Press release
SUPERVALU TIDYTOWNS – NORTHWEST & WEST REGIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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This year’s SuperValu TidyTowns awards for the North West & West region were presented today, at a prize-giving ceremony in the Oakland Community Centre, Main Street, Glaslough Co. Monaghan. SuperValu TidyTowns winners were presented with their awards by Ms. Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Eoghan Jones, Regional Manager with SuperValu who are long time sponsors of the competition. Also joining the Minister on stage was Shane Raftery of Fáilte Ireland.
At the ceremony, Minister Humphreys spoke of the recently announced grant scheme which will enable TidyTowns committees to apply for a grant of between €1,000 and €4,000.
Minister Humphreys said :
“I would strongly encourage committees to avail of the €1.4 Million in grant funding to help them prepare for the 2020 competition. All eligible committees will have recently received an application form for the grant and it should be returned as soon as possible to take full advantage of the funding.”
Minister Humphreys went on to say :
“For many years, communities have volunteered with TidyTowns to make our country a place that we can all be proud of. I have nothing but admiration for the volunteers here tonight and across the country and this grant scheme is recognition from the Government for the huge contribution made by your committees every year.”
Minister Humphreys added :
“It is fantastic to have the opportunity to meet TidyTowns groups from across the North West & West Region this evening. These awards are just a small token for the efforts of so many volunteers who take pride in their home town and work tirelessly to make their community a more sustainable and environmentally friendly place now and for future generations. We also recognise all the other TidyTowns groups not here today who are equally committed to improving their community year on year but have not achieved formal recognition in the competition this year. Well done to you all on the work you do and we hope to see you here with us next year."
The Minister also thanked TidyTowns’ main sponsor SuperValu :
“For 28 years SuperValu, as the main sponsor, have been involved in this competition at local and national level. SuperValu has helped the competition to flourish and grow and continues to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting local communities and have worked closely with Department officials to help make it the success it is today.”
Eoghan Jones, SuperValu Regional Manager said :
"2019 was another landmark year for SuperValu TidyTowns, with a record number of committees and groups taking part in the competition. The TidyTowns programme continues to be the greatest sustainability and community initiative in Ireland and it really positively impacts on our towns and villages across our country."
Mr. Jones went on to say :
“SuperValu are proud sponsors of the TidyTowns competition for almost 30 years now. Over this time we have seen first-hand the competition grow and evolve to a level that no one could have foreseen. In recent years, the SuperValu TidyTowns competition is increasingly focused on sustainability, biodiversity and conservation. Working together, we are making important steps in protecting our natural environment now and into the future. This is all made possible by the remarkable dedication and commitment shown by TidyTowns groups and SuperValu retailers around the country. This tireless work has a hugely positive impact on our communities."
Interest in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been stronger than ever in recent years with a record number of communities entering the competition in 2019. The competition has been running since 1958 and is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The competition has been sponsored by SuperValu since 1992.
Glaslough in Co. Monaghan won the regional title and a full list of all of today’s prize winner’s is attached.
