Supervalu TidyTowns – South and Midwest Regional Awards Ceremony
- Published on: 6 December 2019
- Last updated on: 18 October 2021
This year’s SuperValu TidyTowns awards for the South & Midwest Region were presented today, Friday, 6 December at a prize-giving ceremony in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Limerick Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. SuperValu TidyTowns winners were presented with their awards by Minister of State Pat Breen TD and Michael Killoury, Regional Manager with SuperValu, who are longtime sponsors of the competition. Also joining the Minister on stage was Siobhán King of Fáilte Ireland.
At the ceremony, Pat Breen TD 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 Breen said:
"I am delighted to be in a position to attend the awards on behalf of Minister Ring and I too welcome the grant funding that will assist committees in preparing for the 2020 competition."
Minister Breen 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 Breen added:
"It is fantastic to have the opportunity, this evening, to meet TidyTowns groups from across the South and Midwest Region. 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."
Minister Breen 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."
Michael Killoury, 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."
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.
Ennis in Co. Clare won the regional title and a full list of all of today’s prize winners is attached.
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South and Midwest Regional Awards
Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ennis | Clare | Ireland's Tidiest Large Urban Centre |
South and Midwest Regional Award for 2019 – sponsored by Department of Rural and Community Development
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ennis | Clare | South and Midwest Regional Award |
South and Midwest Medallist 2019 – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ballincollig | Cork | Gold Medal |
| Clonakilty | Cork | Gold Medal |
| Cobh | Cork | Gold Medal |
| Ennis | Cork | Gold Medal |
| Kenmare | Kerry | Gold Medal |
| Killarney | Kerry | Gold Medal |
| Kilrush | Clare | Gold Medal |
| Listowel | Kerry | Gold Medal |
| Tralee | Kerry | Gold Medal |
| Youghal | Cork | Gold Medal |
| Adare | Limerick | Silver Medal |
| Bantry | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Carrigaline | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Coolagown | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Kinsale | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Rosscarbery | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Skibbereen | Cork | Silver Medal |
| Ardpatrick | Limerick | Bronze Medal |
| Ballydehob | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Ballynacally | Clare | Bronze Medal |
| Ballyvaughan | Clare | Bronze Medal |
| Bandon | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Castleconnell | Limerick | Bronze Medal |
| Castletownroche | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Eyeries | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Galbally | Limerick | Bronze Medal |
| Kilbrittain | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Knightstown | Kerry | Bronze Medal |
| Limerick City | Limerick | Bronze Medal |
| Lislevane | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Macroom | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Millstreet | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Mountshannon | Clare | Bronze Medal |
| Newcastle West | Limerick | Bronze Medal |
| Portmagee | Kerry | Bronze Medal |
| Quin | Clare | Bronze Medal |
| Rathbarry | Cork | Bronze Medal |
| Sneem | Kerry | Bronze Medal |
| Timoleague | Cork | Bronze Medal |
County Awards – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ennis | Clare | County Award |
| Kilrush | Clare | Highly Commended |
| Ballynacally | Clare | Commended |
| Spanish Point | Clare | Endeavour* |
| Coolagown | Cork North | County Award |
| Castletownroche | Cork North | Highly Commended |
| Kilworth | Cork North | Commended |
| Kanturk | Cork North | Endeavour* |
| Ballincollig | Cork South | County Award |
| Cobh | Cork South | Highly Commended |
| Kilbrittain | Cork South | Commended |
| Waterfall | Cork South | Endeavour* |
| Clonakilty | Cork West | County Award |
| Rosscarbery | Cork West | Highly Commended |
| Rathbarry | Cork West | Commended |
| Ahiohill | Cork West | Endeavour* |
| Listowel | Kerry | County Award |
| Killarney | Kerry | Highly Commended |
| Kenmare | Kerry | Commended |
| Causeway | Kerry | Endeavour* |
| Adare | Limerick | County Award |
| Galbally | Limerick | Highly Commended |
| Ardpatrick | Limerick | Commended |
| Ballyagran | Limerick | Endeavour* |
- Endeavour Award winners are those who achieved the greatest improvement in score in 2018.
Special Awards
School Award – sponsored by SuperValu
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ennis National Schools & Ennis Scouts | Ennis | Regional Winner |
Sustainable Development Award – sponsored by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Glounthaune – Cois Chuain Walk | Cork | Third Place |
Climate Action and Air Quality Award – sponsored by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Castleisland Community College | Kerry | Joint Youth Award Winner |
| Corofin | Clare | Joint Youth Award Winner |
| Ennis | Clare | Large Town/Urban Centre Winner |
Waters and Communities Award – sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland and The Local Authority Waters Programme
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Kilrush | Clare | Highly Commended |
| Maharees Conservation Association | Kerry | Regional Winner |
Local Authority Pollinator Award – sponsored by Local Authorities
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Sneem | Kerry | Regional Winner Small Town Category |
| Ennis | Clare | Regional Winner Large Town Category |
Waste Prevention Award – sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Cobh TidyTowns Zero Waste Project | Cork | Highly Commended |
Islands Award – sponsored by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Sherkin Island | Cork | Highly Commended |
| Bere Island | Cork | National Winner |
Heritage Award – sponsored by the Heritage Council of Ireland
| Recipient | County | Award |
| Ennistymon | Clare | National Winner |