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2014
RESULTS BOOKLET
W I N N E R S T O D A T E
1958 Glenties, Co. Donegal
1959 Glenties, Co. Donegal
1960 Glenties, Co. Donegal
1961 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
1962 Glenties, Co. Donegal
1963 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
1964 Virginia, Co. Cavan
1965 Virginia, Co. Cavan
1966 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
1967 Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
1968 Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
1969 Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
1970 Malin, Co. Donegal
1971 Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
1972 Trim, Co. Meath
1973 Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow
1974 Trim, Co. Meath, Ballyconnell,
Co. Cavan
1975 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR)
1976 Adare, Co. Limerick
1977 Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath
1978 Glaslough, Co. Monaghan
1979 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (SR)
1980 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford
1981 Mountshannon, Co. Clare
1982 Dunmanway, Co. Cork
1983 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR)
1984 Trim, Co. Meath
1985 Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
1986 Kinsale, Co. Cork
1987 Sneem, Co. Kerry
1988 Carlingford, Co. Louth
1989 Ardagh, Co. Longford
1990 Malahide, Co. Dublin
1991 Malin, Co. Donegal
1992 Ardmore, Co. Waterford
1993 Keadue, Co. Roscommon
1994 Galbally, Co. Limerick
1995 Glenties, Co. Donegal
1996 Ardagh, Co. Longford
1997 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary (NR)
1998 Ardagh, Co. Longford
1999 Clonakilty, Co. Cork
2000 Kenmare, Co. Kerry
2001 Westport, Co. Mayo
2002 Castletown, Co. Laois
2003 Keadue, Co. Roscommon
2004 Lismore, Co Waterford
2005 Ennis, Co. Clare
2006 Westport, Co. Mayo
2007 Aughrim, Co. Wicklow
2008 Westport, Co. Mayo
2009 Emly, Co. Tipperary
2010 Tallanstown, Co. Louth
2011 Killarney, Co. Kerry
2012 Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford
2013 Moynalty, Co. Meath
2014 Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
NATIONAL AWARDS
National Awards 2-3Gold Medal Winners 4Silver Medal Winners 5Bronze Medal Winners 6Regional Awards 7County Awards 8Endeavour Awards 9SuperValu Heroes 10-12Special Awards 13-17
Winner’s Report 18-23
ANALYSIS OF MARKS BY COUNTY
CarlowCavanClareCork (North)Cork (South)Cork (West)DonegalDublinGalwayKerryKildareKilkennyLaoisLeitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary (North) Tipperary (South) Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow
2425
26-27 28-2930-3132-3334-3536-3738-3940-4142-43
4445 46
47-4950
51-5253-5455-56
5758
59-60 61
62-6364-65
6667-68 69-70 71-72
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N A T I O N A L A W A R D S
Kilkenny Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2014
Marks 320
National Award Winner
Trophy + €10,000
Ireland’s Tidiest Village = Population Categories - A&B Population Category A = Under 200 Population Category B = 201 to 1,000
Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town = Population Categories - C&D Population Category C = 1,001 to 2,500 Population Category D = 2,501 to 5,000
Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town = Population Categories - E&F Population Category E = 5,001 to 10,000 Population Category F = 10,001 to 15,000
Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre = Population Categories - G&H Population Category G = 15,001 to 25,000 Population Category H = 25,001 and Over
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N A T I O N A L A W A R D S
IRELAND’S TIDIEST VILLAGE
Centre Marks Award
Clonegal 319 Trophy + €5,000
IRELAND’S TIDIEST SMALL TOWN
Centre Marks Award
Kilrush 316 Trophy + €5,000
IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE TOWN
Centre Marks Award
Westport 318 Trophy + €5,000
IRELAND’S TIDIEST LARGE URBAN CENTRE
Centre Marks Award
Kilkenny 320 Trophy + €5,000
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G O L D M E D A L W I N N E R S
Population Category Centre Marks
Category A Moynalty, Co. Meath 317 Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford 316 Birdhill, Co. Tipperary 315 Coolagown, Co. Cork 315Category B Clonegal, Co. Carlow 319 Emly, Co. Tipperary 318 Dromod, Co. Leitrim 315 Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 315Category C Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow 314 Lismore, Co. Waterford 314 Glenties, Co. Donegal 313 Straffan, Co. Kildare 313 Adare, Co. Limerick 312 Aughrim, Co. Wicklow 310Category D Kilrush, Co. Clare 316 Clonakilty, Co. Cork 315 Kenmare, Co. Kerry 315 Listowel, Co. Kerry 311 Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim 310 Kinsale, Co. Cork 310Category E Westport, Co. Mayo 318 Skerries, Co. Dublin 316 Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan 314Category F Killarney, Co. Kerry 317 Trim, Co. Meath 309 Tullamore, Co. Offaly 306Category G Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 320 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 314 Ballincollig, Co. Cork 311 Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 310 Naas, Co. Kildare 306 Tralee, Co. Kerry 303 Carlow, Co. Carlow 302 Malahide, Co. Dublin 300Category H Ennis, Co. Clare 314 Drogheda, Co. Louth 304 Dundalk, Co. Louth 303
S U P E R VA L U
GOLD MEDAL AWARDS OF €900
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S I L V E R M E D A L W I N N E R S
Population Category Centre Marks
Category A Keadue, Co. Roscommon 313 Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon 312 Mountshannon, Co. Clare 312 Terryglass, Co. Tipperary 312 Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath 311 Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 311 Rathbarry, Co. Cork 311 Eyeries, Co. Cork 310Category B Tallanstown, Co. Louth 313 Sneem, Co. Kerry 312 Ardmore, Co. Waterford 311 Stradbally, Co. Waterford 310Category C Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo 308 Abbeyleix, Co. Laois 306 Raphoe, Co. Donegal 305Category D Blackrock, Co. Louth 308 Bantry, Co. Cork 307 Kill, Co. Kildare 305Category E Buncrana, Co. Donegal 300 Youghal, Co. Cork 300Category F Cobh, Co. Cork 301 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 300Category G Newbridge, Co. Kildare 297 Portlaoise, Co. Laois 295 Leixlip, Co. Kildare 291Category H Waterford City, Co. Waterford 293