North West & West Regional Awards 2019
Irelands Tidiest Town – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Glaslough | Monaghan | Irelands Tidiest Town |
Irelands Tidiest Village – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Glaslough | Monaghan | Irelands Tidiest Village |
Irelands Tidiest Large Town – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Westport | Mayo | Irelands Tidiest Large Town |
North West & West Regional Award for 2019 – sponsored by Department of Rural and Community Development
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Glaslough | Monaghan | North West & West Regional Award |
North West & West Medallist 2019 – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Buncrana | Donegal | Gold Medal |
| Castlebar | Mayo | Gold Medal |
| Castlecoote | Roscommon | Gold Medal |
| Carrickmacross | Monaghan | Gold Medal |
| Carrick-on-Shannon | Leitrim | Gold Medal |
| Coolaney/Rockfield | Sligo | Gold Medal |
| Glaslough | Monaghan | Gold Medal |
| Keadue | Roscommon | Gold Medal |
| Letterkenny | Donegal | Gold Medal |
| Roscommon | Roscommon | Gold Medal |
| Westport | Mayo | Gold Medal |
| Abbey | Galway | Silver Medal |
| Athlone | Westmeath | Silver Medal |
| Cavan | Cavan | Silver Medal |
| Galway City Centre | Galway | Silver Medal |
| Milltown | Galway | Silver Medal |
| Monaghan | Monaghan | Silver Medal |
| Sligo | Sligo | Silver Medal |
| Ballina | Mayo | Bronze Medal |
| Ballinahown | Westmeath | Bronze Medal |
| Ballintubber | Roscommon | Bronze Medal |
| Béal an Mhuirthead | Mhaigh Eo | Bronze Medal |
| Carraig Airt | Donegal | Bronze Medal |
| Cloontuskert | Roscommon | Bronze Medal |
| Dromod | Leitrim | Bronze Medal |
| Glenties | Donegal | Bronze Medal |
| Mulranny | Mayo | Bronze Medal |
| Raphoe | Donegal | Bronze Medal |
| Tarmonbarry | Donegal | Bronze Medal |
County Awards 2019 – sponsored by SuperValu
| Cavan | Cavan | County Award |
| Redhills | Cavan | Highly Commended |
| Loch Gowna | Cavan | Commended |
| Kilnaleck | Cavan | Endeavour |
| Letterkenny | Donegal | County Award |
| Buncrana | Donegal | Highly Commended |
| Glenties | Donegal | Commended |
| Lettermacward | Donegal | Endeavour |
| Milltown | Galway | County Award |
| Abbey | Galway | Highly Commended |
| Monivea | Galway | Commended |
| Kilkerrin | Galway | Endeavour |
| Carrick-on-Shannon | Leitrim | County Award |
| Dromod | Leitrim | Highly Commended |
| Cloone | Leitrim | Commended |
| Newtowngore | Leitrim | Endeavour |
| Westport | Mayo | County Award |
| Mulranny | Mayo | Highly Commended |
| Castlebar | Mayo | Commended |
| Lecanvey | Mayo | Endeavour |
| Glaslough | Monaghan | County Award |
| Carrickmacross | Monaghan | Highly Commended |
| Monaghan | Monaghan | Commended |
| Killeevan | Monaghan | Endeavour |
| Keadue | Roscommon | County Award |
| Castlecoote | Roscommon | Highly Commended |
| Roscommon | Roscommon | Commended |
| Moore | Roscommon | Endeavour |
| Coolaney/Rockfield | Sligo | County Award |
| Riverstown | Sligo | Highly Commended |
| Ballintogher | Sligo | Commended |
| Carney | Sligo | Endeavour * |
Endeavour Award winners are those who achieved the greatest improvement in score in 2018
Special Awards 2019
School Award – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Eglish National School | Galway | Regional Winner |
| Eglish National School | Galway | Overall Winner |
Waters & Communities Award – sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland & The Local Authority Waters Programme
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Donegal Town | Donegal | Highly Commended |
| Glenamaddy | Galway | Regional Winner |
Urban Challenge Award – sponsored by The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Dungloe | Donegal | National Winner |
Leave No Trace Award – sponsored by Leave No Trace Ireland
| Receipient | County | Award |
| Louisburgh | Mayo | National Winner |
Local Authority Pollinator Award – sponsored by Local Authorities
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Belmullet | Mayo | Regional Winner Small Town Categoryv |
| Buncrana | Donegal | Regional Winner Large Town Category |
| Buncrana | Donegal | Overall Winner Large Town Category |
Sustainable Development Award – sponsored by The Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Dungloe TidyTowns – Riverwalk | Donegal | Runner Up |
| Raphoe | Donegal | Runner Up |
| Kilteevan TidyTowns – Clonlarge Loop | Roscommon | 2nd Place |
CAN IT Award – sponsored by Alupro Ireland
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Letterkenny | Donegal | National Winner |
Gaeltacht Award – sponsored by The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Belmullet TidyTowns | Mayo | Highly Commended |
| Carraig-Airt TidyTowns | Donegal | National Winner |