Awards
The committee
was formed in 1998 and has gone from strength to strength over the
years. Many newcomers to the area are involved and have joined with
more settled residents in putting their time, money and energy into
the maintenance and care of Clonegal.
Clonegal has indeed accrued a fine list of achievements over the years. These
include:
............Represented
Ireland and Carlow in Washington D.C. in Nations in Bloom in 2000.
...........6
bronze medals in Tidy Towns Competition.
............3
silver medals
.............Pride
of place
.............Floral
pride
............1st
Carlow village to win national Pride of Place
.............Won
Litter Action League on 5 separate occasions
............Won
gold medal in 2010 (3rd in Ireland's tidiest village, 5 points behind
the winners Tallanstown)
............Won
gold medal in 2011 (4 points behind the winners Emily, Tipperary)
............Won
gold medal in 2012 (4 points behind the winners Abbeyshrule in Co.
Longford)
.............Pride
of Place 2012: Two awards. Environment strategy - best bring bank;
also
joint second in population category 500-1000.
.............Won
gold medal 2013 (details below)
.............Awarded
Gold in the Entente Florale European Competition 2013 (details below)
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..............Clonegal
Overall Winners of Carlow Local Authorities Pride of Place Awards
2013 (details
below) Click here
..............Certificate
awarded to Clonegal in recognition of the valuable contribution /
participation in the "Gathering 2013" (photos below). Click
here
............Awarded
"Tidiest Village in Ireland 2014" in
the Tidy Towns Competition. Also awarded Gold for the 5th year in
succession (details below).
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.............Awarded "Tidiest
Village in Ireland 2015" and
the Regional Award in
the Tidy Towns Competition. 6th Gold medal in 6 successive years
..................(details below). Click
here
..........Awarded a
Gold Medal in
the Tidy Towns Competition 2016
for the 7th successive year. Also the County Award.
...........Awarded a
Gold Medal in
the Tidy Towns Competition 2017
for the 8th successive year. Also the County Award.
...........Clonegal
was winner of the Towns / Villages section in the category 250 -
750 population in Carlow Pride
of Place 2017.
............Awarded a
Gold Medal in
the Tidy Towns Competition 2018
for the 9th successive year. Also the County Award.
............Clonegal
Overall Winners of Carlow Local Authorities Pride of Place Awards
2018
...........Special
Award for the preservation of
history in a model village - IPB National Pride
of Place 2018 in association with
Co-operation Ireland
...........Awarded a
Gold Medal in
the Tidy Towns Competition 2019
for the 10th successive year. Also the County Award. (Highest
marks in County Carlow)
..........Clonegal
was awarded a Silver Medal in
the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition 2021 and came second
in Carlow
..........Clonegal
won the Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Category; Litter Free
Award and 3rd in the Towns and Villages category in Carlow Pride
of Place 2021
..........Clonegal
was awarded a Silver Medal in the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition
2022 and came First in Carlow.
..........Clonegal
was awarded a Bronze Medal in the SuperValu Tidy Towns 2023 and
came second in the County.
...........Clonegal
Village came third in the Towns and Villages category of the
Carlow Pride of Place.
New
members are always welcome and volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Tidy
Towns Results for 2012:
Gold
Medal for Clonegal
Clonegal Tidy Village Committee secured another Gold Medal
in the Tidy Towns Competition for 2012. Congratulations to all the
committee and volunteers who gave their energy, dedication and expertise
to achieve the top marks in Carlow - a massive 308 just 4 points behind
the overall winners Abbeyshrule in Co. Longford. The village was in
pristine condition all summer even though our weather was not conducive
to working outdoors but the committee and volunteers braved the elements
to have our village looking its best.
Thank you to everyone involved in achieving a third Gold Medal; the people of
Clonegal are so proud to be once again the overall winners in Carlow.
For a detailed
breakdown of the all results please click below:
To
view the adjudicator's report please click here
4
years in a row – Clonegal is awarded “Gold” 2013
It was announced in the Helix Theatre in Dublin on Monday 9th September 2013
that
Clonegal once again achieved another “Gold Medal” in the Tidy Towns
Competition. The Clonegal Tidy Village Association is thrilled with the result.
To be awarded 4 “Gold Medals” in 4 successive years is truly a great
achievement. Great credit is due to all the members of the Tidy Village Association
who worked so hard throughout the summer to have the village looking in pristine
condition. Also great tribute must be paid to the entire community who supported
all the work with painting, planting, digging, weeding, providing lunches and
lots more. “4 in a Row” is a culmination of all the work and development
that has taken place in Clonegal over the last 20 years. Thank you to everyone.
