Seated L to R: Peggy McGrath, Stephen Deere, Sharon Cunningham, Cian Quish, Catherine Quish. Second Row L to R: Jude McCarthy, Seamus Walsh, Jonas Callanan, Patsy Byrne,
Denis Heffernan, Margaret McGrath, Brigid Heffernan, Marion Dawson. Esther Stokes. Back Row L to R: Seamus Cunningham, John Alymer, Joe Barry, Fr. Seamus Rochford,
Paul Creamer, Padraig Heffernan, Paddy Ryan.
Entente Florale
Emly this year had the honour of representing Ireland in the Entente Florale Competition. The European judges arrived in Emly on Thursday 1th July. It was a festival day in Emly as we welcomed the judges and proudly showed them around our village.
The Emly tidy town representatives onstage after being presented with the silver medal award at the Entente Florale Ceremony in Cervia , Italy
EMLY – Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2009.Quotes from the adjudicators
The usage of many buildings in Emly has changed dramatically with the evolution of Irish village life. Were it not for the care of your community, many stone buildings such as the creamery or Duhig House or the barracks could now be in decay; not so in Emly.
The presentation of the approach roads sends out a strong welcoming vibe to the traveller. One gets the impression that there is a cared for town on the way, a great start to a visit for the traveller and a symbol of pride of place to the resident.
Emly has been transformed over the years. It has become a destination worth a visit. But visitor be warned, for you will be ambushed by the colour and may be inclined to linger longer than you had intended! The pride of the inhabitants is expressed in the every corner of the village.
NATIONWIDE
Emly featured prominently on a recent RTE ‘Nationwide’ programme. If you wish to view this segment please do so by clicking play below
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