Killarney Looking Good – Tidiest Town in Ireland
Killarney Looking Good achieved wonderful success with this 2023 Tidy Towns Competition, with Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town award among other accolades! Success which was recognised at a meeting of volunteers, committee members and councillors at Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium this week. It was an opportunity to say thanks for all their efforts can to see the wonderful trophy – Irelands Tidiest Town 2023!
Due to Covid19, it had been 4 years since volunteers and local community came together to congratulate each other on their hard work which goes into the presentation of the beautiful town of Killarney. And what better way to meet than with a celebration of the community’s success! To retain the gold medal, to win Best in County, winning best in Region, as well as to be shortlisted for Overall Winner and last, but not at all least, to win Tidiest Large Town in Ireland – these are all outstanding achievements and testament to the co-operative spirit here in Killarney town.
It is apt that all involved in this huge effort receive the recognition they richly deserve. For the success achieved in this year’s 2023 Tidy Towns Competition, and the hard work that goes into securing that success, should be recognised. Commentary made by the Tidy Towns adjudication committee highly commends the look, feel and ambiance of Killarney town. They also commented on the town’s schools, Killarney’s new communities volunteers, community groups, businesses and industry all gelling together. This is the secret of Killarney’s shared success, the town’s strong volunteer tradition and pride in their community!
The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Brendan Cronin and Killarney Looking Good Chairperson Michael Gleeson were in unison in thanking Killarney Looking Good Volunteers and all those who come out year-round, fair weather and foul. Their dedication sees them “rise to the challenge of keeping Killarney looking so fine throughout the year”, said Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Brendan Cronin at the gathering of volunteers and Kerry County Council staff at Fitzgerald Stadium. Chairperson Michael Gleeson also thanked the Community Employment Scheme staff, the Meitheal, and the Municipal District elected members who have always supported Killarney Looking Good.
However, special thanks was also made to Flossie and Beach Cleaners, one of the newest group of volunteers who helped out in 2023 in keeping Killarney looking great by Municipal District Manager Mrs Angela McAllen during the gathering. Mrs McAllen went on to commend the sponsors of Killarney Looking Good, who have been so generous with their support – “without whose help the task would be so much the larger” she stated.
All gathered agreed that the enormous contributions made over the years by the dearly departed and much missed Yvonne Quill and Father Michael Murphy were best recognised by the carrying on of their work by all. Their work over the years continues to be an inspiration for all in reaching the high standards they helped to establish.
The wide range and sheer numbers of volunteers and supporters that have contributed over last 30 plus years, is significant. “All of these contributions are important, are valued, are appreciated, and will be needed into the future. We have a strong tradition in Killarney of working together to a shared goal: To keep Killarney beautiful, green, and growing,” stated Chairperson Michael Gleeson.
