Presentation of new perpetual trophies in 8 categories
A formal presentation to award winners in 8 categories took place on Friday night last, 22nd March in the Athy Heritage Centre Museum.
Best overall: Tir na nOg Childcare
Best Sporting Group: Castlemitchell GFC
Best Community Entrant: Kildare County Show
Best Walking Group: Athy Men's Shed
Best Youth Group: Athy Scouts
Best Business Entrant: Clancy's Public House
Best Entertainment Group: Farrell Caffrey School of Irish Dancing
Best New Entrant: Tiny Tots Preschool
The Athy Town Promoters Group would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support in making the St. Patrick's Day Parade a reality: Main Sponsors: Athy International Concentrates (Coca Cola) and Athy Town Council. Associate sponsors: Clanard Court Hotel, AIB Bank, Harbour View Construction, Athy Lions Club, Ardreigh Ltd., David Walsh Civil Engineering, Ryenn Developments, Kildare Landscape Services, Clancy's Public House and Shaw's Department Stores.
The Athy Town Promoters Group was formed in 2009 and is committed to proactively promoting the 'Celebrate Athy' theme through festivals and events in our town. The group is comprised of representatives of Athy Chamber, Shop Athy, Athy Town Council, Athy Tidy Towns, Athy Young at Heart, Kildare County Show Committee, Outdoor Tourism Project and the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum. The organisers acknowledge the grateful assistance of the Athy Gardai, Civil Defence, Order of Malta and Kildare County Council (Athy Area Office).