S U P E R VA L U
SILVER MEDAL AWARDS OF €700
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Category A Abbey, Co. Galway 306 Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick 305 Ballacolla, Co. Laois 305 Tullahought, Co. Kilkenny 305Category B Geashill, Co. Offaly 309 Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary 309 Knockbridge, Co. Louth 309 Rosscarbery, Co. Cork 308 Ballynacally, Co. Clare 307 Castletown, Co. Laois 307 Malin, Co. Donegal 307 Milltown, Co. Galway 307 Murrisk, Co. Mayo 307 Silvermines, Co. Tipperary 307 Carraig Airt, Co. Donegal 306 Galbally, Co. Limerick 306 Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 306 Timoleague, Co. Cork 306 Tuamgraney, Co. Clare 306 Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly 305Category C Rathangan, Co. Kildare 304 Kilkee, Co. Clare 303 Coolaney, Co. Sligo 302 Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare 301 Kilmallock, Co. Limerick 301Category D Macroom, Co. Cork 303Category E Dalkey, Co. Dublin 298 Roscommon, Co. Roscommon 298 Longford, Co. Longford 293 Monaghan, Co. Monaghan 292 Clane, Co. Kildare 291 Newcastle West, Co. Limerick 291 Tramore, Co. Waterford 291 Wicklow, Co. Wicklow 290Category F Castlebar, Co. Mayo 299 Maynooth, Co. Kildare 299 Shankill, Co. Dublin 298 Cavan, Co. Cavan 294 Arklow, Co. Wicklow 291Category G Celbridge, Co. Kildare 289 Carrigaline, Co. Cork 286 Wexford, Co. Wexford 281
BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS OF €400
B R O N Z E M E D A L W I N N E R S
S U P E R VA L U
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R E G I O N A L A W A R D S
REGIONAL AWARDS €2,000
Region Winner Marks
Midlands & East Moynalty 317
North West & West Westport 318
South East Kilkenny 320
Mid West & South West Killarney 317
R E PA K
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C O U N T Y A W A R D S
COUNTY AWARDS OF €1,000, €800 & €500
WinnerCarlow Clonegal 319Cavan Cavan 294Clare Kilrush 316Cork(North) Coolagown 315Cork(South) Ballincollig 311Cork(West) Clonakilty 315Donegal Letterkenny 314Dublin Skerries 316Galway Milltown 307Kerry Killarney 317Kildare Straffan 313Kilkenny Kilkenny 320Laois Castletown 307Leitrim Dromod 315Limerick Adare 312Longford Abbeyshrule 316Louth Tallanstown 313Mayo Westport 318Meath Moynalty 317Monaghan Glaslough 315Offaly Geashill 309Roscommon Keadue 313Sligo Coolaney 302Tipperary(North) Birdhill 315Tipperary(South) Emly 318Waterford Lismore 314Westmeath Ballinahown 311Wexford Ballycanew 303Wicklow Aughrim 310
Highly CommendedCarlow Leighlinbridge 314Cavan Redhills 285Clare Ennis 314Cork(North) Kiskeam 303Cork(South) Kinsale 310Cork(West) Rathbarry 311Donegal Glenties 313Dublin Malahide 300Galway Abbey 306Kerry Kenmare 315Kildare Naas 306Kilkenny Inistioge 306Laois Abbeyleix 306Leitrim Carrick-on-Shannon 310Limerick Galbally 306Longford Newtowncashel 311Louth Knockbridge 309Mayo Béal an Mhuirthead 308Meath Trim 309
Monaghan Carrickmacross 314Offaly Tullamore 306Roscommon Castlecoote 312Sligo Riverstown 292Tipperary(North) Terryglass 312Tipperary(South) Clonmel 310Waterford Ardmore 311Westmeath Tyrrellspass 288Wexford Blackwater 297Wicklow Stratford-On-Slaney 296
CommendedCarlow Carlow 302Cavan Loch Gowna 275Clare Mountshannon 312Cork(North) Castletownroche 301Cork(South) Macroom 303Cork(West) Eyeries 310Donegal Malin 307Dublin Cabinteely 299Galway Monivea 304Kerry Sneem 312Kildare Kill 305Kilkenny Tullahought 305Laois Ballacolla 305Leitrim Drumsna 293Limerick Ardpatrick 305Longford Ardagh 296Louth Blackrock 308Mayo Murrisk 307Meath Castletown-Kilpatrick 298Monaghan Monaghan 292Offaly Clonbullogue 305Roscommon Ballintubber 300Sligo Ballintogher 285Tipperary(North) Silvermines 307Tipperary(South) Kilsheelan 309Waterford Stradbally 310Westmeath Glasson 282Wexford Rosslare 295Wicklow Arklow 291
County Centre Marks County Centre Marks
S U P E R VA L U
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E N D E A V O U R A W A R D S
ENDEAVOUR AWARDS €500S U P E R VA L U
Carlow Ballon 289 5.474%
Cavan Maghera 241 20.500%
Clare Newmarket-on-Fergus 288 3.971%
Cork(North) Dromahane 226 5.607%
Cork(South) Shandon 212 17.778%
Cork(West) Kealkill 257 5.328%
Donegal Carrigans 198 10.000%
Dublin Templeogue 210 16.667%
Galway Kilconnell 211 7.653%
Kerry Ballylongford 234 8.333%
Kildare Nurney 241 7.111%
Kilkenny Graiguenamanagh 266 2.308%
Laois Camross 231 5.000%
Leitrim Tullaghan 208 10.053%
Limerick Elton 201 11.667%
Longford Ballinamuck 234 7.339%
Louth Kilcurry 252 3.704%
Mayo Kilmaine 254 5.394%
Meath Rath Cairn 243 7.522%
Monaghan Greenan’s Cross 219 9.500%
Offaly Birr 286 4.000%
Roscommon Ballyleague 254 5.833%
Sligo Aclare 230 16.162%
Tipperary(North) Two-Mile-Borris 254 6.276%
Tipperary(South) Kilross 203 12.778%
Waterford Dunmore East 261 6.967%
Westmeath Kilbeggan 252 8.621%
Wexford Courtown Harbour 221 8.867%
Wicklow Blessington 240 5.727%
County Centre Marks % Improvement on 2013
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
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The SuperValu TidyTowns competition demonstrates the real value of community. To ensure this important competition goes from strength to strength, we’re committed to helping it flourish.
SuperValuWith 223 stores nationwide, SuperValu retailers are embedded in every community across Ireland. We are
proud of our commitment to Ireland and our work in helping build vibrant communities throughout the country. For us at SuperValu, TidyTowns embodies all that is good in Irish society and demonstrates how much we care about our neighbours, our environment and the communities in which we live and work. 2014 marks our 23rd year of involvement with the TidyTowns competition.
