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The SuperValu TidyTowns Competition is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and had been sponsored by SuperValu since 1991. Advertisement The Journal / YouTube Some 929 towns, made up of over 30,000 volunteers in all, were competing for the prestigious awards, the highest number of entries received in the competition’s history. Announcing Carrick-on-Shannon as the overall winner, Minister Dara Calleary described it as a “special moment of immense pride for Carrick-on-Shannon and indeed the wider county of Leitrim”. Delighted locals stood out in inclement weather to welcome the award home at the weekend. It received a garda escort as it travelled up Carrick-on-Shannon’s Main Street. Leas Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Councillor Gary Prior, welcomed home Carrick-on-Shannon’s Tidy Towns Committee following their achievement. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... 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