Beautiful Ballinskelligs was honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan.
The town came runner-up in the category for areas with a population of 300-1,000, just losing out on the night to Durrus, Co Cork.
The awards, hosted by RTE’s Brendan McArdle, took place in front of 400 community volunteers from across the island were delivered in partnership with Monaghan County Council.
The Pride of Place competition was initiated 22 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, Joint Patron of Co-operation Ireland, 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,” he stated.
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