Fingers crossed in Co Kildare as litter awards announced next week

The 1st round results of the 2017 IBAL Litter League survey - which Kildare Town won last year - are revealed on Monday.

The results will show the latest ranking of 40 cities and towns in Ireland according to their litter levels.

Towns in Co Kildare will be hoping to achieve high scores in the national competition.

Last year, Kildare finished ahead of Roscommon and Ashbourne, with Waterford City in fourth.

An Taisce, which conducts the surveys on behalf of IBAL, commented in its report on Kildare: “It is rare to find a town in such spotless condition throughout. The Link Road and both approach roads into Kildare Town got the top litter grade and this high standard was sustained for all sites surveyed.”

Congratulating Kildare, Conor Horgan of IBAL announced that once again a foremost artist would be commissioned in conjunction with the community at large to create a significant public sculpture in the town in recognition of its success. “Each year IBAL intends to mark the winning town’s achievement with a permanent piece of art that will enhance the local environment.”

Allan Shine, CEO of  North Kildare Chamber this afternoon congratulated Kildare Town on winning the overall award and in particular congratulated both Kildare County Council and the voluntary groups concerned who ensure that the town is always  a litter-free town which of course  is important in attracting tourists and shoppers into the town.