Waterford and its surrounding areas again notched up impressive marks in this year’s Tidy Towns competition.
While Moynalty, County Meath emerged as the overall winner in this year’s competition with 316 points, many local areas gained top results.
The 2013 competition featured entries from 832 towns and villages throughout the country.
Waterford City gained a silver medal as did Tidy Towns stalwart Stradbally.
Lismore was awarded a gold medal, with Dungarvan also achieving silver.
Dunmore East received an Endeavour Award and a prize of €500.
Results for local areas are as follows: Waterford City 209; Fenor 284; Cheekpoint 242; Dunhill 263; Passage East and Crooke 259; Portlaw 251; Dunmore East 244; Stradbally 306; Kilmacthomas 234; Dungarvan 298; Tramore 278; Fiddown 250; Mullinavat 241; Thomastown 257; Piltown 266; Tullahought 301; Inistioge 302; Carrick-on-Suir 264; New Ross 251.
