Community and Tidy Towns Awards are presented

Ten special Community Awards were presented this evening to groups and individuals in the annual Kilcullen Community Awards Night, writes Brian Byrne.

The recipients included Emma Birchall, for her work in organising the St Patrick's Day Parade as a Gathering event; Chrissie Byrne for winning again the World Womens Strokeplay Championship; the Kilcullen AFC Ladies Team for their Championship winning ways this season.

Nessa Dunlea and Mary Orford received their Award for organising the Memories of Main Street Gathering event; Jimmy Aspell for his fundraising for cancer care; The Bridge Magazine for its contribution to Kilcullen life over more than four decades; and the Kilcullen Bridge Club for its contribution to social life in Kilcullen.

Annette McCarthy was given an Award for her many years of teaching in Kilcullen, especially in the area of special needs; and Teresa Meaney received one for her work with Kilcullen's Senior Citizens.

A special Award for the Best Community Facility was given to St Bridget's Pitch and Putt Club, which celebrated its 25th anniversary recently.

Tidy Towns Awards were also presented. Best Large Estate went to Bishop Rogan Park; Best Small Estate to Sunbury; Best Green Area to Nicholastown; Most Improved Estate to Bishop Rogan Park.

The Best New Business Award went to The River Cafe; Best Business Premises to Bardons; Best Window Display to Nolan's of Kilcullen; and Awards for Excellent Presentation to Ger's Fruit and Veg and to Nichola Kennedy.