To view the Adjudication
Report please click here
Clonegal
awarded "Gold" in Europe 2013
The
Clonegal group with Carlow County Council officials pictured
at the Awards Ceremony in Nieuwpoort, Belgium,
Friday 27th September 2013
The Community in Clonegal is ecstatic
at the award of a Gold medal in Europe. Clonegal represented
Ireland (Village Category) in the Entente Florale Competition across 11 European
countries. The community in Clonegal reached a very high standard and is very
proud of what has been achieved. Clonegal was honoured to have represented Ireland
and is so please to have done the very best for our country. Gold could
never have been achieved without the support, encouragement and direction of
the Community & Enterprise Department of Carlow County Council, under the
Leadership of Director of Services Bernie O'Brien and her team including Anna
Byrne & Jannette O'Brien. A thank you is also due to the Community in Clonegal,
Tidy Village Association and the Steering Committee for all the hard work in
preparation for the great event.
To view
the assessment Report please click here
To view the
Entente Florale results please click here
To
view a selection of photos of the Entente Florale Day in Clonegal please
click here
Clonegal
Overall Winners of Carlow Local Authorities Pride of Place Awards
2013
Winners of Category A … Population category <500
Clonegal community carried out all the work they said they would do and to a
high standard.
Winners of the “Streets Award”
Main Street wins this award for being clean and free from litter, for its upkeep
of buildings, walls, kerbs, street furniture and for its planting schemes that
suit the architecture and rural nature of the village.
Winners of the “Colour me beautiful” award
For the colourful mural on wall at St. Brigid’s School and for keeping
the old water pumps in village painted, and for the colourful displays of permanent
plants.
St Fiaac’s Church won the “Butt Out” war
on cigarette butt litter campaign
St. Fiaac’s church in addition to their litter warden keeping a sign out
for butts have also bravely instigated a no smoking policy within the church
grounds – very effective.
Clonegal National School were runner up in the County Schools
Category
Johnny Dunne’s Pub… (Sean O'Duinn )…. Was runner up in the
Business Category
Presentation
of Certificate in recognition of Clonegal's participation
in the "Gathering 2013"
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to R: Des Hurley; Marie Byrne; Catheryn Thomas
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Clonegal
Tidiest Village in Ireland 2014
The entire community and Tidy Village Association are
delighted with the announcement that Clonegal is the Tidiest
Village in Ireland 2014. It was announced at the awards ceremony
in the Helix Theatre in Dublin on Monday 8th September.
On hand to present the prizes were Mr. Alan Kelly, T.D., Minister
for the Environment, Community and Local Government and Mr. Martin
Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, the competition’s
main sponsor for the 23rd year. Clonegal also was awarded a "Gold" medal
making it the 5th Gold medal in five successive years. Clonegal Tidy
Village Association wish to thank the whole community
for their support in achieving this prestigious award. A lot
of hard work was done in preparation for the competition to have
the village in perfect condition and the committee wish to thank
everyone involved.
To
view / download the Adjudication Report please click here
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Clonegal – Tidiest
Village in Ireland 2015
Clonegal Tidy Village Association
is delighted to retain the title Tidiest Village in Ireland for a second
year in succession. A lot of hard work went in to the preparation for
this year’s competition. Tidy Village Association wishes to thank
the community, businesses and school for their on-going support. The
announcement was made on Monday 28th September 2015 in
the Helix Theatre, Dublin. On hand to present the prizes was Mr. Alan
Kelly, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government
and Mr. Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, the competition’s
main sponsor for the 24th year.
To
view / download the Adjudication Report please click here
Clonegal
overall winner in Carlow Pride of Place
Congratulations to Clonegal Tidy Village Association for its success in the Carlow
Pride of Place competition. It was announced on Thursday 22nd October
2015 in the Lord Bagenal Inn, Leighlinbridge, that Clonegal was the
overall winner of Carlow Pride of Place 2015. Clonegal was also
awarded the best village in the category (250 – 750 population). Clonegal
also achieved the No. 1 award in the “Street Category”. Main Street,
Clonegal, was judged as the most beautiful street in Carlow. In the “Estate
Category”, Moyacomb Meadows was 2nd in the awards for small estates (less
than 40 houses). Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank everyone
who helped and supported in any way to achieve all these awards.
St.
Brigid’s National School takes Top Award
Clonegal National School was awarded “Best School” in the Pride
of Place competition. Congratulations to the teachers, staff, parents, pupils
and Board of Management for their work, commitment and dedication, to make
Clonegal National School the great school it is. The community in Clonegal
is very proud of its school and is very honoured with all its achievements.
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Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal 2016
Clonegal
Tidy Village Association is delighted to retain the Gold Medal
for the 7th year in succession in the Tidy Towns Competition.
Also, Tidy Village is very pleased to receive the County Award.
Thank you to everyone who helped in anyway. The support that
was received for the Community Work Days and all who worked
very hard to have the village looking its best is very much
appreciated.
To
view/download the adjudication report please click here
Carlow
Pride of Place 2017
The Carlow Pride of Place Awards night took place in The Lord Bagenal Hotel
on Wednesday 18th October 2017. Clonegal was winner of the
Towns / Villages section in the category 250 - 750 population and also was
awarded "Best Side Out" (Litter Free Award) in the same category.
