D.T.A.
would like to remind people that Carlow Litter League will continue until the end of March 2008. Please keep Tullow litter free. Thanks to anyone who helped in anyway during 2007. We wish all the people of Tullow a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Tullow Tidy Towns Group Sept/Oct 2007
wish to acknowledge and congratulate the whole community on being awarded 270 points in this year’s Tidy Towns Competition. This was a great achievement especially considering Carlow town was awarded 275 points, winning them a Silver medal. Well done to Carlow!
It was recognised by the judges, in their report, that the residents, businesses, individuals, schools and public bodies/agencies all worked well to achieve this high mark. We hope that this will encourage more people to get involved in 2008.
Aughrim won the overall award with 299 points. There is no reason why we can’t reach this standard in the future. We welcome your help and support at any time. Every little counts.
For further info on how you might be able to help contact Mary Walsh: 059 91 52088

TULLOW TIDY TOWN (D.T.A.) APRIL 2007
Tullow Tidy Towns group would like to thank all the residential groups who took part in the Carlow Litter Action League. The winner will be announced on April 18th, 2007. Hillbrook Estate and Hawthorn Drive are in the Tullow final.
Thanks to Carlow County Council, FAS Community Employment Scheme and Carlow Leaders workers who keep Tullow looking so well.
National Spring Clean Week will take place for the month of April. If anyone wants to get involved ring 01 4002219.
Litter is our responsibility.

 

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The membership of the Develop Tullow Association consists people from the town of Tullow who are concerned with the overall development of the town of Tullow.

 

The Develop Tullow Association has a number of subcommittees who are responsible for:-

- Council Liaison

- Tidy Towns

- The Tullow Summer Festival

- St. Patrick's Day Parade

- Town Planning and Development

- Business watch

 

Develop Tullow Association is one of the Sponsor Organisations of the Tullow Group F. A. S. Community Employment Scheme. At present three participant workers on the Tullow Group F.A.S. are engaged in Tidy Town Work.

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DEVELOP TULLOW ASSOCIATION NEWS

A.G.M. 2003 Edition

Forward Together

 

Activities

Town Development
Tidy Towns

Festival
St Patrick's Day Parade
Christmas Lights
Council Liaison
Business Watch

 

List of DTA Members and how to contact

CHAIRPERSON	Gregory Brophy	0503-51242
Vice Chairperson	Ken Dunne	086-2933935
Secretary	Ruth McDermott	0503-51196
Treasurer	Lar Byrne	0503-52122
P.R.O.	Michael Cleary	0503-51903
	COMMITTEE
David Griffin	Sean Rohan	Joe O'Toole
Bob Jeffers	Eileen McNabb	Marcus McCormack
Breda Broughan	Aidan Flemming	James Orbinski
Pat O'Toole	Mary Walsh	Robin Johnson
Alec Patton	Ray Flynn	Matthew Conry
Dr. John Murray	Laz Murphy	Joe O'Neill
Donny Studdard	Jacinta Moody Edge

 

 

Chairman’s Message - Mr. Gregory Brophy

As chairman of Develop Tullow Association, I would like to present a review of some of our activities in the last twelve months, This was another busy year and many thanks go to the members of our main committee and many sub-committees for their work and dedication. A particular thanks and well done is due to Eileen McNabb who received a Carlow People of the year award in the environment category. Our aims and goals continue to be the improvement of our environmental, commercial and cultural base, whether organising events such as the floral festival, Christmas Lights, participating in the tidy towns or craft fairs, St. Patrick's day parade, making submissions on various county developments plans or town plans. I would like to Thank our local councilors for their help and co-operation and the staff of Carlow Co. Council and especially to the former Co. Manager Mr. Tom Dowling who, also encouraged and supported our various local activities. I welcome the new Co. Manager Mr. Joe Crockett and wish him well. Thanks to Carlow Leader for their financial support of the floral festival, without which it would not have been such a success, along with the assistance of Carlow Tourism the profile of our town reached new heights. Finally a brief word on finance, while thanking those who make monthly contributions and those who have helped with sponsorship during the year we have to realise that the great resource we have i.e. voluntary help and commitment cannot be fully utilised without finance. I appeal to people in business or otherwise in the town to take out a membership of our organisation so we can continue the activities mentioned in this newsletter. If you would like to be involved in some of the committees or have any suggestions to make please contact me or any other member of the association (please see members list above).

