Tullamore records ‘exceptional' result in Irish anti-litter league survey
The recently published report ranked 40 towns and cities nationwide from the cleanest to the most littered, describing Tullamore as 'exceptional' and 'cleaner than European norms'.
An excellent approach route in terms of presentation and maintenance was mentioned on the Arden Road/R421.
The R443 Link Road received a grade A rating, with road surfacing, marking, signage and bollards freshly presented along the route. Some cigarette butts were mentioned in terms of litter, however the area directly outside the school was particularly clear.
The report states: 'Examples of top ranking sites included 'Tullamore Food Fayre' at Kilcruttin Business Park, Main Street and Grand Canal Way at Lock 27 – the latter is a lovely waterside environment where further enhancement works are taking place.'
The Deposit Return Scheme outside Lidl also received a Grade A with no litter in the immediate environment, along with Clonmich Approach Road and main street.
The ground, just in front of the facility was dirty, 'perhaps from surplus/spilt liquids', whilst some versions of the Deposit Return Scheme have a 'surplus liquid' feature.
The report noted litter close to the entrance at Tullamore Train Station, along the paving, at the base of the bicycle parking. Items were primarily food related, with some cigarette butts and train tickets.
There was also reported litter at Bridge Lane, with cigarette butts, lower levels of broken glass, sweet papers and chewing gum. Graffiti was very much a feature on several surfaces, included a stretch of colourful wall mural.
O'Connor Square was described as looking 'very well with lovely paving', tree planting and wooden seating.
However, notable cigarette butting knocked the square from a top ranking site to a B+ qualification.
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