The County Limerick village of Glin has received national recognition after being named one of the principal winners in Cooperation Ireland’s annual Pride of Place Competition 2009.
At an award ceremony held in Newcastle in County Down last night, the West Limerick village was named overall winner of Category 3, catering for population centres of 500-1000 people. The Glin Development Association was lauded for its maritime-themed submission, which featured a recently installed footbridge over the Corbry River, children’s playground and Glin pier.
There was further success for the County at this year’s all-island competition with Broadford Development Association being named as a runner-up in Category 2 (Population 200-500) for their work in helping to develop the Daycare Centre and Community Crèche amongst other local facilities.
Pride of Place aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that community groups make to society. The initiative, first piloted in the summer of 2003, came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Cappamore Development Association won a national title in 2008.
Commenting on County Limerick’s performance in the 2009 competition, Councillor David Naughton stated: “The performance of local participants is evidence of the depth and breadth of voluntary activity underway in communities across the County. Limerick County Council and its elected representatives are pleased to have worked closely with this year’s entrants, and would like to sincerely congratulate Glin and Broadford for achieving national recognition for their respective communities. Special mention should be made of Bruff-Grange-Meanus Community Council who also performed excellently.”
Glin Councillor John Sheahan expressed his delight that the local Development Association was named overall winner of a keenly contested category. He added: “This is an outstanding achievement for Glin and members of the local community. A huge amount of work has been carried out in the village to make it a more attractive place to live in, work and visit. Our success is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when the Local Authority and the community work together.”
As a category winner Glin Development Association received an exclusive crystal decorative memento along with a cheque for 2,000 euro. Broadford Development Association, meanwhile, was presented with a framed certificate and a cheque for 500 euro.
Mary Lee Geary of Broadford Development Association said that being named as a runner-up in a national competition was a tribute to everyone who had contributed to the Association’s success, including those who helped out during the Pride of Place presentation in July. He continued: “The Association is grateful for the assistance it received from Limerick County Council. Special thanks should also be given to members of the local community who assisted us in our efforts throughout the year.”
Ms. Josephine Cotter Coughlan, Director of Services, Limerick County Council, congratulated this year’s nominated projects for doing their local communities and the County proud.
Commenting on the benefits of taking part in Pride of Place, she noted: “This competition focuses on local communities, both north and south of the border, coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their area. Groups have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from others and further promote their activities. There is no doubt that local communities that have participated in the past have benefited greatly from their experiences. It has provided them with an excellent opportunity to highlight the elements of their areas that they have civic pride in, and gave them a platform to showcase the work they are doing on a continual basis.”
At an award ceremony held in Newcastle in County Down last night, the West Limerick village was named overall winner of Category 3, catering for population centres of 500-1000 people. The Glin Development Association was lauded for its maritime-themed submission, which featured a recently installed footbridge over the Corbry River, children’s playground and Glin pier.
There was further success for the County at this year’s all-island competition with Broadford Development Association being named as a runner-up in Category 2 (Population 200-500) for their work in helping to develop the Daycare Centre and Community Crèche amongst other local facilities.
Pride of Place aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that community groups make to society. The initiative, first piloted in the summer of 2003, came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Cappamore Development Association won a national title in 2008.
Commenting on County Limerick’s performance in the 2009 competition, Councillor David Naughton stated: “The performance of local participants is evidence of the depth and breadth of voluntary activity underway in communities across the County. Limerick County Council and its elected representatives are pleased to have worked closely with this year’s entrants, and would like to sincerely congratulate Glin and Broadford for achieving national recognition for their respective communities. Special mention should be made of Bruff-Grange-Meanus Community Council who also performed excellently.”
Glin Councillor John Sheahan expressed his delight that the local Development Association was named overall winner of a keenly contested category. He added: “This is an outstanding achievement for Glin and members of the local community. A huge amount of work has been carried out in the village to make it a more attractive place to live in, work and visit. Our success is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when the Local Authority and the community work together.”
As a category winner Glin Development Association received an exclusive crystal decorative memento along with a cheque for 2,000 euro. Broadford Development Association, meanwhile, was presented with a framed certificate and a cheque for 500 euro.
Mary Lee Geary of Broadford Development Association said that being named as a runner-up in a national competition was a tribute to everyone who had contributed to the Association’s success, including those who helped out during the Pride of Place presentation in July. He continued: “The Association is grateful for the assistance it received from Limerick County Council. Special thanks should also be given to members of the local community who assisted us in our efforts throughout the year.”
Ms. Josephine Cotter Coughlan, Director of Services, Limerick County Council, congratulated this year’s nominated projects for doing their local communities and the County proud.
Commenting on the benefits of taking part in Pride of Place, she noted: “This competition focuses on local communities, both north and south of the border, coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their area. Groups have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from others and further promote their activities. There is no doubt that local communities that have participated in the past have benefited greatly from their experiences. It has provided them with an excellent opportunity to highlight the elements of their areas that they have civic pride in, and gave them a platform to showcase the work they are doing on a continual basis.”
