Name Our Gritter Challenge

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This winter, we are inviting primary schools from across Clare to take part in our exciting gritter-naming competition! It’s a great chance to help name seven of our hardworking gritters that keep our roads safe during icy weather.



Get creative and have fun! The winning name will be proudly displayed on the gritter for everyone to see, and the winner will have their moment to shine!


Ideas to Inspire

• Local Names: Gritty Casey, The Grits of Moher

• Fun Inspired: Gritty Gritty Bang Bang; Elsa

• Punny Names: Spready Mercury, Luke Snowalker


What You Could Win

• The winning names will be displayed on the gritter truck.

• A photo opportunity with the gritter they have named.

• A certificate of achievement from Clare County Council.

• The winning schools will be announced on local media and social media.


How to Enter

This competition is open to all primary schools in Clare. Teachers can submit a maximum of 7 entries per school via the online form. The online form can accessed below or by clicking HERE

Let’s see what creative and clever names you can come up with to keep Clare moving safely this winter! We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 24th January 2025.


This winter, we are inviting primary schools from across Clare to take part in our exciting gritter-naming competition! It’s a great chance to help name seven of our hardworking gritters that keep our roads safe during icy weather.



Get creative and have fun! The winning name will be proudly displayed on the gritter for everyone to see, and the winner will have their moment to shine!


Ideas to Inspire

• Local Names: Gritty Casey, The Grits of Moher

• Fun Inspired: Gritty Gritty Bang Bang; Elsa

• Punny Names: Spready Mercury, Luke Snowalker


What You Could Win

• The winning names will be displayed on the gritter truck.

• A photo opportunity with the gritter they have named.

• A certificate of achievement from Clare County Council.

• The winning schools will be announced on local media and social media.


How to Enter

This competition is open to all primary schools in Clare. Teachers can submit a maximum of 7 entries per school via the online form. The online form can accessed below or by clicking HERE

Let’s see what creative and clever names you can come up with to keep Clare moving safely this winter! We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 24th January 2025.


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