Last Tuesday night, Mallow Tidy Towns volunteers did a litter pick along both sides of Ballydaheen, around Foleys, Knights and Lower Summerhill. On Saturday morning, the ‘Heavy Gang’ worked again on the area near the funeral home – and finished it. That is the first phase of the improvements at Bowling Green completed. We used several layers of old newspapers, including the Mallow Star!, to form a weed barrier which works very well. As well as being eco-friendly, it is a very responsible way to re-cycle yesterday’s news! Tommy tipped the stones out and the boys spread them. While this was happening, three ladies freshened up the tree planter boxes at the bridge and two other volunteers varnished the historical mural at Bridge Street. We had commented that the area was staying remarkably litter-free since the make-over. What we didn’t realise was that Mick and Lil Cremin from Cremin Cycles, Bridge Street have been cleaning there every Monday morning and during the week. They will also ensure the trees are watered, and the planters touched up with preservative when necessary. Sincere thanks, guys. This is the kind of community involvement that we encourage and are pleased to assist.

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