lixnaw 217 Moyvane 253 Rathmore 209 Sneem 292 Tarbert 257 Waterville 238

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KERRY KERRY

Kerry

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Ballybunion 256 Ballyheigue 202 Cahirsiveen 236 Castleisland 247 Dingle 254 Killorglin 249

Category D Kenmare 299 Listowel 298

Category F Killarney 303

Category G Tralee 280

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KILDARE KILDARE

Kildare

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Eadestown 224 Kildangan 256 Kilkea 237 Kilmeade 260 Moone 249 Timolin 233

Category B Ardclough 246 Ballitore 222 Ballymore Eustace 274 Brannockstown 248 Broadford 275 Calverstown 272 Derrinturn 231 Johnstown 264 Narraghmore 236 Robertstown 198 Straffan 295

Category C Castledermot 213 Kilcullen 264 Rathangan 284 Sallins 224

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KILDARE KILDARE

Kildare

Centre 2009 Marks

Category D Clane 261 Kilcock 227 Kill 288 Monasterevin 202

Category E Athy 262 Kildare 226

Category F Maynooth 271

Category G Celbridge 254 Leixlip 259 Naas 273 Newbridge 274

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KILKENNY KILKENNY

Kilkenny

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballyouskill 265 Clogh 236 Dungarvan 242 Gathabawn 248 Owning 229 Templeorum 214 Tullahought 282

Category B Gowran 278 Inistioge 294 Johnstown 246 Kells 260 Mullinavat 230 Piltown 263 Urlingford 234

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County KILKENNY KILKENNY

Kilkenny

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Ballyragget 230 Callan 197 Castlecomer 271 Freshford 226 Graiguenamanagh 233 Moneenroe 243

Category D Thomastown 225

Category G Kilkenny 302

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County LAOIS LEITRIM

Laois

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Attanagh 222 Ballacolla 285 Clough 240 Emo 269 Killasmeestia 217 Pike of Rushall 208 Spink 226

Category B Ballylinan 224 Borris-in-Ossory 265 Castletown 298 Clonaslee 286 Durrow 278 Errill 274 Killenard 221

Category C Abbeyleix 288 Mountrath 228 Stradbally 268

Category D Mountmellick 241

Category E Portarlington 208

Category F Portlaoise 270

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County LAOIS LEITRIM

Leitrim

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Cloone 262 Drumsna 252 Fenagh 232 Jamestown 216 Keshcarrigan 233 Lurganboy 246

Category B Ballinamore 259 Dromod 294 Drumkeeran 245 Drumshanbo 241 Kinlough 234

Category C Mohill 243

Category D Carrick-on-Shannon 293

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by LIMERICK

Limerick

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ardpatrick 283 207 Ballyorgan 227 198 250 Feenagh 239 Garryspillane 231 Glenbrohane 253 Kilbehenny 222 Kilfinny 190 230 Loughill West 244 268 Upper 249

Category B 266 Ballyneety 227 Broadford 260 250 Cappagh 260 Clarina 201 Colmanswell 233 235 261

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County LIMERICK LIMERICK

Limerick

Centre 2009 Marks

Category B Galbally 286 Glin 259 232 Kilteely 210 Knockainey 240 Knocklong 248 248 Old Pallas - 220 Strand 271

Category C Adare 294 251 222 Croom 256 Hospital 222 271 250 225

Category E Newcastlewest 273

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by LOUTH

Longford

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Abbeyshrule 300 Ardagh 286 Ballycloughan 193 Carrickboy 200 Legan 234 206 Newtowncashel 299

Category B Abbeylara 234 Ballinalee 234 Clondra 254 Cullyfad 247 255 Kenagh 233 223

Category C 206 208 Lanesboro 197

Category E Longford 274

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County LONGFORD LOUTH

Louth

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A 239 Grange 228 275 Philipstown 202 Reaghstown 283 Stabannon 258

Category B 207 -Kilsaran 256 245 Kilcurry 206 Kilkerley 224 Knockbridge 300 Louth 200 214 Tallanstown 304

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by MAYO

Louth

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Carlingford 274 231 Collon 265 257 Tullyallen 245

Category D 283 Blackrock 284

Category H 294 Dundalk 297

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County LOUTH MAYO

Mayo

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Aughagower 288 Ballycroy 237 Ballyvary 225 Belcarra 263 Bonniconlon 250 Clare Island 263 Cong 226 Geesala 221 Inishbiggle Island 253 Kilkeeran 259 Polranny 217 The Neale 260 Tooreen 220