H e r o e s
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H e r o e s
SuperValu HeroesEvery year we like to recognise the commitment and dedication of those individuals who are the backbone of the competition and make it such a great community initiative. We are thrilled to have
had such a great response once again with nominations from all over the country and worthy winners from counties Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Wicklow
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H e r o e s
SUPERVALU TIDYTOWNS HEROES 2014
Dolly O’Neill - Adare, Limerick
Peter O’Hanlon - Ashford, Wicklow
Michael Looney - Beerings, Cork
Paraic Noone, Keadue - Roscommon
Seamus Conway - Cahir, Tipperary
Enda Brady - Sligo
Des Faul - Sligo
Annette O’Connor - Palmerstown, Dublin
Lisa O’ Donoghue - Palmerstown, Dublin
Helen O’Donnell - Limerick
Ballycanew Tidy Towns
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
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BEST BRING BANK AWARD OF €1,000 EACHR E PA K
NATIONAL AWARD OF ADDITIONAL €1,000
Region Winner
Midlands & East Dromiskin Tidy Towns
North West & West Castlecoote Tidy Towns
South East Ballycanew Tidy Towns
South West & Mid West Adare TT & Development Association
Ballycanew Tidy Towns
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
The Cloughjordan/Scohaboy Raised Bog Restoration Project
Ballycanew TidyTowns Committee, Wexford
VILLAGE & SMALL TOWN: €2,000
Ennis TidyTownsWexford TidyTowns
LARGE TOWN & URBAN CENTRE: JOINT WINNER €1000 EACH
TOURISM TOWNS AWARDS OF €1,000 EACH F Á I LT E I R E L A N D
ArdmoreCarrick on Shannon
CobhGlengarriffKilkennyKillarneyKinsaleLismore
PortmageeWestport
GUM LITTER TASKFORCE AWARD OF €5,000 G U M L I T T E R TA S K F O R C E
NATIONAL AWARD OF ADDITIONAL €1,000
Ballycanew TidyTowns Committee, Wexford
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
Abbeyleix TidyTowns Monaghan TidyTowns
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500 EACH
The Cloughjordan/Scohaboy Raised Bog Restoration Project
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER OF €1,000
NOTICE NATURE BIODIVERSITY AWARDN AT I O N A L PA R K S & W I L D L I F E S E R V I C E ,
D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T
Karen/GIY Community Garden, Ballina, Co Mayo
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD OF €1,000 D E PA RT M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T,
CO M M U N I T Y A N D LO C A L GOV E R N M E N T
CLIMATE CHANGE AWARD OF €1,000D E PA RT M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T,
CO M M U N I T Y A N D LO C A L GOV E R N M E N T
Emly TidyTowns, Tipperary
HERITAGE AWARD OF €1,000T H E H E R I TAG E CO U N C I L
Joint Winners of €500 each
Lismore Tidy Towns Committee for Stone Depots, Buncrana Tidy Towns for the Buncrana Heritage Trail
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
ISLANDS AWARD OF €1,500D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T
Sherkin Island, Cork
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500
Bere Island, Cork
WINNER OF €1,000
CAN IT! AWARD OF €1,000A L U P R O I R E L A N D
Kilmallock Tidy Towns and Coláiste Iósaef, Co Limerick
TREE PROJECT AWARD OF €1,000 T R E E CO U N C I L O F I R E L A N D
Joint Winners of €500 eachDromod Village, Co Leitrim
Julianstown Tidy Towns Group, Co Meath
GAELTACHT AWARD OF €2,500 D E PA RT M E N T O F A RT S , H E R I TAG E A N D T H E G A E LTAC H T
Loch an lúir, Donegal
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €1000
Carraig Airt, Donegal
WINNER OF €1,500
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S P E C I A L A W A R D S
Urban & Rural Village AwardRaheny Tidy Village Group
Co. Dublin
WASTE PREVENTION AWARDS P O N SO R E D BY E N V I R O N M E N TA L P R OT EC T I O N AG E N C Y
Blackrock Tidy Towns, LouthMilltown Tidy Towns, Galway
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD OF €500 EACH
Ballon Improvement Group, Carlow
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER OF €1,000
URBAN & RURAL VILLAGE AWARD OF €1,000I R I S H P L A N N I N G I N ST I T U T E
Raheny Tidy Village Group
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I R E L A N D ’ S T I D I E S T T O W N
WINNER’S REPORT
KilkennyIreland’s Tidiest Town 2014
Marks Awarded
Centre: Kilkenny Ref: 398County: Kilkenny Mark: 320Category: G Date(s): 11/06/2014 04/08/2014
Category Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 2014
Community Involvement & Planning 60 53
Built Environment and Streetscape 50 46
Landscaping and Open Spaces 50 47
Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities 50 34
Sustainable Waste and Resource Management 50 15
Tidiness and Litter Control 90 54
Residential Streets & Housing Areas 50 31
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes 50 40
TOTAL MARK 450 320
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I R E L A N D ’ S T I D I E S T T O W N
WINNER’S REPORT
Kilkenny, Co. KilkennyCommunity Involvement & Planning / Rannpháirtíocht an Phobail & Pleanáil:Having won the Irish Top Tourism Town award last year and having been named as Condé Nast’s 9th friendliest city in the world, there is not much further for Kilkenny to go! – but then, everything creative is developing and changing all the time. It is a genuine pleasure to read your submission, so succinct and informative and so stylishly produced, and an even greater pleasure to visit the city. It was salutary to note that what was seen by last year’s second adjudicator as one serious discrepancy (Kilcrene Road) had been quickly taken in hand and this year is appropriately included as a ‘star’ site. Of inland cities Kilkenny vies only with Armagh as an ancient foundation with enduring ecclesiastical and military architecture, but Kilkenny has a far greater public appreciation of these elements, as well as its high profile as a prime modern commercial and artistic centre. You will have noted that this competition is now more community-orientated than heretofore; the astonishing number of over 80 active Residents’ Associations, the Vodaphone employees’ painting of the Fr McGrath Centre, the Ossory Youth garden, the Kilkenny Ambassador programme and other group initiatives – fully described in your submission that otherwise the adjudicators would be unaware of – all bear witness to widespread community involvements.Congratulations on your awards under the EU Urbact Links scheme.
Built Environment and Streetscape / An Timpeallacht Thógtha agus Sráid-dreacha:Nowhere on this island does the ancient streetscape still impact so definitely on the contemporary city; your ‘Mediaeval Mile’ project
emphasises this and the completion of the first section must be greeted with acclaim. The same must be said of the completion of the first phase of the reordering of St Mary’s Church and its ‘forgotten’ monuments, also a project of exceptional significance; as much as could be seen of the rare memorial and tomb sculpture was in fact eye-opening. The completed Talbot’s Tower renovation was not yet open to the public by the date of the visit but was seen to be impressive and the work a tribute to those whose desire is to see Kilkenny’s past enshrined in its present. Among small but noteworthy restorations noted in a walk through the city centre are Tudor window frames and stacks on the Hole-in the-Wall bar. The heavy burden of maintenance on the major landmark buildings – the two Cathedrals, the several ancient churches, the Rothe House, Switzer’s Asylum, the Court House, the Castle and the former Castle Stables – should not go unacknowledged here; what generations have managed with some difficulty to preserve are now under the expert control of the appropriate bodies. Perhaps the symbol of this is the visually arresting coat-of-arms now so brilliantly restored on the Castle. Among the newer buildings that add lustre to the city are the extension to St Luke’s Hospital and Loreto Secondary School.
