Voluntary groups and organisations from Kilkenny city and county were recognised at the Parade Tower in Kilkenny Castle last night (April 30th) where the local authority held its Community Awards night.
Kilkenny County Council Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Cavanagh led to the tributes to the county’s IPB Pride of Place nominees and leading Tidy Towns entrants, and said their efforts illustrated the strength and sense of community that remains vibrant throughout Kilkenny.
The following groups received Council honours last night:
IPB Pride of Place
Piltown Community Group (national award winners)
Windgap Community Centre
Gowran on the Move
Tidy Towns
Inistioge Tidy Towns
Keep Kilkenny (City) Beautiful
Tullahought Tidy Towns
Owning Tidy Towns
Tidy Estate Awards (Large)
1: Glenvale, Ballyragget
2: Belfield, Ferrybank
3: Woodview, Freshford
Tidy Estate Awards (Medium)
1: The Belfry, Thomastown
2: Mill Road, Inistioge
3: Assumption Place, Urlingford
Tidy Estate Awards (Small)
1: Fr Raftice Place, Mooneenroe
2: Old School Crescent, Mooneenroe
3: Shamrock Grove, Kilmacow
Anne Marie Shortall is the Senior Executive Officer in Kilkenny County Council’s Community Department and she begins our KCLR News round-up from last night’s event, followed by several award winners from Gowran, Piltown, Kilkenny City and Windgap who were recognised for their outstanding contributions last night.
