The 2019 TidyTowns results were announced on September 30 at The Helix in Dublin
Glaslough in Co Monaghan has claimed the title of Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2019.
Huge Congratulations to Glaslough Co Monaghan just named Ireland's Tidiest Towns for 2019 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition. Truly a Community in Unity @DeptRCD @Glasloughtt @MonaghanCoCo @SuperValuIRL #tidytowns19 pic.twitter.com/hGh156go3s
— TidyTowns Ireland (@TidyTownsIre) September 30, 2019
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The SuperValu TidyTowns competition is now entering its seventh decade and Glaslough was judged to be the best from a record number of 918 entries to the competition this year. The winner was revealed at an awards ceremony at The Helix in Dublin on September 30.
This is Glaslough's second time winning the top prize after it previously claimed the title in 1978. In 2018, it won the title for Ireland’s Tidiest Small Village.
Glaslough, Co. Monaghan also claimed the award of Ireland’s Tidiest Village. Other winners included Blackrock, Co. Louth, which received the award for Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town. Westport, Co. Mayo, which was named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and Ennis, Co Clare. which was declared as Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre.
Laura Hogan, a reporter with RTÉ, shared this video of when Glaslough was named the winners:
The moment Glaslough in Co Monaghan was announced as Ireland’s Tidiest Town- lots more from #TidyTowns on @rtenews 6.1 pic.twitter.com/NwPP0jPgbx
— Laura Hogan (@LauraHoganTV) September 30, 2019
TD Michael Ring, T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development and Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, the competition’s sponsor for the 28th year were on hand to present the awards on September 30.
Speaking after the awards ceremony, Minister Ring said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Glaslough who are very deserving winners.
"I want to congratulate Glaslough and all of the other deserving prize-winners announced today. The work of all those involved in the TidyTowns effort results in the attractive and welcoming towns and villages we see all over the country, and from which we all benefit. It is this passion and pride that has made our towns and villages not only attractive and welcoming for visitors, but have created a ‘sense of place’ for those who live, work and raise families there. That is why this competition has continued to flourish for more than 60 years."
Minister Ring also announced a special allocation of $1.5 million (€1.4 million) to support the work of individual TidyTowns Committees around the country to assist them in their continued efforts to enhance their towns and villages. This is the third year in a row that Minister Ring has allocated this funding to support the work of the TidyTowns Committees.
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You can learn more about this year’s winners in the 2019 TidyTowns results booklet. Results are divided into categories based upon population:
- Population Category A = Under 200
- Population Category B = 201 to 1,000
- Population Category C = 1,001 to 2,500
- Population Category D = 2,501 to 5,000
- Population Category E = 5,001 to 10,000
- Population Category F = 10,001 to 15,000
- Population Category G = 15,001 to 25,000
- Population Category H = 25,001 and Over
Below, the top three winners in each category for the 2019 TidyTowns competition:
National awards
- Ireland’s tidiest village (A&B) - Glaslough, Co Monaghan - 346
- Ireland’s tidiest small town (C&D) - Blackrock, Co Louth - 345
- Ireland’s tidiest large town (E&F) - Westport, Co Mayo - 345
- Ireland’s tidiest uban centre(G&H) - Ennis, Co Clare - 345
Gold medal awards
Category A:
- Terryglass, Co Tipperary - 344
- Abbeyshrule, Co Longford - 342
- Keadue, Co Roscommon - 342
Category B:
- Glaslough, Co Monaghan - 346
- Geashill, Co Offaly - 344
- Clonegal, Co Carlow - 342 / Stradbally, Co Laois - 342
Category C:
- Abbeyleix, Co Laois - 342
- Kilsheelan, Co Tipperary - 342
- Lismore, Co Waterford - 341
Category D:
- Blackrock, Co Louth - 345
- Clonakilty, Co Cork - 344
- Listowel, Co Kerry - 344
Category E:
- Westport, Co Mayo - 345
- Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan - 341
- Dalkey, Co Dublin - 336
Category F:
- Killarney, Co Kerry - 342
- Trim, Co Meath - 340
- Cobh, Co Cork - 338
Category G:
- Ballincollig, Co Cork - 344
- Letterkenny, Co Donegal - 337
- Maynooth, Co Kildare - 337
Category H:
- Ennis, Co Clare -345
- Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny - 342
- Drogheda, Co Louth - 330
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Silver medal awards
Category A:
- Ballymacarbry, Co Waterford - 340
- Birdhill, Co Tipperary - 339
- Coolagown, Co Cork - 339
Category B:
- Inistioge, Co Kilkenny - 340
- Rosscarbery, Co Cork - 340
- Ardmore, Co Waterford - 339
Category C:
- Adare, Co Limerick - 335
- Aughrim, Co Wicklow - 334
- Rosslare, Co Wexford - 331
Category D:
- Bantry, Co Cork - 334
- Kill, Co Kildare - 334
- Kinsale, Co Cork - 333
Category E:
- Dungarvan, Co Waterford - 329
- Monaghan, Co Monaghan - 328
Category F:
- Cavan, Co Cavan - 327
- Shankill, Co Dublin - 326
Category G:
- Carrigaline, Co Cork - 325
- Carlow, Co Carlow - 322
- Celbridge, Co Kildare - 322
Category H:
- Swords, Co Dublin - 323
- Galway City Centre, Co Galway - 318
Bronze Medals
Category A:
- Rathbarry, Co Cork - 335
- Kilbrittain, Co Cork - 334
- Lislevane, Co Cork - 334
Category B:
- Ballynacally, Co Clare - 334
- Ballydehob, Co Cork - 333
- Tallanstown, Co Louth - 333
Category C:
- Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare - 330
- Belmullet, Co Mayo - 328
- Millstreet, Co Cork - 327
Category D:
- Macroom, Co Cork - 330
- Cahir, Co Tipperary - 326
- Rathangan, Co Kildarea - 326
Category E:
- Raheny, Co Dublin - 324
- Lucan, Co Dublin - 322
- Roscrea, Co Tipperary - 322
Category F:
- Ballina, Co Mayo - 322
- Tramore, Co Waterford - 321
- Longford, Co Longford - 320
Category H:
- Limerick City, Co Limerick - 312
Regional Awards
- Midlands and East: Blackrock, Co Louth - 345
- North West and West: Glaslough, Co Monaghan - 346
- South East: Terryglass, Co Tipperary - 344
- South and Midwest: Ennis, Co Clare - 345
County awards
- Carlow: Clonegal - 342
- Cavan: Cavan - 327
- Clare: Ennis - 345
County awards - highly commended
- Carlow: Leighlinbridge - 338
- Cavan: Redhills - 325
- Clare: Kilrush 336
County awards - commended
- Carlow: Ballon - 329
- Cavan: Loch Gowna - 308
- Clare: Ballynacally - 334
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