Category B Achill 206 Balla 215 Ballycastle 245 Bangor Erris 219 Clogher 242 Eachleim 217 Killala 225 Louisburgh 246 Mulranny 272 Murrisk 291 Newport 223

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County MAYO MEATH

Mayo

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Ballyhaunis 226 Beal an Mhuirthead 282 Charlestown Bellaghy 206 Crossmolina 225 Kiltimagh 262 Swinford 216

Category E Westport 304

Category F Ballina 251 Castlebar 274

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County MAYO MEATH

Meath

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Batterstown 273 Crossakiel 250 Drumconrath 200 Killyon-Hill of Down 227 Kilskyre 257 Moynalty 300

Category B Castletown-Kilpatrick 267 Julianstown 246 Slane 274

Category C Athboy 272 Enfield 272 Laytown 213 Oldcastle 213

Category E Dunshaughlin 245 Trim 284

Category G Navan 261

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County MONAGHAN OFFALY

Monaghan

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ardaghey 250 Donaghmoyne 222 Drum 240 Kileevan 211 Tydavnet 248

Category B Ballinode 239 Glaslough 289 Inniskeen 257 Rockcorry 271 Scotshouse 192 Scotstown 222 Threemilehouse 240

Category C Clones 235 Newbliss 208

Category D Carrickmacross 288 Castleblayney 234

Category E Monaghan 238

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County MONAGHAN OFFALY

Offaly

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Cadamstown 275 Horseleap 232 Killeigh 256 Tubber 281

Category B Ballycumber 271 Belmont 255 Cloghan 243 Clonbullogue 289 Geashill 286 Kinnitty 244 Rhode 252 Shannonbridge 267 Shinrone 264 Walsh Island 252

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County OFFALY ROSCOMMON

Offaly

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Banagher 259 Crinkle 251 Daingean 249 Ferbane 240 Kilcormac 237

Category D Birr 242

Category E Edenderry 216

Category F Tullamore 278

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County OFFALY ROSCOMMON

Roscommon

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballintubber 273 Ballyfarnon 265 Ballyforan 214 Bealnamulla 222 Castlecoote 294 Cootehall 207 Croghan 232 Curraghboy 214 Gortaganny 193 Keadue 298 Lecarrow 226 Lisacul 239 Tulsk 209

Category B Ballyleague 183 Cloontuskert 285 Frenchpark 227 Knockcroghery 237 Loughglynn 184 Roosky 251 Strokestown 206 Tarmonbarry 243

Category C Boyle 235

Category D Ballaghaderreen 154 Roscommon 265

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County SLIGO TIPPERARY (NORTH)

Sligo

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballinafad 203 Ballintogher 259 Banada Tourlestrane 222 Castlebaldwin 192 Coney Island 250 Culfadda 198 Easkey 227 Keash 211 Mullaghmore 232 Rosses Point 242

Category B Collooney 201 Coolaney 266 Grange 241 Riverstown 261

Category C Ballisodare 234 Strandhill 203 Tubbercurry 211

Category D Ballymote 225

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County SLIGO TIPPERARY (NORTH)

Tipperary (North)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballingarry 258 Birdhill 302 Castleiney 224 Drombane 214 Inch-Bouladuff-Ragg 261 Kilbarron 250 Kilcommon 242 Killoscully 258 Lorrha 246 Loughmore 215 Moyne 245 Shevry 224 Terryglass 289 Upperchurch 246

Category B Cloughjordan 234 Holycross 269 Portroe 269 Puckane 252 Riverstown-Killeen 263 Silvermines 287 Templetuohy 222

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County TIPPERARY (NORTH) TIPPERARY (SOUTH)

Tipperary (North)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Ballina 269 Borrisokane 248 Templemore 248

Category D Newport 212

Category E Nenagh 239 Roscrea 270 Thurles 258

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County TIPPERARY (NORTH) TIPPERARY (SOUTH)

Tipperary (South)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballyneale 234 Boherlahan 248 Cloneen 252 Clonoulty 218 Drangan 252 Hollyford 244 Kilcash 246 Rossadrehid 270

Category B Ardfinnan 259 Cappawhite 257 Clogheen 252 Emly 305 Golden 245 Marlfield 252 New Inn 212 Newcastle 263

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County TIPPERARY (SOUTH) WATERFORD

Tipperary (South)

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C Kilsheelan 282

Category D Cahir 260 Cashel 255 Tipperary 243

Category E Carrick-on-Suir 254

Category G Clonmel 290

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County TIPPERARY (SOUTH) WATERFORD