Landscaping and Open Spaces / Tírdhreachú agus Spásanna Oscailte:The Million Tree Project noted in your submission draws attention to Kilkenny’s high record of tree-planting throughout the city as well as in its environs – such as alongside the ring road and in quite far-flung housing neighbourhoods. This adjudicator particularly enjoyed seeing St James’ Green as a newly-planted urban space because of the nature of the planting and the fact that the green is an essential component of an established city community. Very well-tended
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open spaces were observed in the precincts of institutions such as Kilkenny College with its extensive sports fields, St Kieran’s College with its fine lawns and ancient timber, St Patrick’s School with it’s beautiful avenue of horse chestnuts and limes and St Canice’s Hospital, the grounds of which resemble a lush Victorian arboretum. Naturally the Castle park, with its landscaping in the original sense of that term, takes pride of place – the vistas, the woodlands, the riverside walk – where the public come to recreate themselves, children play and visitors enjoy the city-centre peace of the rose garden. Its upkeep is exemplary. Nearby, the delightful gardens linking the Design Centre with Butler House caught the attention most favourably. The planting of herbs in the Tudor confines of the Rothe House is a charming initiative. The enormous task of creating and maintaining such a judicious selection of annuals and perennials in a variety of urban and suburban contexts is acknowledged with enthusiasm. Planting alongside the river in the city centre makes walking there a real pleasure. Planting at Hebron Road roundabout is most impressive and, as you point out, insect friendly. It is good to learn that you plant bulbs extensively for spring flowering and that you donate bulbs to residents’ associations to enhance their neighbourhoods.
Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities / Fiadhúlra, Gnáthóga agus Taitneamhachtaí Nádúrtha:Newpark Fen was a truly pioneering project when it was begun and is now a well established wild life sanctuary; it will be interesting to read the result of your audit of its flora and fauna. The Bregagh River is encountered somewhat unexpectedly in walking through the city; the conclusions of your biodiversity study along its course will be also be looked forward to. St Maul’s graveyard was not open on the date of the visit. It is good to read that there are now more patches than heretofore left to wild-life in the Castle grounds. Your numerous bee-encouraging and -monitoring projects are most worthy. (There is certainly a story to be made
of the bees occupying the owl house!) It was interesting to see that land at Kilcrene criticised last year for being over-grazed was a mass of wild flowers this June. Also mentioned last year in the same context was the vacant site near the Hotel Kilkenny which you have now successfully designated as a ‘pop-up’ park with a number of well-reasoned aims and commendable objectives. Plenty of wild flowers and grasses as well as native plants such as elders and hawthorns were seen on the by-pass. It is good that you are in contact with Bird Watch Ireland. Swans were not seen on the date of the visit but numerous ducks and ducklings were. The Nore Linear Walk is a tremendously valuable and sensitively tended amenity both for wild life and the people who live nearby.
Sustainable Waste and Resource Management / Bainistiú Acmhainní agus Dramhaíola Inbhuanaithe:There are fifteen green-flag schools listed in your documentation, the Kilkenny School Project alone having achieved a remarkable six flags. It is particularly encouraging to read that cycling is being actively promoted as a healthier and energy-resource saving activity especially in the context of school attendance. The safe cycle track along the Kells road was seen as part of this initiative. The impressive allotments off the Carlow Road may encourage householders who have back gardens to think about growing their own vegetables. The steps taken by the Ormonde Hotel as part of the Green Hospitality programme are to be welcomed and it is encouraging to learn that their water and electricity costs have been significantly reduced; perhaps other hotels and businesses will follow this example. Restaurants buying foodstuffs locally reduce transport costs and all that that implies and is of benefit to native producers. The horrifying estimate of €700 per year per household on wasted food nationwide is being addressed here through the school and Credit Unions. Initiatives such as these are ‘invisible’ to the adjudicators and you are thanked for providing information. The re-use of clothes via
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the charity shops reduces the amount of fabrics consigned to infill and the splendid ‘Furniture Recovery’ scheme is of benefit to those in the mental health sector who participate and to those who make use of their products. Public lighting initiatives were noted. The reprinting and distribution of the EPA ‘Greener Cleaning’ handbook recommends a number of ways of safely reducing cleaning costs, some of them quite ‘old-fashioned’ and all the better for that! The Local Authority Housing Upgrade scheme concerning insulating, heating and replacement of doors and windows in 185 homes demonstrates the admirable commitment of the City & County Council.
Tidiness and Litter Control / Slachtmhaireacht agus Rialú Bruscair:When walking in the city centre it becomes abundantly clear how Irish towns were blighted by poles and overhead wires in the early 20th century and what a difference their removal has made in Kilkenny in, e.g., John Street, High Street and Rose Inn Street. There are still three prominent unsightly gables on Dean Street at Coach Road. The ruinous roof at the unused section of the Railway Station needs to be addressed by Iarnród Eireann and the handsome blind arcade repaired. Litter control is good – very good considering the large population and the numbers of visitors. Kerbside weed was not seen to be a problem and no graffiti were noticed. You are seen to be dealing with doggy-doo. It is encouraging to read that you have had effective prosecutions for littering and dumping, though indeed it would be preferable if this were not necessary: have you done a survey of where littering is worst and of its probable sources? Most likely your faithful Tús worker would know. Only one area where litter was all too evident was St Mary’s Crescent off the Hebron Road, and it looks as if it had not be cleared for some time. A litter bin would be welcomed at the swimming spot by the upstream revêtment project. Those who take part in your regular clean-ups on land and on water are to be highly commended.
The Junior Litter Programme, as described, is truly admirable; again, it would be preferable if the energies of these young people were not needed for this activity and could be diverted to more creative pursuits. Congratulations too to residents of estates who “look after their own patch”.
