Abbeyfeale, Kileely, Radharc na Cille in Kilmallock and the C-Well Project in Kings Island have been nominated by Limerick City and County Council to represent Limerick in the 2014 IPB Pride of Place Competition.
The annual all-island competition, which is run by Co-operation Ireland in conjunction with local authorities north and south of the border, aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that communities make to society.
Kileely has been entered into the Urban Neighbourhood Category, Radharc na Cille Residents Association is participating in the Housing Estates Category, C-Well is competing under the banner of Community Health Initiative – physical activity while Feale life, Abbeyfeale is entered under the Eco Community Initiative.
Judging in this year’s competition takes place this month with adjudicators visiting the Kileely and Kings Island this Monday (7th July), and Abbeyfeale and Kilmallock on July 28th.
Meanwhile, 2014 represents the first year that Limerick City and County Council as a new local authority will have nominated groups to participate in this competition.
"This will further strengthen Limerick’s strong record of success in the competition," commented Cathaoirleach of Limerick City and County Council, Cllr. Kevin Sheehan.
The Cathaoirleach added: “Limerick is fortunate to have a wealth of community-focused groups and projects that provide services in keeping with the aims and objectives of Pride of Place. This competition also presents local communities with the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from others and further promote their activities. Limerick City and County Councils are delighted to nominate four local projects which we feel have in their own way contributed immeasurably to their respective communities.”
Pride of Place was first piloted in the summer of 2003 and came from Co-operation Ireland - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Limerick’s most recent national success in the competition came in 2013 when Castleview Park, Newcastle West, Limerick Youth Service and Moyross won 1st and 2nd in their respective categories beating off stiff competition from all over the country.
For more see www.prideofplace.cooperationireland.org.
The annual all-island competition, which is run by Co-operation Ireland in conjunction with local authorities north and south of the border, aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that communities make to society.
Kileely has been entered into the Urban Neighbourhood Category, Radharc na Cille Residents Association is participating in the Housing Estates Category, C-Well is competing under the banner of Community Health Initiative – physical activity while Feale life, Abbeyfeale is entered under the Eco Community Initiative.
Judging in this year’s competition takes place this month with adjudicators visiting the Kileely and Kings Island this Monday (7th July), and Abbeyfeale and Kilmallock on July 28th.
Meanwhile, 2014 represents the first year that Limerick City and County Council as a new local authority will have nominated groups to participate in this competition.
"This will further strengthen Limerick’s strong record of success in the competition," commented Cathaoirleach of Limerick City and County Council, Cllr. Kevin Sheehan.
The Cathaoirleach added: “Limerick is fortunate to have a wealth of community-focused groups and projects that provide services in keeping with the aims and objectives of Pride of Place. This competition also presents local communities with the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from others and further promote their activities. Limerick City and County Councils are delighted to nominate four local projects which we feel have in their own way contributed immeasurably to their respective communities.”
Pride of Place was first piloted in the summer of 2003 and came from Co-operation Ireland - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Limerick’s most recent national success in the competition came in 2013 when Castleview Park, Newcastle West, Limerick Youth Service and Moyross won 1st and 2nd in their respective categories beating off stiff competition from all over the country.
For more see www.prideofplace.cooperationireland.org.
