Waterford City and County Council has formally recognised the contributions of community groups across the city and county at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in the city. At an awards ceremony in City Hall, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy was emphatic in his praise for the community and voluntary sector across Waterford.. "We are here this evening not only to acknowledge your participation in the parade but to take time to appreciate your greater contribution to society. Our Grand Marshall was Thomas Barr, whom you are all familiar with. Like all young people who go on to achieve great things, Thomas began his career under the stewardship of volunteers in his community in Ferrybank," he said. “Thomas is a great example of how important the community and voluntary sector is. Volunteers often become the best role models that young people can aspire to and that is a priceless asset for anyone to have in their life," he added. READ NEXT: Hat-trick seizure as Waterford gardaí get more than they bargained from routine stop Cllr Murphy noted that the voluntary sector helps cultivate so many of Ireland's cherished stars and entertainers. "Every hurler that you watch on TV and every musician that you hear on radio started their career with the help of a community volunteer. You provide us with all these things and you do it without charge, selflessly giving your time for the benefit of others. Society truly could not function as it does without you, I congratulate you all and I implore you to keep up the good work," he told attendees. The award recipients were: Waterford Scout County, Waterford Youth Arts, Waterford Panto Society, Waterford New Communities Network, Autism Friendly Waterford, Waterford Comhairle na nÓg, Waterford Marine Search & Rescue and Mount Sion GAA & Camogie Club.
'Society truly could not function without you': High praise for Waterford community groups
Waterford City and County Council formally recognise the contribution of local community groups at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
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Waterford City and County Council has formally recognised the contributions of community groups across the city and county at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in the city.
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Waterford City and County Council has formally recognised the contributions of community groups across the city and county at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in the city.
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Waterford City and County Council has formally recognised the contributions of community groups across the city and county at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in the city.
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Waterford City and County Council has formally recognised the contributions of community groups across the city and county at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in the city.