Congratulations is extended to John McCabe who was presented with the Individual
Award in recognition of all he has done for the community over the years. Johnny
Dunne (Séan Ó Dúinn) won the Business Award for the presentation
of his premises and also for all the eco friendly additions he has made on
the premises.
Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal Award 2017
Clonegal Tidy Village Association
is really pleased to be awarded a gold medal for the 8th successive
year in the Tidy Towns Competition with a score of 328 points just
4 points behind the overall winners – Birdhill Co. Tipperary
to whom we send our congratulations. The second achievement was the
county award coming 1st in County Carlow. Tidy Village Association
would like to thank everyone who helped out in any way. Your assistance
is very much appreciated. Thank you.
To view/download the adjudication report please click here.
Clonegal
Retains the Gold Medal Award 2018
Clonegal Tidy
Village Association is delighted to have retained the Gold Medal
Award 2018 for the 9th successive year. Also, once again Clonegal
has been awarded the County Award having achieved the highest
points in County Carlow. The recycle centre was runner up in
the “Can It” Competition for the presentation of
used cans at the bring bank. Clonegal Tidy Village Association
would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to have the
village looking so beautiful throughout the season. Thank you.
To
view/download the adjudication report please click here
Clonegal
Wins Carlow Pride of Place 2018
Clonegal Tidy Village
Association is delighted to be overall winner in Carlow Pride
of Place 2018. The awards took place in Mount Wolseley Hotel,
Tullow, on Wednesday 24th October 2018. Clonegal won the category
Villages and Towns with the population of 250 – 750. Clonegal
was given the Upcycling Challenge Award for the Robot who collects
used batteries beside the bottle bank. St. Fiaac’s, Church
of Ireland was awarded 1st place in the burial ground category
(Burial Ground not in use).
Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank all volunteers, the community
and the national school for all the support during the season. Without this support,
the achievements would not be possible. Thank you.
Clonegal
wins IPB Pride of Place Award
Clonegal village representing County Carlow was honoured at the annual IPB Pride
of Place awards held in Cork City Hall on Saturday evening 17th November 2018.
The village
picked up a special award for the commitment shown by local people
to keeping its fascinating history alive.
The judges
said: "The involvement of all, young and not so young, which was
very obvious on judging day when the entire village turned out to showcase
their particular inputs and to celebrate a proud heritage and a model
village."
Clonegal
Retains Gold in Tidy Towns 2019
The results of SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition
were announced in the Helix Theatre, DCU, on Monday 30th
September 2019 by Minister Michael Ring TD, Minister
for Rural and Community Development and Mr Michael Kelleher,
Managing Director of SuperValu. Congratulations to Clonegal
on retaining the Gold Award for the 10th successive year
also, for the County Award which is the highest marks
in County Carlow. Clonegal Tidy Village Association thanks
the entire community, all the volunteers, businesses
and the national school for all the support during the
season which kept the village in pristine condition.
Without this support these awards would not have been
achieved.
To view
/ download the Clonegal adjudicator’s report 2019 please click/tap here
SuperValu
Tidy Towns Awards 2021
At the Awards Ceremony
of the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition on Friday 12th November,
Clonegal was awarded a Silver Medal and came second in Carlow giving way to Leighlinbridge
who won the county award.
Clonegal Tidy Village Association would like to thank the community and all the
volunteers who worked so hard to present the village in pristine condition. Tidy
Village is very grateful to our volunteers for their dedication and commitment.
Thank you.
To
view the Adjudicator’s Report please click / tap here
Carlow Pride of Place Awards
2021
1. Clonegal won the Natural Heritage and
Biodiversity Category. In this category the village
was judged on how it promoted, protected and encouraged the
natural heritage and biodiversity.
2. The village was commended on being Litter Free along with
other areas in Carlow.
3. Clonegal was third in the Towns and Villages Category giving
way to Fennagh who came second with Ballon winning the category.
(The category is for a population of 250 – 750)
Congratulations to all who worked so hard in keeping the village in pristine
condition during the summer which resulted in the above awards. Clonegal Tidy
Village Association is very grateful to all the volunteers for all the time and
energy they devoted to the village, we appreciate all you have done – thank
you so much.
SuperValu
Tidy Towns Competition 2022
On
Friday 28th October 2022 in the RDS in Dublin the results of the Tidy
Towns Competition were announced. Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. and
the CEO of SuperValu Mr. Ian Allen were present at the Awards Ceremony.
Clonegal is very pleased to be awarded First in County Carlow and has
retained its Silver Medal. Clonegal Tidy Village Association wishes
to thank the Committee for their commitment, dedication and all their
hard and constant work which is very much appreciated. Also many thanks
to all the volunteers who kept the village looking so good for the
adjudication. All the hard work has paid off. Thank you so much.
To view the adjudication
report please click / tap here
