Pride of Place - Ashbourne Municipal District Awards Night

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Pride of Place - Ashbourne Municipal District Awards Night

Volunteer of the Year - Liam McCarthy
Location
Ashbourne

The Ashbourne Municipal District Pride of Place awards were held in the Ashbourne Civic Offices on Tuesday night, 29th October, 2019. Chairperson of Ashbourne Municipal District, Cllr Alan Tobin warmly welcomed the guests, which included local Councillors and representatives from 31 local groups. Cllr Tobin congratulated all the groups present on their achievements over the last 12 months which demonstrates a real pride the people of Ashbourne Municipal District have in their locality.

Director of Services Ms Fiona Lawless thanked the groups on behalf of Meath County Council for the work that is carried out by the volunteers the Ashbourne District, acknowledging the importance of their work for the people of Ashbourne and commending their commitment, noting that the District is a credit to all involved.

The highlight of the night was the award for Volunteer of the Year which was presented to Liam McCarthy of Old Garlow Cross Committee. While Liam is not a native of Meath he has lived and absorbed himself in his community for over 40 years. He was quick to put himself forward to get involved with his community group and since then has been a reliable and loyal member. 

 

Full List of Award Winners:

Housing Estate Small

 

  • 1st Place: Churchview
  • Joint 2nd Place: Beech Grove
  • Joint 2nd Place: Cherry Tree Drive
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Housing Estate Medium

  • 1st Place: Mountain View
  • 2nd Place: Milltown Meadows


Housing Estate Large

  • 1st Place: Garden City & Crestwood Estate
  • 2nd Place: The Briars


Best Bee Friendly Front Garden

  • Joint Winner: Olwyn Gardiner
  • Joint Winner: The Fannings


Village/ Townland >500

  • Kilbride Tidy Towns Group
  • Runner Up: Bellewstown Tidy Towns


Small Town 500 – 2000

  • Kentstown Village Tidy Towns


Large Town > 2000

  • Ashbourne Tidy Towns


Watercourse Amenity

  • Kentstown Village Tidy Towns


Grow Your Own

  • Brindley Park Residents Association


Heritage

  • Old Garlow Cross Committee


Nature/Wildlife

  • Joint Winner: Ashbourne Tidy Towns
  • Joint Winner: Brindley Park Residents Association


Best New Group

  • Clonalvy Revival Programme


Community Age Friendly Initiative

  • Milltown Meadows Residents Association


Shop Front

  • Topline Murtaghs


Hospitality/Tourism

  • Sweeneys of Kilbride


Volunteer of the Year

  • Liam McCarthy