Residential Streets & Housing Areas / Sráideanna Cónaithe & Ceantair Tithíochta:The Living Above the Shops scheme is so important it is hoped you will make headway; the fact is, most families nowadays prefer to live in a suburb rather than on a noisy street. The older residential streets of small terrace houses and cottages in the neighbourhood of St Mary’s Cathedral and towards Tullaroan and Kilmanagh, and also in the vicinity of John’s Green on the east bank, are full of character and the homes are kept up with real pride; one’s admiration for the residents is profound. Also, as remarked by last year’s second adjudicator, the extensive mid-20th century Local Authority developments remain very well presented; much of their attractiveness is due to fairly recent tree and shrub planting, but the painting of homes and boundaries is generally impressive. The Tidy Estates competition must surely have an influence. Because the city is so large only a spot-check was possible in the time available to visit suburban areas. Nowhere were markedly untidy or neglected developments seen. Talbot’s Grove, Gate and Court are notable for their well nurtured grass spaces and avenues of now maturing limes. The very extensive area comprising The Sycamores (but sycamores seemed to be the least abundant trees!), Ailesbury and Loreto Avenue are fortunate in their proximity to the riverside park. (Do avoid placing floral containers on grass: prefer gravel or hard surface.) The vast Robert’s Hill development is perhaps too young to be fairly judged but planting is taking the bare edge off it and more would show dividends in a very short time. The apartment blocks nearby look a bit surprised by their peripheral location; stone facings give
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a quality look. In an imaginatively designed development to the west of the Callan road the residents seem to have failed to maintain the ample planting. The Station House apartment blocks are pleasantly secluded and well kept. Glendine was totally spic and span on the date of the visit; one longed to see more creepers and climbers on the frontages and boundaries. A sequence of very fine individual homes with attractive gardens was seen to the north of Green’s Bridge. Maidenhill also has some well-presented individual homes; it may not be fair to compare it with the modest Corcoran’s Terrace nearby but the fact is the latter is equally well looked after, with pride indeed, by its residents. It will be very useful to get the result of your pilot programme of working with a specified Residents’ Association.
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes / Bóithre Isteach, Sráideanna & Lánaí: It seems hardly believable that as recently as 40 years ago there was serious objection to the pedestrianisation of streets and the opening up of the then neglected lanes. The lanes leading off the spine of High Street have a real feeling of urban liveliness. Newly installed hard landscaping, seating and unusual signposting were favourably noted at St Canice’s steps. Today the streets that are pedestrianised are among the most vibrant in the city and the lanes and ‘slips’ among the busiest and most picturesque localities. The major new achievement has been the opening of the Lady Desart Bridge; in such a design-conscious city something a little more visually striking might have been expected but the bridge is a real success in connecting the residential and business neighbourhoods of the east and west banks of the Nore. The extensive commercial and industrial estates are notable for the way in which they are laid out and maintained, the connecting roadways and individual units almost invariably presented in prime condition; those seen were at Cillin Hill, Purcell’s Inch, Loughboy and the Kilkenny Retail Park. Traffic management is good and calming measures ubiquitous. Electric car points
were noted. A yellow box is badly needed at the entrance to the River Court Hotel. The approaches to Kilkenny have been mentioned in passing under some of the above headings. The main thoroughfares leading into the city give a good initial impression due to good surfacing, tree planting, trim verges and imaginatively planted roundabouts.
Second Round Adjudication:We were delighted to have a reason to visit your beautiful medieval city. First and foremost, congratulations to KKB for your involvement in the winning of the prestigious Failte Ireland ‘Best tourism (large) town’ award – it is easy to see why Kilkenny is so popular with visitors and we enjoyed hearing the many different languages being spoken as we walked around. Secondly, we would like to commend you for your excellent submission which clearly shows that you are working closely with all relevant stakeholders in order to make Kilkenny a better place to live, work and visit. Your organised structure and professional approach is assisting in this. In a large centre such as Kilkenny, a well-laid out entry form and clear map are vital for effective adjudication so thank you for assisting us in exploring your expansive area. This adjudicator concurs with comments made by the first adjudicator and offers some further general comments as follows:
Kilkenny has a rich built heritage that you are preserving and highlighting as appropriate. We admired St. Kieran’s College, Ormonde College, Rothe House and the Kilkenny Design Centre among others. The lovely Nore River is increasingly being brought to the forefront each time we visit Kilkenny and it is great to hear of the many riverbased activities taking place. We welcome the various bio-diversity initiatives along here and in the nearby Castle Park. We would be interested in knowing who is on your biodiversity sub-committee? It is always good to show if you have local expertise or if you are linking in with other groups. It is wonderful that the magnificent castle grounds are such an
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integral part of community life in Kilkenny and so accessible to all. The excellent playground was being enjoyed by many. Grand Parade has had a facelift since our last visit and we liked the ‘plaza’ atmosphere outside the castle grounds. This tree-lined street is one of the highlights of the city. Modern developments such as court house and new bridge blend in well. You have some exciting projects in the pipeline and we look forward to hearing of future progress. All was in neat order at the MacDonagh Junction Shopping Complex – we enjoyed reading the history of the old railway station and work house, once sited here. We felt there was a lack of signage to the train station from this area but maybe we missed them? Approach roads are well maintained and the landscaping at the many roundabouts adds visual impact. Your participation in schemes such as your sustainable roundabout planting pilot scheme and ‘Million Trees’ project is commended. Thank you for submitting photos of your spring bulbs in bloom. You might consider using appropriate landscaping to further define city entrances, e.g. Durrow road. Generally there was an air of neatness and tidiness about Kilkenny. We did visit on a busy holiday weekend so make some allowances; however there was minor littering in several areas, e.g. outside Hotel Kilkenny, Durrow Road approach, along the river Nore walkway and ‘ESB’ amenity area/sports grounds. Cigarette butts are a challenge. We are delighted to hear of your ongoing support and encouragement of residents groups. Any residential areas observed were neatly maintained. Credit must go to those who have gone the extra effort with landscaping for improved visual appearance. Good landscaping was observed at commercial premises such as the Retail Park and Lidl. The view of the Nore River from the bridges is further enhanced by impressive flower beds in key areas along the riverside and banks. Floral displays at key areas in the city centre are impressive yet don’t detract from your special built environment. We are delighted to observe that Kilkenny embraces its quirky laneways as these are an important part of the city’s character. All are well used and clean. We liked the ‘Share the Space’ signs and
did indeed feel that Kilkenny was an enjoyable city to explore on foot. Plenty of car parks were well sign-posted. We liked the fact that KKB is using the window display of the vacant building opposite MacDonagh Junction, as a means of promoting its messages. We visited the derelict site opposite hotel Kilkenny but didn’t see the improvements noted in your application. The area just looks very overgrown so somewhat untidy in its present state. There was minor littering here and the sign requires attention. We are delighted to hear that salvage materials have been reused in new projects and thank you for telling us. This is at the heart of the ‘Sustainable Waste & Resource Management’ category. There were plenty of cycle lanes and bike parking - it would be nice to see more people using these on the streets of Kilkenny. Maybe a Kilkenny Bike Scheme will be next?! Street name signage was excellent throughout the city centre, although this adjudicator feels it’s a pity there are two styles/colour schemes. We prefer the more traditional black signs for your medieval city. Use of the Irish language was very good throughout.
Well done to KKB on an excellent submission and we wish you well with future projects. Keep up the good work!
