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

placeholder image — 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

PICTURES | Longford groups recognised for making local communities a better place to live

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 29th Dec 2023, 09:33 GMT

Caption: Cartron Road, Kenagh picked up a Notable Mention recognition at the Better Estate Awards 2023 and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Daniel Walshe and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Cartron Road, Kenagh picked up a Notable Mention recognition at the Better Estate Awards 2023 and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Daniel Walshe and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Church View Drive, Lanesboro finished second in the Medium Category at the Better Estate Awards 2023 and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Gerry Linnane and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Church View Drive, Lanesboro finished second in the Medium Category at the Better Estate Awards 2023 and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Gerry Linnane and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Parkside, Ballymahon were the Small Category runners-up at the 2023 Better Estate Awards and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Conor Nolan and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Parkside, Ballymahon were the Small Category runners-up at the 2023 Better Estate Awards and pictured are Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon, Conor Nolan and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Talented young traditional Irish musicians provided entertainment during the County Longford Better Estate Awards presentation at Áras an Chontae Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

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Caption: Talented young traditional Irish musicians provided entertainment during the County Longford Better Estate Awards presentation at Áras an Chontae Picture: Shelley Corcoran Photography

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