Longford County Council would like to extend congratulations to the winners of the annual Better Estate Awards for 2023. The Longford County Council Better Estate Awards have been running for approximately 20 years. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Estates within the county that have active residents’ groups are the most in demand by prospective tenants and are among the most attractive estates in County Longford. There are currently 24 active groups. The winners for 2023 were announced on September 13 with the overall prize going to River Crescent, Ballinalee. A full list of winners, which is divided up by large, medium, and small is published with this article. There were also three additional prizes given out as notable mentions. Congratulating all winners, Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray said, “As we near the end of the year, I’d like to take this opportunity to commend all residents’ groups of estates who do wonderful work to enhance their community environment. It’s hard work keeping on top of everything, and that work, which we know goes on all year round, is greatly appreciated.” Chief Executive Paddy Mahon added, “The standard of entries to this year’s competition was very high and we are delighted to recognise all of these local groups who do their part to make our communities better places to live.” Full list of winners Overall WinnerRiver Crescent, Ballinalee Large Category1. Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown2. Annaly Park, Longford3. Mac Eoin Park, Longford Medium Category1. Campbells Drive2. Church View, Lanesboro3. St Patrick’s, Ballinamuck Small Category1. River Crescent, Ballinalee 2. Parkside, Ballymahon 3. Slí na Móna, Ballymahon Notable Mentions• Catron Road Residents, Kenagh• Smithfield Crescent, Legan• Knock Manor, Lanesboro
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Caption: St Patrick's Ballinamuck: was third in the Medium Category at the 2023 Better Estate Awards and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Patsy Brady and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon
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Caption: Smithfield Crescent, Legan: Cllr Mick Cahill, Joe O'Neill, John Mangan, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray, Cllr Paul Ross, Carol McDermott Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography
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Caption: In addition to picking up the accolade for overall winner, River Crescent, Ballinalee was first in the Small Category at the 2023 Better Estate Awards and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Sarah Murtagh and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran
