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Three Kilkenny areas have retained their gold status at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards.
Kilkenny City, Tullahought and Inistioge all maintained their gold status when the annual results were announced at a special ceremony in Croke Park.
There were a number of other top awards for Kilkenny communities - The Endeavour Award for the most improved result went to Owning, and Keep Kilkenny Beautiful was one of two national recipients of the Greenways and Active Travel Award, winning €2,500.
Inistioge received the highest score in the county, being awarded a gold medal along with Kilkenny City in second place and Tullahought in third.
ABOVE: Melville Heights won Best Overall Estate in Keep Kilkenny Beautiful’s annual awards. Marianne Kelly and Frank Corcoran received the award from Mayor John Coonan. Picture: Harry Reid
The adjudicators report from Inistioge said: “Inistioge is a charming village nestled in the majestic Nore Valley, serving as a hidden gem in the lesser-explored areas of Ireland.
“The current Tidy Towns Committee has made significant contributions by continuing the tradition established by previous members who have served the community during its 62-year involvement in the Tidy Towns.”
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