Tidiness and Litter Control

2026 Adjudication Report Mark 61 out of 90

The town was clean to a good standard with no observed issues of litter or dumping. The on-going construction works does leave the town centre areas looking slightly untidy and perhaps ‘dusty’ from the construction traffic and groundworks. Some old timber fencing inside the entrance to the Amenity Park needs to be removed – perhaps it could be reused for holding green waste compost.

The High Cross green at the crossroads looks patchy from recent (utility?) works with the grass slowly recovering. A red plastic litter bin beside the High Cross looks out of place beside this historic monument – indeed any litter bin on this small green space would look out of place.

Special mention to the lady manually removing weeds along the footpath between the High Cross green and the school at the time of adjudication. Her work is appreciated and that of all volunteers taking part in weekly and annual clean-up events.

2025 Adjudication Report Mark 60 out of 90

Murroe was generally very clean and tidy on adjudication day. Streets and footpaths were free of litter and the recycling bank was neatly presented. Here and there, some weed growth has become a bit of an issue along footpaths, e.g. at Glenstal Gate. You participated in this year’s Team Limerick Cleanup, while volunteers and community workers perform a weekly litter pick – well done to them. The church railings have been washed and looked smart on my visit.

2024 Adjudication Report Mark 59 out of 90

A very good standard of litter control was observed during our visit to Murroe with the village centre looking very neat and tidy. Aside from a small amount of litter on the approach road from Cappamore and on the entrance to the village from Newport, Murroe was letter free - so well done to everyone involved in your weekly clean ups and Thursday night litter picks as this is considered to be a very good performance. Praise is also due to everyone who maintains the bring bank as it was spotless during our visit. The standard of tidiness is also high. It was clear during our visit that your volunteers pay close attention to removing weeds and sweeping footpaths on a regular basis. However, further improvements are possible - particularly in relation to signage as some untidy examples were visible during adjudication. The black and white directional sign (for Murroe and Annacotty) and the stop sign on the Cappamore road were in need of attention while the ‘slow children’ sign approaching the pedestrian crossing was also in poor condition. In addition, the 30 kmph signs at Ros Fearna required maintenance. Elsewhere, a very untidy litter bin could be seen at the entrance to the Gilmartin estate while the railings to the Church and the flag poles at the Muintir na Tire Hall have discoloured and would benefit from power washing. We were pleased to read in your entry form that your committee have been participating in the Team Limerick cleanup and we urge you to keep this up.

2023 Adjudication Report Mark 57 out of 90

On entering Murroe, there is an air of care & the village looked clean & tidy on adjudication day. Well done on working with Limerick City & County Council in painting on stencils re dog fouling rather than using posters. The Bottle Bank at the Hall was clean & tidy on adjudication day as were the two clothes bank near the Monument. It is so encouraging for you as a group to have the physical support of Spar who have their staff engage in litter collection. This is a testament to civil pride. 

Well done on your continued involvement in the annual TLC8 Limerick event. The pictures on social media of the amount of litter collected are eye opening. Was the total amount collected up or down on last year’s collection? Unfortunately, there was litter strewn about in the green area beside the Spar. What was most frustrating about the scene was that there was a litterbin located alongside. These sights make one wonder about the mindset of the litter bugs! Some large pieces of litter were also found in the Church grounds, the aftermath of a fast food meal. The Amenity Park obviously attracts groups given its secluded location & the detritus of a party was seen in the vegetation in one area while enjoying the circular walk. The sign on the gate unfortunately did not deter their behaviour. There was a significant amount of litter on the roadway as one turned right into Garranbawn Estate. 

2022 Adjudication Report Mark 56 out of 90

Murroe has been involved in Team Limerick Clean-up again in 2022, with volunteers from Tidy Towns collecting Litter on the day and it kick starts your spring and summer works programme. You have regular litter pick patrols at which the scouts help and keep a constant eye on litter all the time. LCC maintain the litter bins and your group does sweeping operations on evenings. The GAA organises scrap metal collections twice yearly and you have recycling bins for cans, bottles and clothing which are maintained at regular intervals. In regard to dog fouling, stencils are placed on footpaths elsewhere in Limerick – they are better than posters which can add to clutter. Well done on these various activities – we found Murroe very clean and tidy. 

2021 Adjudication Report Mark 53 out of 90

In Murroe, as in other communities, families worked in separate groups for Team Limerick Clean Up 6 while maintaining social distancing as was required last April. Individuals have continued this litter pick up and you tell us of members of the community who undertake this while on their daily walk …. that is a great commitment form them. Hedge trimming and weeding are done when necessary ‘to keep grass margins and overhanging hedges neat and tidy’. The monument area has been kept in pristine condition for the past two years by your TT Chairperson – well done. LCCC collect all the waste which you collect which has been previous segregate by you into recyclables and general waste. We are delighted to read that you are examining the number of poles and signs erected around the village. Often these poles are unnecessary as signage is either obsolete or can be combined with others. 

2019 Adjudication Report Mark 52 out of 90

You took part in Team Limerick Clean Up 5 which besides removing fly tipping around the village, is a great way to promote your organisation in the community. The village was virtually litter free so your daily litter pick ups are proving successful. Well done to all involved. The bring bank area was clean and bins had been recently emptied ready to receive the next tranche of bottles and cans. While the grass was neatly cut in the housing estates the edges were growing over the kerbs which gave a somewhat unkempt feel – trim these back with a spade in the spring which will keep them neat and tidy for most of the summer. We note that the local Scouts assist in your annual clean-up evening and in addition this year they cleaned and painted all the flower pots for you. The entrance at the Five Cross Road has a total of six poles not to mention street lighting poles and telephones poles with various signs attached which gives this area a cluttered feeling. We suggest you discuss this issue with the area office in LCCC and see if it can be resolved with some of these poles removed and signage coordinated. 

2018 Adjudication Report Mark 52 out of 90

It is obvious that you are putting in a big effort to keep Murroe tidy and the area is a credit to you. This is an arduous task, but the rewards are there for all to see. Well done for the work that you are doing to prevent dog fouling. Your participation in the Team Limerick Clean-up is applauded, and it is delightful to learn that the amount of material collected each year continues to reduce.

2017 Adjudication Report Mark 52 out of 90

This category has been kinder to you in recent years and that is probably because you understand what is involved in it. Your group can relate to the tangible and tidiness is tangible. You have your litter picking time table. You were out on Good Friday. You put up posters and wash the paths. Great. I promise not to mention underground cabling. Your village presents itself proudly and brightly. An adjudicator cannot see what improvements have been made during the year but can say that buildings seem freshly painted, an example is that long stretch of yellow wall which has been given priority despite limited resources or the fresh black and white paint on the kerbing of the Monument, so important for the traffic. There is another example of this paint at the shrubbery at the Five Roads. The gate with the horse shoe design is a delight The railings at the Church could do with some attention as could the gable of the GAA clubhouse. The forge is worth minding with immediate attention needed for its doors. A wooden main gate and a pedestrian wooden gate beside it are in need of a touch of black stain. Make sure that road signs are not allowed look shabby. There is some litter, the commercial area of Garanbawn being the major black spot.