LAUNCH OF PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
THE €10,000 COMMUNITY COMPETITION IS NOW IN ITS 13TH YEAR RUNNING IN COUNTY CORK
The Deputy Mayor of County Cork Councillor Frank O’Flynn launched the Pride in our Community Competition at the County Hall last week in front of a large crowd which included many county councillors and representatives of community groups from all over the county.
The Pride in Our Community competition is now celebrating its 13th year and continues to encourage communities to display the best of their area by developing sustainable amenities that benefit the entire community. The competition, which is organised by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire in conjunction with Cork County Council, continues to go from strength to strength each year.
Over the years, the competition has developed from a small idea to the very successful and popular competition that it is today with a prize fund of over €10,000, and over 50 groups are expected to take part again this year.
Through this competition, Muintir na Tire recognises and acknowledges the hard work of all the community organisations involved around the county and this in turn supports the development work of Cork County Council.
The competition also seeks to make people aware of their environment, to continue the overall development of their areas and to encourage litter free communities.
Deputy Mayor O’Flynn praised the competition and promised continued support from Cork County Council to the voluntary sector in county Cork. He also congratulated last year’s overall winners Castlelyons Bridebridge.
Deputising for Cork County Council CEO Tim Lucey, Director of Services Mary Ryan praised Muintir na Tire for its commitment to rural development and also for help with the Mayors awards.
In a message to the launch, Cork North HSE Community Worker Brendan Scahill said they were also delighted to be working closely with Muintir on many projects and he outlined the health benefits of some community projects.
Chairman of the organising committee Sean Holland was keen to point out that the competition now has many new amenity categories, including a special Youth Award for Youth groups to encourage young people to help improve and develop amenities.
There is also a Small Village Award, a Best Large Town in each division, Best Heritage Project and Most Eco Friendly Project.
Groupsare urged to enter online at muintircork.com.