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Ireland Reaching Out All - Island Pride of Place Winners
Ireland Reaching Out, Inisbofin and Letterfrack were proud recipients of three ‘Pride of Place’ Awards presented at a gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday last. These award winning communities were three of four communities nominated by Galway Council County to represent the county in this year’s Pride of Place competition:
1. Ballinasloe for their Community Response to Safety
2. Ireland Reaching Out, South East Galway under the Community Tourism Initiative Category
3. Under the Islands Category Inishbofin
4. Letterfrack under population category 0-200
Mayor of the County Cllr. Michael Mogie Maher, the Deputy Mayor Cllr. Bridie Willers & the County Manager Ms. Martina Moloney, were present at the awards ceremony to offer their support to all the nominees. Mayor Maher stated, “I am delighted for all nominees as it demonstrates the level of commitment and involvement of so many people throughout the County who give their time to their community. I am particularly proud of Inishbofin, Letterfrack & South East Galway who have achieved so much for their communities. I also congratulate the people of Ballinasloe for their communities’ Response to Safety, who even though they weren’t successful on the night were highly commended by the judging panel.’’
The Ireland Reaching Out – South East Galway Diaspora Pilot Project were announced as the 2011 Special Achievement Award winners under the Community Tourism Initiative category. The Chairman of Co-Operation Ireland, Christopher Moran & the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, Phil Hogan T.D., presented the award which was accepted by the Chair of Ireland Reaching Out Mike Feerick, the Mayor of the County Cllr. Mogie Maher and some of the many volunteers from the Pilot Project.
Letterfrack were nominated for their efforts in responding to change in their community and providing services for the entire community. Letterfrack was awarded runner up under the population category 0-200 and this award was accepted on behalf of the community by Padraig Lyden, James Kane & the Mayor of the County Cllr. Mogie Maher . Inishbofin were runners- up under the Islands category having achieved significant improvements in the infrastructure, social, economic and cultural aspects of island life. Their award was presented to Simon Murray, Mary Ward, Pat Coyne and his daughter Ruby, together with the Mayor of the County Cllr. Mogie Maher.
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The Pride of Place Competition is all about acknowledging in a meaningful manner the fantastic selfless work being done by people in communities all over the island of Ireland. It is recognition of the work being done to create communities for tomorrow while respecting the heritage and culture of the past. It is recognition of the work being done to create viable, vibrant and visible communities. It is also about giving local authorities an opportunity to participate in the heart of their communities because we recognise that - in addition to providing essential services - we also have a responsibility to build communities.Tidy Towns Workshop
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