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Clonmore 295St Mullins 294Ardattin 291Rathanna 288Nurney 268Kildavin 251Harrow Cross 238
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Clonegal 319Myshall 290Rathvilly 290Ballon 289Tinryland 260Fenagh 254Ballinabranna 251Old Leighlin 239
CATEGORY C MARK
Leighlinbridge 314Borris 281Hacketstown 245
CATEGORY D MARK
Tullow 295Bagenalstown 281
CATEGORY GCarlow 302
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Redhills 285Loch Gowna 275Maghera 241Blacklion 217
CATEGORY B MARK
Arvagh 251Kilcogy 239Kilnaleck 225Ballinagh 221
CATEGORY C MARK
Killeshandra 264Mullagh 257Belturbet 255Kingscourt 248Bawnboy 226Ballyconnell 218
CATEGORY D MARK
Ballyjamesduff 252Bailieborough 242
CATEGORY F MARK
Cavan 294
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Mountshannon 312Labasheeda 293Ruan 292Bridgetown 268Killimer 268Cranny 267Cooraclare 260Carrigaholt 254Feakle 244Barefield 243Connolly 240Mullagh 235Bodyke 229O’Callaghan’s Mills 228
CATEGORY B MARK
Ballynacally 307Tuamgraney 306Ballyvaughan 300Doonbeg 291Kildysart 282Lissycasey 277Corofin 269Kilmihil 269Ennistymon 263Tulla 257Whitegate 240Miltown Malbay 224Bunratty 223Kilkishen 198
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Kilkee 303Quin 298Newmarket-on-Fergus 288Killaloe 271Clarecastle 268Scariff 255
CATEGORY D MARK
Kilrush 316Sixmilebridge 291
CATEGORY F MARK
Shannon 288
CATEGORY H MARK
Ennis 314
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Coolagown 315Kiskeam 303Sallybrook 284Berrings 271Knockraha 265Boherbue 258Ballydesmond 221
CATEGORY B MARK
Castletownroche 301Kilworth 298Castlelyons - Bridesbridge 294Banteer 291Milford 288Kildorrery 285Liscarroll 268Lismire 247Conna 244Dromahane 226
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Kanturk 249
CATEGORY D MARK
Millstreet 297Fermoy 280Mitchelstown 270Newmarket 269Charleville 253
CATEGORY F MARK
Mallow 266
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Kilbrittain 293Ballinadee 280Minane Bridge 231
CATEGORY B MARK
Innishannon 296Grenagh 276Ladysbridge 268Glounthaune 266Belgooly 263Ballycotton 249Killeagh 249Clondrohid 248Mogeely 248Baile Mhic Ire-Baile Mhuirne 242Newtownshandrum 229
CATEGORY C MARK
Blarney 273Little Island 231Shandon 212
CATEGORY D MARK
Kinsale 310Macroom 303Carrigtwohill 252
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY E MARK
Youghal 300Bandon 286Midleton 276Passage West 232
CATEGORY F MARK
Cobh 301
CATEGORY G MARK
Ballincollig 311Carrigaline 286Togher 246
CATEGORY H MARK
Douglas 273
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Rathbarry 311Eyeries 310Lislevane 302Bere Island 299Sherkin Island 294Kilcrohane 283Ardfield 279Glandore 278Ring 269Cuil Aodha 254Castletownshend 249Toormore 247Whiddy Island 247Ballylickey 243Goleen 242Inchigeelagh 240Dursey Island 238Lisavaird 232
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY B MARK
Rosscarbery 308Timoleague 306Ballydehob 304Glengarriff 298Union Hall 285Courtmacsherry 275Baltimore 274Schull 266Kealkill 257Aherla 239Ballinspittle 218Coachford 201
CATEGORY C MARK
Skibbereen 294Dunmanway 278Castletownbere 275
CATEGORY D MARK
Clonakilty 315Bantry 307
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Doochary 294Brochagh-Cloghan 274Kilcar 271Glencolmcille 259Gort a’Choirce 257Kincasslagh 255Oilean Ghabhla 255Narin-Portnoo 251Mullachdubh 243Downings 241Baile Na Finne 220
CATEGORY B MARK
Malin 307Carraig Airt 306Loch an lúir 296Castlefinn 287Ballyliffin 273Culdaff 269Clonmany 258Maghery 255Dunfanaghy 250Annagry 242Dore 236Manorcunningham 221Carrigans 198
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Glenties 313Raphoe 305Moville 291Dungloe 276Ramelton 260An Falcarrach 252Killybegs 252Ardara 237Gaoth Dobhair 224Newtowncunningham 208
CATEGORY D MARK
Donegal 283Ballybofey-Stranorlar 267Carndonagh 252Ballyshannon 208
CATEGORY E MARK
Buncrana 300
CATEGORY G MARK
Letterkenny 314
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Balscadden 270
CATEGORY B MARK
Sandymount 269Ballyboughal 261Donnybrook 243Griffeen 222Templeogue 210Clondalkin North 198
CATEGORY C MARK
Chapelizod 282Foxrock 273Woodstown Village 209Firhouse 200
CATEGORY D MARK
Cabinteely 299Lucan 290Temple Bar 274Rathfarnham 228Newcastle Lyons 224Ongar 201Cherry Orchard 190
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY E MARK
Skerries 316Dalkey 298Lusk 287Raheny 281Terenure 279Dun Laoghaire 267Ballyfermot 254Rush 253Palmerstown 219
CATEGORY F MARK
Shankill 298Finglas 268Blackrock 265Clondalkin 233
CATEGORY G MARK
Malahide 300Ballymun 265Balbriggan 262
CATEGORY H MARK
Swords 275Old Bawn 192
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
GALWAY
CATEGORY A MARK
Abbey 306Monivea 304Williamstown 290Caltra 277Na Forbacha 268Glinsk 260Inishbofin 256Creggs 252Letterfrack 249Leenane 245Lawrencetown 244Ardrahan 230Abbeyknockmoy 221Newbridge 209Menlough 205
CATEGORY B MARK
Milltown 307Clarinbridge 294An Spidéal 284Dunmore 269Roundstone 268Carna 258Moylough 258Glenamaddy 257Castleblakeney 256Ahascragh 246Ballygar 238Tynagh 231
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An Cheathrú Rua 221Kinvara 218Craughwell 212Kilconnell 211
CATEGORY C MARK
Mountbellew 293Clifden 270Oughterard 265Claregalway 253
CATEGORY D MARK
Athenry 271Oranmore 239Moycullen 222
CATEGORY E MARK
Ballinasloe 285Tuam 259Loughrea 252
CATEGORY H MARK
Galway City Centre 279