Waterford

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Annestown 249 Ballyduff Lower 236 Ballymacarbry 249 Cheekpoint 208 Fenor 257

Category B Ardmore 275 Cappoquin 256 Clashmore 250 Dunhill 242 Passage East 236 Stradbally 299 Villierstown 271

Category C Kilmacthomas 226 Lismore 301 Portlaw 238

Category E Dungarvan 284 Tramore 249

Category H Waterford City 253

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County WESTMEATH WESTMEATH

Westmeath

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Ballinahown 290 Ballykeeran 219 Baylin 220 Castletown Geoghegan 219 Coole 229 Crookedwood 233 Drumcree 207 Dysart 217 Finea 234 Killucan 175 Loughnavalley 205 Milltownpass 243 Mount Temple 212 Moyvore 219 Raharney 234 Rathowen 234 Streete 233 Tang 212 Tubberclair 229

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County WESTMEATH WESTMEATH

Westmeath

Centre 2009 Marks

Category B Ballinagore 256 Ballymore 238 Ballynacargy 248 Castledaly 223 Castlepollard 253 Clonmellon 234 Collinstown 241 Glasson 273 Kilbeggan 217 Multyfarnham 259 Rosemount 236 Streamstown 200 Tyrrellspass 261

Category C Kinnegad 219 Moate 225 Rochfortbridge 226

Category G 238 244

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County WEXFORD WEXFORD

Wexford

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Askamore 237 Ballyduff 241 Blackwater 251 Bree 253 Craanford 280 Foulksmills 264 Kilanerin 226 Marshalstown 232 Newbawn 205 Poulpeasty 246

Category B Ballycanew 274 Ballycullane 259 Ballygarrett 246 Ballymurn 255 Camolin 239 Campile 226 Clonroche 273 Coolgreany 230 Ferns 232 Monageer 235 Oylegate 211

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Analysis of Marks by County Analysis of Marks by County WEXFORD WEXFORD

Wexford

Centre 2009 Marks

Category C 232 Castlebridge 232 Kilmuckridge 232 Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour 215 Rosslare 272

Category E Enniscorthy 270 New Ross 242

Category F Gorey 260

Category G Wexford 260

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Analysis of Marks by

Wicklow

Centre 2009 Marks

Category A Coolboy 210 Donard 251 Grange Con 255 Kiltegan 252 Knockananna 237

Category B Avoca 254 Dunlavin 203 Laragh 245 Roundwood 249 Stratford-On-Slaney 282 Tinahely 243

Category C Aughrim 302 217 Delgany 248 Newtownmountkennedy 233 Rathdrum 208

Category E Wicklow 266

Category F Arklow 262 Greystones 257

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1958 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1984 Trim, Co. Meath • e:0 0 9107 207 01 Tel: 1959 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1985 Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

1960 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1986 Kinsale, Co. Cork

1961 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow 1987 Sneem, Co. Kerry

1962 Glenties, Co. Donegal 1988 Carlingford, Co. Louth

1963 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow 1989 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1964 Virginia, Co. Cavan 1990 Malahide, Co. Dublin

1965 Virginia, Co. Cavan 1991 Malin, Co. Donegal

1966 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan 1992 Ardmore, Co. Waterford

1967 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan 1993 Keadue, Co. Roscommon

1968 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow 1994 Galbally, Co. Limerick

1969 Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath 1995 Glenties, Co. Donegal

1970 Malin, Co. Donegal 1996 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1971 Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan 1997 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR)

1972 Trim, Co. Meath 1998 Ardagh, Co. Longford

1973 Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow 1999 Clonakilty, Co. Cork

1974 Trim, Co. Meath, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan 2000 Kenmare, Co. Kerry

1975 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR) 2001 Westport, Co. Mayo

1976 Adare, Co. Limerick 2002 Castletown, Co. Laois

1977 Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath 2003 Keadue, Co. Roscommon

1978 Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 2004 Lismore, Co Waterford

1979 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR) 2005 Ennis, Co. Clare

1980 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 2006 Westport, Co Mayo

1981 Mountshannon, Co. Clare 2007 Aughrim, Co Wicklow

1982 Dunmanway, Co. Cork 2008 Westport, Co Mayo

1983 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR) 2009 Emly, Co Tipperary *61638_2 TT Results Book Cover '09 (FA):TidyTowns Results Book Cover '09 25/8/09 17:42 Page 1