Huge boost for Tipperary tourist attraction

Cahir Inch Field was successful this year in its application to renew the Green Flag Award for 2023-2024.
Cahir Inch Field was accredited with a Green Flag Award on the 20 th of September in the category of formal public Green Flag Park sites.

This year the inspection was an Interim Quality Evaluation (mystery shopper) carried out in August. The judges noted that it was evident that nature and biodiversity is being actively promoted.

RECOGNITION
This is further recognition of the great work that has bee undertaken in Cahir with the support of Cahir Tidy Towns volunteers, other organisations and businesses in the town.
Only awarded for exceeding tough environmental standards in green space management and excellence of visitor attractions – the Green Flag Award Scheme is the mark of a quality park or green space and is recognised throughout the world.

PUBLIC PARKS
The Green Flag Award scheme aims to encourage the provision of good quality public parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.

MPRESSIVE
Emlyn Cullen - Programme Manager at the Environmental Education Unit, An Taisce, who manages the Award in Ireland said the visiting judges f were impressed with Cahir Inch Field.

TRIBUTE
She paid tribute to the commitment shown by the Tidy Town volunteers, local community, business groups and Tipperary County Council:
“This is a well maintained and well used public park with ample car parking. It is very evident that nature and biodiversity are being actively promoted and managed in conjunction with the local Tidy Towns and schools. Cahir Inch is a pleasant recreational area which links the castle and other local attractions. The duck feeding station is a lovely addition to the park. Cahir Inch Field is well deserving of its Green Flag.”

WELCOME ADDITION
Councillor Andy Moloney on behalf of Cahir Tidy Towns also paid tribute tothose involved in achieving the Green Flag Award:
“It is a fabulous green enjoyed by many over the summer and also served as a successful location for Heritage Day activities. The addition of the Pétanque club and the proposed accessibility path will be a welcome addition to future visitors to this popular park. I wish to acknowledge the support and work carried out by An Choill Bheag, the Men’s Shed, TÚS,APB Food Group, HSK, Tipperary County Council and the volunteers who maintain the park to the highest standard in order to receive such anhonour. I would also like to thank Leader Board for supporting our new Fionn McCumhail project.”
Anselm McGowan, District Administrator of Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel also spoke of the importance of the award:
“Tipperary County Council are proud to be intrinsically involved in achieving this prestigious award. This is a prime example of what can be achieved when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This endeavour would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel Municipal District, Cahir Tidy Towns and local volunteers who take such pride in this wonderful public amenity.”