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Rathkeale Pre Social Cohesion Project wins all Ireland Pride of Place award

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Rathkeale Pre Social Cohesion Project wins All Ireland Pride of Place award

Rathkeale was awarded a major prize at the All-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Saturday evening for the work of local people’s efforts to improve relationships within the town.

The awards, hosted by Marty Morrissey, took place online due to the Covid pandemic with 6,000 people logging in from across Ireland to see community groups pick up gongs.


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Rathkeale took top spot in the Areas With a Population Less of 1000 – 2000 with Judges praising the work that has gone in to improving relations between the Traveller and Settled Communities though the town’s Pre Social Cohesion Group.

“The winning entry is about a town and the resolution of issues within that town. Various local events have now been organized on a cross community basis, between the Traveller and Settled Communities. The Pre Social Cohesion Group epitomizes what can be achieved when people  come together and work to achieve the extraordinary.”

Sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place competition was initiated 18 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.

President Michael D. Higgins, who is Joint Patron of Co-operation Ireland with Queen Elizabeth, said the awards played an important role. 

“The Pride of Place awards are a most important initiative, reminding us that creating societies that are ethical and inclusive is a task for all of our citizens, of all ages and circumstances.”

Pride of Place founder and Chairman Tom Dowling said; “These Awards continue to be as important as ever after all these years and the purpose of the awards has never changed. They are about recognising and celebrating the extraordinary, inspirational tireless work being done by communities all over the Island of Ireland as they strive to make their place a better place in which to live.”

Dr Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland said: “Pride of Place deserves its position as one of the most prestigious community awards on the island of Ireland and Co-operation Ireland is delighted that it continues to go from strength to strength.”

George Jones Chairman, IPB Insurance said: “We are proud to be title sponsors of the Pride of Place awards and continue to be amazed by the standard of submissions and their social impact on communities is a testament to an individual and collective vision for a better Ireland. 

“This competition provides a fitting platform to recognise the vast strides communities across the island of Ireland are making. It is essential, now more than ever, that in these challenging times that we reflect and focus on the positives and take time to celebrate the excellent work accomplished around the island of Ireland.”

 

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