 

Special Olympics - Tullow Welcomes Bolivian Athletes The Special Olympics were founded in America by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 and the June Special Olympics in Dublin will be the biggest sporting event in the world in 2003. The Special Olympics cater for athletes with learning disabilities and are unlike the Para Olympics, which caters for athletes with physical disabilities. Tullow is delighted to act as the host town for 22 athletes and coaches from Bolivia (South America). These athletes will arrive in Tullow on Monday 16th June, and remain with us for four days to acclimatise to the Irish weather and to prepare for the Special Olympics.
We need your help to ensure that the Bolivian delegations have an enjoyable stay in Tullow. You can assist in one of three ways:
1. Act as a host family for the athletes and coaches
2. Assist us with transport for the athletes
3. General assistance
If you are interested in assisting in Tullow Host Town committee in welcoming the Bolivian delegation, please contact Michael Cleary (0503) 51903 or Rose Sheppard (086) 8891058 for more information.

Tidy Towns Marks

1996    195 marks

2002    224 marks

Tidy Towns

Success/People Working Together
The continued rise in marks since 1996 have been due to the contributions of so many, especially the F.A.S. workers, Ned, Mick and Harry who finished this November and also Joe, Johnny and Andy who continue to carry out a huge workload I thank our local engineer Kieran Cullinane, the people of Tullow, the Residents' Groups and the Tidy Town committee. This year we worked successfully with Carlow Co. Council, Carlow Tourism and Carlow Leader to further develop the environmental presentation of Tullow.

Tullow was again rewarded in November when Tullow Tidy Towns was presented with a County Environmental Award in the Carlow People of the Year Awards. Thank you to the people who nominated our work. Tullow town itself featured on a promotional video compiled by Carlow Co. Council as a busy market town that was instrumental in bringing about its own changes. This video was distributed to every Tidy Town Committee in the country by the Dept. of Environment with the annual entry details for the competition.

While many associate Tidy Towns with Floral Displays only, there are many other areas vital to presenting Tullow as a unit. Many of the recommendations of our plan are underway but at this point the development of under-utilised sites and derelict buildings is a vital area to be addressed. We have lobbied for advancement of the Town Renewal Scheme as these derelict areas are hindering the overall presentation of Tullow.
Finally as Chairperson of a Tidy Town Group 1 am conscious of the valuable impact the many new housing developments can have. By supporting local retail and business, these Tullow residents can contribute very significantly to Tidy Towns as the extra business turnover will eventually lead to less derelict buildings and improved shop fronts and ultimately to a more vibrant town to live in.
Eileen McNabb, Chairperson

County National and international coverage for Tullow

One of the highlights of the summer was undoubtedly the visit of 28 International Roses. Tullow bloomed on the 21st August 2002. The input by the local people who decorated stalls, provided entertainment, arts and crafts, nursery characters, extra floral displays, vintage cars and all round support was wonderful.

 

Christmas Lighting in Tullow

Christmas Lighting is very important for both the Social and Commercial life of the whole area, and our community and visitors has again enjoyed illuminated Streets over the Festive Period. The system we now have is modem, safe and attractive. The lighting of the trees near the River Slaney enhanced the beauty of our bridge and showed the potential for further improvements in our environment for everybody's benefit and enjoyment. Sincere thanks to all the people in Tullow, who completed the work involved and to those who contributed financially.

Floral Festival Trail - Mr. Bernard Duff Environmental Officer Carlow Co. Council

In 2002 Carlow Local Authorities in conjunction with Carlow Tourism organised Carlow's Inaugural Floral Festival Trail. The Festival was based in six centres around the county and its success was based on the input, enthusiasm and hard work of all the members of the communities involved.
Tullow was selected as the venue for the Festival on day 6 (21/8/02) and the Develop Tullow Association and all the people of Tullow embraced the challenge of organising a fun filled, educational day with vigour and enthusiasm.
Events included on the day were: Floral Nursery Rhyme Village, Traditional Street Stalls, and Floral Workshops. Flower arranging exhibition, Street Entertainment and Orionna in Concert. Tullow also had the honour of being the first town in Carlow to welcome the Rose of Tralee contestants and the manner with which this was planned, organised and carried out reflected the professionalism of the committee involved. Over a week later and after having experienced many different events in Carlow, Tipperary and Kerry, the Rose Contestants in the Dome in Tralee were still talking about the welcome they received in Tullow. This was broadcast around the world and was a proud moment for the people in Tullow.
The Festival Day in Tullow was resounding success, the visitor numbers, the entertainment, the fun and even the weather was comparable to any festival anywhere in Ireland or abroad.
Carlow Floral Festival Trail is happening in 2003, it is important that Tullow keep up this high standard, if you feel you can assist or would like to be involved please contact any Develop Tullow Association member.

St. Patrick's Day Parade. 17th March 2003!!!!
The St . Patricks Day Parade was a great success last year and thanks to all the organisers who gave willingly of their time and effort to produce a day of excitement and delight for all.
We again ask for support from the local businesses, sports clubs, and community groups and Bands in arranging floats for the 17th March.

