Fingers crossed for good news this weekend for Tipperary in Pride of Place competition

The IPB Pride of Place awards in association with Co-operation Ireland is an all-island competition that acknowledges the work that communities do. The competition’s focus is about people coming together to shape, change and improve daily lives in their communities and is based on those communities demonstrating their pride in their place by oral presentations where they highlight activities, culture and many other aspects that contribute to their Pride of Place.

It is also important that the community demonstrate a real partnership with their local authority and shows that all sectors of the community are included.

The competition entry submitted by Tipperary County Council to put forward Cahir Tidy Towns had been welcomed by the group and after a four-hour interview and walk about last September; the local group will await their fate this weekend at the announcement in Dublin.

In a year that has delivered a First Green Flag, AXA parks award, National Youth Award, National Social inclusion award, a Bronze Medal, Orchards of Ireland and much more for Cahir we would finish off the season nicely with a Pride of Place awards.

Andy Moloney said: “whatever the outcome, it’s great to be put forward by the local authority and be recognised as a major player in the development of the area”.

“The improvements made on the walks and general look of the town are with the aim of making Cahir a destination town, however it’s not just about Cahir but its hinterland too. The success of these improvements is seen by the tourists and day trippers coming into the area which in turn helps the local economy and puts the town in the national eye. All community groups, residents and volunteers have helped to achieve this with improvements to facilities and events.

“The Swiss Cottage, Cahir Castle, Mitchelstown Caves, the Galtee Mountains, the Vee and much more were highlighted during the visit, previous Enterprise Towns awards and the new town plans displayed at the CDA office were also taken into consideration,” he said.