Louth well represented at IPB Pride of Place awards ceremony

Louth County Council was well represented at the annual IPB Pride of Place awards ceremony held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin on Saturday 21st January 2023, hosted by RTE’s Marty Whelan.

The Reddoor project was honoured at the ceremony by receiving a runner up award in the “Community Wellbeing Initiative” category.

The judging panel said the project “made an immediate impression on the judges who met with an enthusiastic team of dedicated professional workers who have made a significant difference to many people’s lives within their community, over the last number of years."

Creative Spark, Dundalk, were nominated by Louth County Council in the Creative Place Initiative Category and were in attendance, but unfortunately didn’t make a podium finish, this year.

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The Pride of Place awards, described as the ‘Oscars of the Community Sector’, celebrates the often unsung work of community groups that selflessly work to make local communities a better place to live in, work in or visit. 

Both local groups were among 86 groups to have been nominated by thirty four Local Authorities across Ireland on the 20th anniversary of the awards.

Sponsored by IPB, this all-island competition acknowledges the invaluable work undertaken by local communities to create civic-pride in their area.

It focuses on people coming together to shape, improve and enjoy all that is good about their area.

It has grown into the largest competition recognising and celebrating community development achievements on the island of Ireland.

Speaking about the awards Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Cllr. Conor Keelan said: “Louth has a strong tradition of community action and volunteerism and we have taken part for many years in this Pride of Place competition.

“This awards ceremony recognises the invaluable efforts of all those involved in their communities who really make a difference.

“I want to congratulate both groups and thank them for representing Louth with such pride.

“It is a wonderful competition which showcases all that is best and innovative in communities throughout the island of Ireland that we will continue to support”.

Joan Martin, Chief Executive, Louth County Council said: “County Louth has been very successful over the years in the All Ireland Pride of Place competition and I congratulate The Reddoor Project on their incredible success in the 2022 competition.

“It has been a pleasure for Louth County Council to work with both nominees over the years and we are extremely proud of their many achievements. We wish them every success in the future”