THE committee that spearheads Killarney’s preparations and entry for the Tidy Towns competition has praised all the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help out in the twice weekly clean-ups throughout the year.
This following the town’s gold medal success in this year’s competition and an increase of a whopping eight marks in the overall score.
Killarney Looking Good Committee chairperson, Yvonne Quill, also thanked those who go out, on an ongoing basis, in their own time, the residents’ associations who promote pride in their place and the business community who are constantly leading by example in the promotion of corporate social responsibility.
“A special thank you to the outdoor staff of Killarney Municipal District who work so hard on a daily basis to achieve this wonderful result,” Yvonne said
Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson, who attended today’s awards ceremony in The Helix in Dublin, remarked: “I am very pleased that we retained the gold medal and that we increased our overall mark. Thanks to each volunteer and to the council staff. We must continue with unity of purpose and seek to progress each year
Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Niall Kelleher, who was also in attendance, said: “Credit is due to the Killarney Looking Good Committee, council staff and volunteers in Killarney. It’s a great achievement to increase points in all categories in this year’s competition and it’s a testament to the hard work which has paid off”.
Killarney Municipal District Council Officer, Eileen O’Donoghue, congratulated all those involved in achieving such high standards.
“There is a great sense of community in Killarney and it is seen in the voluntary effort put in, week in week out.
“It is thanks to the co-operation and the coming together of so many different groups, the volunteers, the Chamber of Commerce and the local authority that the town has seen an increase of eight points,” she said.
“Tidy Towns not only visually enhances the town but it provides us with the knowledge and experience of what can be achieved when people work in partnership towards a shared goal. Plans for 2020 are already underway,” Eileen added.
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