Haul of medals in Tidy Towns contest
BRONZE medals were awarded to Greystones, Bray and Shankill in this year’s Tidy Towns Awards, which were presented at the Helix on Monday.
Delgany also did very well in this year’s competition, with an increase of 12 marks on the previous year.
‘We are delighted and wish to sincerely thank all our volunteers and supporters,’ said a spokeswoman for Bray Tidy Towns.
Points were up 307 from 296 last year.
All of the committee members and volunteers are very proud of their achievement and looking forward to another productive year.
The adjudicator said that Bray has many fine buildings and has made great improvements in the past 15 years.
The Royal Hotel stone kerbs were admired and the adjudicator complimented the Fassaroe project.
They were also very pleased with the new link and cycle path along the Dargle, and work at Albert Walk and the library.
Tree planting was one of the many projects highlighted in the report, with 310 native trees planting on Bray Head.
‘You have a good understanding and awareness of the nature and biodiversity in your area,’ wrote the adjudicator.
The committee hopes that new faces will attend the AGM at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday, October 3, at 8 p.m.
Greystones also broke the 300 point mark in the competition, with 302 marks, and an increase of 13 from last year’s 289.
‘ This was a huge increase on recent years and shows the initiative and support from all aspects of our community and our tireless volunteers,’ said David O’Reilly of Greystones Tidy Towns.
‘ This is so encouraging, and gives us a real sense to develop more projects. All thoughts now are for the Christmas Market which has been a great success over the last three years.’
The report said that Greystones has a brilliant level of volunteering for its population category.
‘Your work at Rathdown Castle, Greystones DART station, Heritage Walks and other projects are all noted positively,’ read the report.
‘ The marina and harbour open space is a wonderful and much used space on adjudication day.’
Other highlights included by the judge included planting all over the town, Burnaby Park in general, graffiti busters, and the bugs green on Belleview Road.
Delgany received 287 marks, 12 more than last year. The adjudicator had much praise for the village, in particular the old burial ground.
‘ The burial ground itself is a sanctuary from the passing traffic and it was amazing to hear that it is used as a passive amenity space by the community. As you have correctly pointed out in your application the retention of the remaining heritage features is key to retaining much of the character of your area. The Delgany Historical Inventory makes a fascinating read.’