Carn-do attitude! Carndonagh Tidy Towns celebrates its local champions

Carndonagh Tidy Towns has celebrated the efforts of its local volunteers, businesses and householders at its annual awards presentation, with a special tribute paid to long-serving committee member Joe McLaughlin.

The well-attended event, held in October, recognised the winners of the group's local garden and business premises competition, as well as thanking everyone who contributed to its work throughout the year.

A special presentation was made to Joe McLaughlin, who stood down from the committee earlier this year, in recognition of his dedicated service to Carndonagh Tidy Towns.

The group also expressed its sincere gratitude to Gerry Doherty of SuperValu Carndonagh, who generously sponsored all the prizes for the local competition and continues to support the annual awards.

The presentation comes as Carndonagh continues to make improvements in the national Tidy Towns competition year after year, with the efforts of local residents, businesses and volunteers helping to enhance the appearance of the town and its surroundings.

The local competition winners included Noreen Donaghy, Dean Middleton, Paul Martin, Sunila Sunny and Joby, John Rooney, Joe McLaughlin, Sadie Houghton, Mary Rose Bonner, Elizabeth McCarron, Brendan Boyle, Martin Berry, Rose Doherty, Mary Gillen, Jimmy and Betty McLaughlin, Mary Doherty (Jack), Joan Doherty, John and Rosaleen Sweeney, Ann Stamp, Mickey McClure, The Persian Bar, The Butterbean Restaurant and Joyce's Bar.

Seamus Quinn acted as adjudicator for the competition.

The Carndonagh Tidy Towns committee comprises Ross Bowyer, Grainne Gillen, Gerry Doherty, Rosemary Doherty and Josephine Doherty.

The group is always keen to welcome new volunteers and helpers, stressing that even a small contribution can make a difference to the ongoing work of keeping Carndonagh looking its best.

Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to support the committee and help build on the town's continuing progress.