From Local to National Recognition, Louth Tidy Town and Community Groups keep Louth blooming

Following on from last week’s highly successful Louth in Bloom competition awards hosted by Louth County Council, Louth County Council’s Chief Executive Joan Martin was delighted to attend the National SuperValu Tidy Town awards on Friday last to see local groups further rewarded for their efforts.

 The National SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards saw several local Louth Tidy Towns groups praised for their hard work throughout the year.

 The County First winner (winning the highest marks for Louth) and a Gold Medal Winner was Blackrock, earning an impressive 360 marks, just 6 marks below the National Tidy Towns Overall Winner.

 The County Second and also a Gold Medal Winner was Dundalk with 353 marks, with Drogheda following very closely behind, being County Third and also a Gold Medal Winner on 352 marks. 

 Earning a Silver Medal and 348 marks is Ardee, ensuring a medal place for each Municipal District Area.

 Four Louth towns earned Bronze Medals: Knockbridge, Dromiskin, Carlingford and Tallanstown, with Tallanstown also proudly scooping up the Endeavour Award. The Endeavour Award is awarded to the Louth entrant that made the biggest percentage improvement in the previous year’s score.

 The Chief Executive Joan Martin offers “Congratulations to all Louth groups who participated in the National SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, especially to our medal winners. We have fantastic community groups in our little County who together with the outdoor workers of Louth County Council do exemplary work to keep our county beautiful.”

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