Waterford Resident's Association honoured nationally at Pride of Place awards

A Waterford Resident's Association has received a national honour at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards.

Tournore Court Residents Association came runner-up in the Urban Neighbourhoods and Housing Estates category, losing out to The Abbey Housing Estate based in Roscommon. 

The awards, hosted by comedian and broadcaster Dermot Whelan, took place in Limerick’s Strand Hotel, with 400 community volunteers in attendance.

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Sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place competition was initiated 23 years ago though a Co-operation Ireland programme to acknowledge the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development.

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

Paying tribute to the communities who were honoured on the evening, Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said: "Limerick has been proud to welcome the IPB Pride of Place Awards. These awards are a celebration of community spirit and collaboration and they shine a light on the people and projects that make our towns and villages into the places we call home. For Limerick to host this event is a testament to the resilience and creativity of our communities, with plenty of success across our city and county in these awards over recent years. We are continuing to build a future rooted in pride, partnership and possibility in Limerick, while thriving on doing things differently.”