 

Name That Road
Looking for suggestions to name the New Inner Relief Road along the Slaney River in Tullow. Please send suggestions with your name and address to Jacinta Edge, Develop Tullow Association, The Square, Tullow, Co Carlow.

Wild West Festival

During the Wild West Festival many events took place;

1. Mr. Tullow competition that was held in the Tara Arms was a great success and was very well supported.
2. Miss Tullow held in J.J's.
Both of these were terrific fun events.
3. Unplugged session with international artists and local musicians, which was held in the Tara Arms. This really "Rocked" the Tara Arms and the younger generation of our community.
4. An awesome great night was had at the Battle of The Bands, held in the Abbey Bar. Many young bands came from all around the country to perform and they all performed excellently.
5. Wild West Show day was the most exciting festival event with Professional actors, Tullow Variety Group and local volunteers playing parts. There was an afternoon and evening show followed by music and disco at night. The community thoroughly enjoyed this fan filled occasion.
6. Cowboy walkabout (During the Tullow Agricultural Show) with various shootouts and Bucking Bronco. Develop Tullow Association are trilled to be involved with Tullow Agricultural Show.
7. The Wild West Men escorted Roses of Tralee and lead the parade through Carlow.
David Griffin, Chairman

 

Finance

As we all know Develop Tullow Association is run voluntary by the local community for the betterment of Tullow and its surrounding areas. While there are a limited number of grants available from Carlow County Council and organisations such as Carlow Leader and F.A.S. we have an ever increasing demand on money to achieve our primary goals. At the moment we have 13 Business's in Tullow who contribute monthly to Develop Tullow Association and while we thank these people for their contributions we would like to point out that they only cover the costs of our annual insurance. For example the Tidy Towns committee spent €950 last season for petrol for the lawn mowers just to keep our green areas tidy, and again thanks to F.A.S. who employed the person to do this work, what will happen if F.A.S. cease to exist. We appeal to all people in Tullow be it either an individual an organisation or a business to make an effort and support Develop Tullow Association financially after all it is to everyone's benefit in the long term.

Lar Byrne Treasurer

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PRIDE OF PLACE on July 8th  --- July 17th 2005
The co-ordinating Committee for Tullow's Pride of Place entry send a huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to help make an ordinary working day in Tullow so special.
To the staff of the Parish Centre, the Cairdeas Centre, the Day Care Centre, Forward Steps, the Captain Murphy Memorial Hall and to the Church Floral Festival Committee thank you sincerely for all the wonderful work.
To the 65 Community, Voluntary and School Groups, to the entertainers in the Centres and the Carpark to the stall holders, to the adults and children who dressed in costume thank you for the added colour and cheer.
To the Parish FAS workers, to our Leader Scheme workers, to Local Authority Tullow area staff, to all who helped in the clean ups for weeks before and to Kathryn and Clare from the Carlow Office. To every Resident. Resident Group, and business who painted, displayed flowers, and added to the day with window displays to celebrate Tullow, thank you for your input and support.
To the vintage car owners, Donny and to the local Gardat for helping out with the traffic thank you.
Tullow has celebrated a memorable week and succeeded in linking together a celebratory display of all groups who contributed so much to life in Tullow.
Well done to everyone. We must wait until October 26th for the Co-operation Ireland adjudicators overview of Tullow. It was a pleasure to welcome both adjud tors to Tullow as part of all the celebrations in Summer 2005.

PRIDE OF PLACE - FRIDAY 8th JULY
All are invited to visit all of the Display Centres open on the day from 1 - 5.30 p.m.
See special programme for details available in the Church Parish Centre and shops.
"Many hands make light work". The final preparations for Friday include a major clean up of all streets and approach roads. If you are free on this Wednesday evening 6th July please come to the Parish Centre at 7 p.m. to help with this clean up night. Your help for even one hour would be most appreciated
Also the support of each resident and business owner to make sure that their road frontage is weed free and litter free would also be of great assistance.
Thank you to all Businesses and shops who are joining in the day displaying "Tullow Celebrates Past, Present" window displays.

THANK YOU 5th June 2005
Tullow Tidy Towns Group thank everyone who generously contributed to the Annual Collection last weekend The amount raised was €939.17 which will help towards the floral displays this summer
Thank you sincerely. The Group have concluded that the maintenance of the eight approach roads alone amounts to almost five miles - a lot of area to try to cover not including, grass, flowers and streets

FLORAL REMINDER 5th June 2005
Tullow Tidy Towns Group appeal to all residents and business owners in every area of Tullow to put in an extra special effort over the next two weeks as Tullow is entered in three different competitions
Tidy Towns, Pride of Place, and Floral Pride. Please display flowers and baskets. We appeal that you keep footpaths, business premises, open yard areas, gardens and boundary walls, clean and tidy for the months of June, July, August. We really need every bodies help this summer to make Tullow a better town for all. Floral Pride Judges will visit on 7th July and Tidy Towns judges in June.

