Dunleer Tidy Towns hold annual awards
The night also highlighted the many different projects completed by Dunleer Tidy Towns in 2023
The Dunleer Community Awards were held on Thursday 30th November in the Grove House.
On the night, the group highlighted the great effort many people make in trying to keep their gardens and estates up to a good standard.
They also highlighted the children of Scoil Bhride who received plaques for showcasing in their art what biodiversity was all about.
A slide show highlighted the great areas of interest around Dunleer and the gardens of the winners and other events during the year.
The night also highlighted the many different projects completed by Dunleer Tidy Towns and what they hope to complete in 2024.
The biggest achievement of the year was the opening of the garden of Remembrance on Ardee Road opposite Scoil Bhride with particular emphasis on the Women of the Revolution of 1916.
The park was named The Grace Gifford Plunkett Garden of Remembrance and Reflection.
Grace was married to Joseph Plunkett the night before he was executed by the occupying forces and also had association with Brigid Kelly of Grangebellew while in Kilmainham Gaol.
A spokesperson for Dunleer Tidy Towns said:
“This was all possible through the great benevolence of our sponsor Martin Naughton in collaboration with the Dunleer Tidy Towns.
“At the presentation we also highlighted the great part our sponsors played in helping to bring the town forward at a much faster pace.
“We thank all our sponsors for the great support they have shown for Dunleer and the Tidy Towns.”
The winners of prizes were as follows.
Children's Art Competition 3rd class Scoil Bhride
1st Maise Fanning
2nd Jacob Coyle
3rd Ellie McCabe
Childrens Art Competition 5th Class Scoil Bhride
1st Sophie O’Brien
2nd Ben Harmon
3rd Taaranshe Madenhire
Small Garden Prizes
3rd Prize – George and Mary Reynolds 73 Beechwood Drive
2nd Prize – Geraldine and Paddy Noone
1st Prize – Paul and Helen Corrigan
Large Gardens
2nd Prize – Kitty and Paddy Bowden Drumcar Road
1st Prize Garry Kelly Drumcar Road
Special Recognition Award: Ita King Margaret McConneran and Francie Marry for their ‘Little Italy’ Presentation.
Wildflower planting Award for Bio Diversity: Aidan and Ciara King
Special Recognition Award: David Doyle for Litter Picking every Friday
Best Business Shopfront Presentation Award for 2023: Declan and Carmel Moore, Carlito’s Restaurant.
Volunteer of the Year Award: Louise Harmon, Beechwood Drive, Dunleer
Best overall Garden for 2023: Terry Lennon, Maryville.