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Knightstown 304Portmagee 304Currow 279Glenbeigh 265Lauragh 255Currans 252Knockanure 251Chapeltown 248Kilmoyley 237Asdee 233Farranfore 229Scartaglen 229Kilgarvan 213
CATEGORY B MARK
Sneem 312Tarbert 292Beaufort 281Moyvane 270Ardfert 265Waterville 264Brosna 259Annascaul 252Kilcummin 244Ballylongford 234Ballinskelligs 220Duagh 218
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Ballybunion 284Dingle 275Castleisland 274Killorglin 269Cahersiveen 258
CATEGORY D MARK
Kenmare 315Listowel 311
CATEGORY F MARK
Killarney 317
CATEGORY G MARK
Tralee 303
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Kilmeade 286Moone 272Timolin 262Kilkea 251Eadestown 250Milltown 226
CATEGORY B MARK
Broadford 299Ardclough 291Johnstown 289Calverstown 287Kildangan 275Derrinturn 252Robertstown 246Nurney 241Suncroft 241Narraghmore 238Ballitore 235Coilldubh 219Kilmeague 200
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Straffan 313Rathangan 304Ballymore Eustace 301Castledermot 242Prosperous 212 CATEGORY D MARK
Kill 305Kilcullen 284Sallins 261Monasterevin 243
CATEGORY E MARK
Clane 291Athy 272Kilcock 253Kildare 247
CATEGORY F MARK
Maynooth 299
CATEGORY G MARK
Naas 306Newbridge 297Leixlip 291Celbridge 289
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Tullahought 305Ballyouskill 286Gathabawn 270Dungarvan 266Clogh 254Newmarket 229
CATEGORY B MARK
Inistioge 306Gowran 292Kells 283Johnstown 265Bennettsbridge 255Fiddown 250Goresbridge 232
CATEGORY C MARK
Castlecomer 292Moneenroe 267Graiguenamanagh 266Thomastown 261Urlingford 257Ballyragget 252Callan 229
CATEGORY G MARK
Kilkenny 320
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Ballacolla 305Clough 265Cullohill 250Attanagh 249Spink 249Ratheniska 239Shanahoe 233Camross 231
CATEGORY B MARK
Castletown 307Clonaslee 301Durrow 300Emo 292Borris-in-Ossory 279Killenard 267
CATEGORY C MARK
Abbeyleix 306Stradbally 287Mountrath 257Ballylinan 246
CATEGORY D MARK
Mountmellick 266
CATEGORY E MARK
Portarlington 258
CATEGORY G MARK
Portlaoise 295
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
LEITRIM
CATEGORY A MARK
Drumsna 293Cloone 291Jamestown 277Fenagh 271Keshcarrigan 266Newtowngore 240Tullaghan 208Kiltyclogher 206
CATEGORY B MARK
Dromod 315Drumshanbo 282Drumkeerin 279Kinlough 261
CATEGORY C MARK
Ballinamore 291Dromahair 286Mohill 283Manorhamilton 235
CATEGORY D MARK
Carrick-on-Shannon 310
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Ardpatrick 305Strand 298Anglesborough 278Knockainey 277Croagh 276Glenbrohane 274Ballyorgan 269Tournafulla 267Kilmeedy 264Glenosheen 253Kilbehenny 253Shanagolden 239Distillery View Estate 209Elton 201Ballinacurra Weston 188Delmege Park 183
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY B MARK
Galbally 306Broadford 293Glin 286Mountcollins 278Bruff 277Doon 276Knocklong 276Ballyneety 267Garryspillane 264Feenagh 263Kilfinane 263Kildimo 262Kilteely 255Clarina 247Athea 243Castlemahon 240Cappamore 234O’Malley Keyes Park 227Dromcollogher 226Pallaskenry 223Spring Grove Estate 220Weston 219Woodlawn 209Fitzhaven/Castlewell/Castlecourt 202Rockhill 198Milford Grange 195Meadowbrook Corbally 193
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Adare 312Kilmallock 301Castleconnell 290Askeaton 286Croom 280Murroe 274Hospital 266Annacotty 242Rathkeale 239Abbeyfeale 234Janesboro 222Moyross 216Carew Kincora 214Limerick City Medieval Quarter 206
CATEGORY D MARK
Caherdavin 233Garryowen 205
CATEGORY E MARK
Newcastle West 291
CATEGORY H MARK
Limerick City Centre 270
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Abbeyshrule 316Newtowncashel 311Ardagh 296Legan 259Derrahaun 237Mullinalaghta 227Killashee 224Carrickboy 222Lisryan 208Tagshinny 206
CATEGORY B MARK
Drumlish 287Clondra 282Cullyfad 271Kenagh 266Newtownforbes 258Abbeylara 250Lanesborough 244Ballinalee 241Ballinamuck 234Dromard 198
CATEGORY C MARK
Edgeworthstown 244Ballymahon 221Granard 221
CATEGORY E MARK
Longford 293
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Reaghstown 298Greenore 285Stabannon 275Annagassan 263Grange 261Kilkerley 261Philipstown 222
CATEGORY B MARK
Tallanstown 313Knockbridge 309Castlebellingham-Kilsaran 275Collon 275Dromiskin 272Kilcurry 252Omeath 251Louth 246Baltray 226
LOUTH
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Carlingford 286Tullyallen 270Dunleer 269Clogherhead 258Termonfeckin 231Monasterboice 216
CATEGORY D MARK
Blackrock 308Ardee 299
CATEGORY H MARK
Drogheda 304Dundalk 303
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Bonniconlon 282Belcarra 281The Neale 280Clare Island 278Cong 278Kilkeeran 278Kilmaine 254Ballyvary 247Geesala 247Ballyheane 238
CATEGORY B MARK
Murrisk 307Mulranny 297Louisburgh 280Clogher 274Ballycastle 271Newport 270Kilkelly 260Tonragee 256Eachleim 245Ballindine 226Knock 223
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Béal an Mhuirthead 308Kiltimagh 281Crossmolina 274Balla 263Ballyhaunis 259Swinford 240
CATEGORY D MARK
Ballinrobe 251Claremorris 242
CATEGORY E MARK
Westport 318
CATEGORY F MARK
Castlebar 299Ballina 287
MAYO
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Moynalty 317Castletown-Kilpatrick 298Batterstown 294Kilskyre 276Killyon-Hill of Down 254Dunderry 246
CATEGORY B MARK
Slane 291Julianstown 277Kilmessan 246Rath Cairn 243Carlanstown 230Kildalkey 204
CATEGORY C MARK
Athboy 282Oldcastle 250Longwood 201
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY D MARK
Enfield 294Laytown 229Stamullen 200
CATEGORY E MARK
Dunshaughlin 268Kells 255Ratoath 254Dunboyne 248
CATEGORY F MARK
Trim 309Ashbourne 241