SUMMER HELP, THANK YOU May 2005
DTA Ltd have entered Tullow in this years Tidy Town Competition and Carlow's Floral Pride Competition. This summer there is also a third competition, The National All-Ireland Pride of Place Competition. Judging will be in June, July and August. The rise in marks from 195 to 234, an average of 5 marks each year, reflects the huge improvements in Tullow. Many of our derelict sites have been upgraded and at the same time ten new housing estates have extended Tullow, not including the new retirement village and the Mount Wolseley complex. The support of all residents has been excellent and this year the group are appealing to each resident and business owner to help keep their area of road frontage well presented. Linked together each area helps to present a tidy town. The town has developed beyond the capabilities of two workers so all residents are asked to help outside their own area.

LATEST NEWS April 2005

APRIL 2005

The A.G.M. of Develop Tullow Association took place early April. In his address the outgoing Chairperson Kenny Dunne said that Tullow was growing and developing with few obstacles. He invited all members of the community to get involved in the activities of D.T.A.. He said "We are here for all the people of Tullow and we need more people involved in the committee. Carlow County Council would be more committed to Tullow if more people were committed to the town"

The chairperson went on to thank the local Councillors, and Pat Connolly the local area engineer for their assistance during the year. Eileen McNabb and the members of Tidy Towns Committe were thanked for the work done throughout the year. Liz Savage and Tullow Group F.A.S. workers were thanked particularly for erecting the Christmas lights.The chairperson finally thanked his fellow committee members and officers Ruth Morrissey Hon Sec. Lar Byrne Hon. Treasurer, and all involved in festival Day preparations.

Lar Byrne presented the Treasurers report which indicated that the organisation was very much dependant on grants from Carlow County Council in order to fund its various activities.

The follow were elected as officers of D.T.A. for 2005/2006. Chairperson Ken Dunne, Vice Chairperson Laz Murphy. Directors elected Greg Brophy, Dr. John Murray, Breda Broughan, Mary Walsh, Eileen Mcnabb, Tony Gahan, Adian Flemming, Donnie Studdert, Bob Jeffers, William Patton, John Colgan, Joey O'Neill, Lar Byrne, Pat O'Toole.

During the open fourm the success of the St Patrick's Day Parade and car parking availability in Tullow were discussed.

LEAGUE WITH A DIFFERENCE – JOIN IN December 2004
D. T. A. remind school students, business owners and home owners that Tullow has been entered in the County Carlow Litter League promoted by Carlow County Council. This is your chance to be part of a Competitive League with a difference - no football, no hurley - just a brush and regular fixtures from now until Spring. Villages, towns and residential areas around the County compete against each other and scores are allocated by visiting referees based on the town’s efforts in the fight against litter. D. T. A. remind all that if litter is present on the footpath outside your premises then Tullow will loose valuable marks and the effort put in by neighbouring owners is wasted. We appeal to young and old to be aware of the effort to rid Tullow and the county of the scourge of litter on our streets. Well done to the Residential areas who are scoring high points. All results are on the local papers every fortnight. Please play your part, be a team member. Tullow will gain - it is a novel way to make people think before they discard their rubbish. All sports fans this is your chance - keep the areas outside sports grounds litter tree after your training sessions. A big thank you to the staff of A.I.B. who have also adapted a role in this new initiative by Carlow County Council leading the way through their positive response to the efforts being made.

TULLOW WASTE CLUB
Businesses in Tullow urged to take part in pilot scheme.
A new waste management imitative “Tullow Waste Club” was launched at Mount Wolseley Hotel recently.
New waste packaging regulations came into effect in March 2004.
These regulations require all businesses to segregate waste packaging generated on their premises into specified waste streams such as waste glass, aluminium, paper, fibreboard, wood, plastic, etc and to have such waste collected by authorised disposal operators for recycling or face severe fines.
In order to get the “Tullow Waste Club” off the ground a free service will offered on a pilot basis to businesses in only in the Tullow area.
This pilot scheme will be managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Race Against waste Staff.
The Tullow steering committee is Joe Deacon Distag, Philip Doran Interlink Curriers, John Colgan Tara Arms, Michael Clowry C.A.H.A.L., George Murphy Slaney Service Station, and Joe O’Toole Jnr O’Toole’s Garage.
The next step is to have an audit of waste generated by businesses, profile the town of Tullow and figure out requirements for a tendering process.
It is envisaged that the “Tullow Waste Club” should be up and running by 2005
For further information contact Jacqui McNabb at 059 91 32337

 

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