Clonakilty picks up key award 10 weeks after flood

The true grit shown by Clonakilty was rewarded yesterday when the West Cork town claimed the award for the country’s tidiest small town — 10 weeks after being devastated by floods.

The town, awarded 309 marks out of maximum of 400, has been a consistent Tidy Town contender for the top prizes since winning the national title in 1999.

Judges congratulated the town for an excellent performance during a very challenging year because of the flood damage.