The 'Oscars' for tidy communities in Kildare have been handed out - did your area get one?
Dozens of awards were handed out to residents' associations for the 21st annual Co Kildare Pride of Place and Tidy Towns competition.
Kildare County Council hosted a prize-giving ceremony for the winners who included young people, gardeners, residents associations and Tidy Towns committees from across the county.
The Mayor of Kildare, Councillor Brendan Weld presented the prizes and thanked the groups and individual citizens who had taken part for their work and achievements in their neighbourhoods.
Prizes were awarded for voluntary work, community involvement and environmental impact.
This year there were 38 entries representing over 50 estates, 11 prizes were presented in this category. A further eight prizes were awarded in the Best-Kept-Garden competition.
A Special Award was also presented to Solas Bhride, Kildare town who go forward to the National Pride of Place final on November 14.
Kildare’s Tidy Towns groups were also recognised on the night for their ongoing work.
A total of 39 towns and villages entered the competition this year and it has resulted in the best overall result for Kildare in the competition. A total of two gold, six silver and one bronze medal were previously awarded at the national Tidy Towns awards and these towns received a certificate to acknowledge this achievement.