CATEGORY H MARK
Navan 274
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Rockcorry 281Ardaghey 274Tydavnet 270Drum 267Threemilehouse 249Scotshouse 238Clontibret 232Silverstream 224Greenan’s Cross 219Killyneill 197
CATEGORY B MARK
Glaslough 315Inniskeen 285Ballinode 279Scotstown 264Donaghmoyne 248
CATEGORY C MARK
Emyvale 231
CATEGORY D MARK
Castleblayney 275Clones 264
CATEGORY E MARK
Carrickmacross 314Monaghan 292
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Tubber 304Cadamstown 293
CATEGORY B MARK
Geashill 309Clonbullogue 305Ballycumber 295Belmont 273Crinkle 269Kinnitty 263Cloghan 262Moneygall 250Mucklagh 212
CATEGORY C MARK
Daingean 282Banagher 280Ferbane 272
CATEGORY D MARK
Birr 286Clara 210
CATEGORY E MARK
Edenderry 263
CATEGORY F MARK
Tullamore 306
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Keadue 313Castlecoote 312Ballintubber 300Croghan 273Lecarrow 271Lisacul 267Curraghboy 259Gorthaganny 244Ballyforan 240Tulsk 230Dysart 228Brideswell 216
CATEGORY B MARK
Cloontuskert 299Tarmonbarry 293Ballyfarnon 289Frenchpark 276Roosky 274Knockcroghery 264Athleague 261Ballyleague 254Loughglynn 242Cootehall 240Strokestown 235Cloonfad 232Ballinlough 231
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY D MARK
Boyle 270Monksland 227
CATEGORY E MARK
Roscommon 298
ROSCOMMON
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Ballintogher 285Coney Island 282Mullaghmore 273Easkey 256Drumcliffe Rathcormac 253Banada Tourlestrane 247Aclare 230Ballygawley 229Cloonacool 228
CATEGORY B MARK
Riverstown 292Grange 260Carney 259Dromore West 230
CATEGORY C MARK
Coolaney 302Enniscrone 259Ballisodare 254Ballymote 252Tubbercurry 246Collooney 231
CATEGORY G MARK
Sligo 263
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Birdhill 315Terryglass 312Kilbarron 293Lorrha 291Killoscully 290Inch-Bouladuff-Ragg 289Kilcommon 275Upperchurch 274Clonmore 270Moyne 270Carrig 266Garrykennedy 262Toor 250Capparoe 249Ballinahinch 247Shevry 238Ardcroney 233Ballycommon 228Rathcabbin 224Ballycahill 220Dromineer 206Shallee 196Ballinure 191
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY B MARK
Silvermines 307Holycross 294Portroe 288Cloughjordan 285Ballingarry 280Puckane 274Killea 257Two-Mile-Borris 254Rearcross 244Templetuohy 241Loughmore 237Castleiney 233
CATEGORY C MARK
Ballina 296Templemore 273Borrisokane 272Newport 238
CATEGORY E MARK
Roscrea 289Nenagh 282Thurles 273
TIPPERARY (NORTH)
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Rossadrehid 296Cloneen 285Drangan 276Kilcash 276Grange 275Marlfield 274Lattin 271Hollyford 266New Inn 240The Commons 231Ballingarry 224Kilross 203
CATEGORY B MARK
Emly 318Kilsheelan 309Dundrum 294Newcastle 287Ardfinnan 282Cappawhite 281Golden 274Mullinahone 271Ballyneale 265Bansha 256Cullen 217Rosegreen 208
TIPPERARY (SOUTH)
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY D MARK
Cahir 292Cashel 292Tipperary 268Fethard 260
CATEGORY E MARK
Carrick-on-Suir 268
CATEGORY G MARK
Clonmel 310
TIPPERARY (SOUTH)
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Ballymacarbry 301Fenor 285Ballyduff Upper 245New Street Gardens 189
CATEGORY B MARK
Ardmore 311Stradbally 310Villierstown 281Cappoquin 271Clashmore 265Passage East and Crook 264Dunhill 263
CATEGORY C MARK
Lismore 314Dunmore East 261Portlaw 252
CATEGORY E MARK
Tramore 291
CATEGORY F MARK
Dungarvan 300
CATEGORY H MARK
Waterford City 293
WATERFORD
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Ballinahown 311Streamstown 266Raharney 265Tubberclair 258Moyvore 255Rathowen 253Crookedwood 252Castledaly 249Drumcree 249Ballykeeran 248Coole 247Finea 241Loughnavalley 233
CATEGORY B MARK
Tyrrellspass 288Glasson 282Multyfarnham 274Ballinagore 273Ballynacargy 272Collinstown 270Milltownpass 263Rosemount 262Tang 258Ballymore 256Delvin 219
WESTMEATH
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Castlepollard 272Rochfortbridge 256Kilbeggan 252
CATEGORY D MARK
Moate 251Kinnegad 250
CATEGORY G MARK
Athlone 275Mullingar 263
WESTMEATH
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Blackwater 297Bree 294Foulksmills 287Duncormick 280Ballyduff 277Poulpeasty 271Newbawn 266Marshalstown 251
CATEGORY B MARK
Ballycanew 303Ballygarrett 291Clonroche 290Kilanerin 276Ballyhack / Arthurstown 275Ballymurn 274Askamore 273Monageer 268Ballycullane 265Carrig-on-Bannow 259Courtnacuddy 251Oylegate 243Taghmon 234Fethard on Sea 230Courtown Harbour 221Hollyfort 220
WEXFORD
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY C MARK
Rosslare 295Rosslare Harbour 273Ferns 270Bunclody 263Coolgreany 262Castlebridge 246
CATEGORY D MARK
New Ross 260
CATEGORY E MARK
Enniscorthy 288Gorey 285
CATEGORY G MARK
Wexford 281
WEXFORD
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T Y
CATEGORY A MARK
Grange Con 276Donard 273Kiltegan 270Knockananna 266Rathdangan 222Ballycoogue 213
CATEGORY B MARK
Stratford-On-Slaney 296Avoca 286Newcastle 272Roundwood 270Laragh & Glendalough 259Coolboy 251Glenealy 240Dunlavin 235Hollywood 226
CATEGORY C MARK
Aughrim 310Enniskerry 274Delgany 268Ashford 263Tinahely 262Carnew 233
WICKLOW
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T YN O T E S
CATEGORY D MARK
Newtownmountkennedy 258Rathdrum 244Kilcoole 240
CATEGORY E MARK
Wicklow 290Blessington 240
CATEGORY F MARK
Arklow 291Greystones 281
CATEGORY H MARK
Bray 278
WICKLOW
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A N A L Y S I S O F M A R K S B Y C O U N T YN O T E S
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