The ‘Pride of Place’ awards for the East Meath area took place last week in The Village Hotel, Bettystown.
Presenting the awards was the Cathaoirleach of the local area Council, Councillor Stephen McKee who stated it was a privilege to do the honours on the night.
“The whole community is enriched by the selfless work of all the volunteers involved in our local community groups, so I thank them for everything they do” Cllr. McKee said.
The following groups and individuals in South Drogheda & East Meath received awards and special recognition:
Small Housing Estate Runner-Up: Aney View, Julianstown
Winner Small Housing Estate: Marian Terrace, Slane
Best Bee & Wildlife Friendly Garden: Mary O’Reilly, Riverview, Laytown
Best Bee & Wildlife Friendly Garden Runner-Up: Olive Madden, St. Mary’s Villas, Donore.
Best Youth Project: Youth Work Ireland, Mosney Youth
Community Wellbeing: The Feel Good Project, Duleek
Best Streetscape: Bettystown Tidy Towns for the Coast Road
Best New Group: Duleek Girl Guides
Best Shop Front: O’Reilly’s Supermarket, Laytown
Best Medium Size Housing Estate: St.Mary’s Villas, Donore
Best Village/Townland: Julianstown & District Community Association
Heritage Category: Broomfield & District for Patron Cross
Large Housing Estate Runner-Up: Millmount Abbey, Drogheda
Large Housing Estate Winner: The Cairns, Beaubec
Small Town Category: Donore
Special Recognition Award: Slane Tidy Towns
Best Large Town: Laytown
Best Green Community Amenity: Bettystown Tidy Towns for the beach & dunes project
Volunteer of the Year: Vincent Donovan, Donore.
