Togher Community Garden Named "Pride of Cork City"

Togher Community Garden Named "Pride of Cork City" 

 

Cork City, [25/10/2023] — The Pride in Our Community 2023 Competition Awards were held with great enthusiasm at the Kingsley Hotel last night, bringing together a diverse array of groups from Cork City and County. This event is organized by the Cork County Federation of Muintir na Tire in partnership with Cork City and County Councils.

Distinguished guests in attendance included Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran Mc Carthy, County Mayor Cllr Frank O Flynn, National President of Muintir na Tire Jackie Mealy, and representatives of Muintir na Tire Community groups from various corners of the city and county.

The Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy said the groups involved were writing a new chapter in the story of their community in terms of biodiversity, local heritage and climate change. He encouraged them to continue creating this new history for their area and Cork City and County as a whole. He also urged more collaboration between community groups and Cork City and County Councils in the effort to tackle climate change.

This year, the judging panel from Cork City Council and Muintir na Tire was highly impressed by the exceptionally high standard of entries. Mr. Sean Holland, Chairman of the organizing committee, underscored that the competition serves the vital purpose of raising local awareness about the environment and promoting litter-free communities. He noted that this competition is open to all voluntary groups in County Cork and now, in Cork City as well.

National President of Muintir na Tire, Mr Jackie Mealy, eloquently emphasized the vital connection between our surroundings and our quality of life. He praised the beauty of Cork City and County, the outstanding projects that contribute to it.  Mr. Mealy expressed gratitude to both Councils for their unwavering support in realizing these projects, and he praised the work of Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire as an example to other counties to follow.

Togher Community Garden's recognition as the "Pride of Cork City" underscores the outstanding efforts and dedication of this community group in making their community and Cork City a better place for all. The entire community can be proud of their achievement.

 

For more information, please contact

Cork County Federation Muintirn a Tire

admin@muintircork.com or 0872034876

 

L-R Lorraine Leahy (Cork City Council, Community Culture & Placemaking Directorate) Cllr. Kieran Mc Carthy ( Cork City Lord Mayor), Mandie Rekaby (Togher Community Garden) and Sean Fnn (Chairman of County Federation).

Full Pride in Our Community 2023 Results.

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Pride of County Cork
Winners Boherbue and District Community Development Association 

 

Pride of Cork City Award

Winner Togher Community Garden

 

Category	Award	Group
Tourism	Highly Commended	Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower Heritage Ltd
	Winner	Cobh Tidy Towns
Best Maintained	Commended	Sallybrook Tidy Towns Group
	Commended	Knockrea Lawn Residents Association
	Commended	Glanworth Community Council
	Highly Commended	Croi na Laoi Tidy Towns and Rural Dev Co-Op Society
	Highly Commended	Minane Bridge Tidy Towns
	Winner	Knocknagree Fairfield Tidy Towns Committee
Bio Diversity Award	Commended	Saleen Community Monument Committe
	Commended	Saleen & District Residents’ Association
	Highly Commended	Baltimore Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Schull Tidy Towns
	Winner	Glounthaune Tidy Towns
Innovation & Creativity	Highly Commended	Kanturk Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Kanturk Community Art Link
	Highly Commended	Bantee Tidy Towns
	Winner	Durrus Tidy Towns
Heritage Award	Commended	Killeagh/Inch Community Council
	Highly Commended	Ahiohill Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Ballineen/Enniskeane Tidy Towns Association
	Highly Commended	Ballinora and District Community Association
	Highly Commended	Carrig na bhFear Cultural & Heritage Committee
	Highly Commended	Knockraha Area Community Association CLG
	Highly Commended	Oysterhaven & Nohoval Residents Association
	Winner	Carrigaline Tidy Towns
Social Inclusion	Highly Commended	Ryland Community Park Association
	Highly Commended	Grenagh Tidy Village
	Highly Commended	GOSH (Gortalassa Old School House)
	Highly Commended	Conna Community Council Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club
	Winner	Ballinascarthy Community Association
New Entry	Commended	Cill na Martra Tidy Towns/Bailte Slachtmhara
	Highly Commended	Tiny Feet Fairy Garden
	Winner	Ballyvourney Tidy Towns
Healthy Town Village	Commended	Kilmurry GAA
	Highly Commended	Dunmanway Community Council
	Highly Commended	Kinsale Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Waterloo Renewal Group
	Winner	Kilworth Active Retirement Group
Large Town West Cork	Highly Commended	Bantry Tidy Towns
Large Town South Cork	Highly Commended	Carrigtwohill Tidy Towns
Large Town North Cork	Winner	Millstreet Tidy Town & Tourism Association
Youth Group	Commended	Inniscarra Sailing and Kayaking Club
	Highly Commended	Fermoy Tidy Towns
	Winner	Clonakilty Community Youth Centre
Climate Action Award	Highly Commended	Upper Glanmire Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Ladysbridge Tidy Towns Committee
	Winner	Skibbereen Tidy Towns
Best Project in Urban Area	Highly Commended	Creative Bandon/Bandon Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Clonakilty Tidy Towns
	Winner	Bandon Playground CLG
Best Amenity Project Cork City	Commended	Castle Close Residents Association Blarney
	Highly Commended	Baile Roisin/Riverstown Tidy Towns
	Winner	Ballyphehane Tidy Towns CLG
Best Small Village Area	Commended	Twopothouse Development Association
	Highly Commended	Lisgoold Leamara Tidy Towns
	Highly Commended	Kilcully and Ballincrokig Residents Committee
	Highly Commended	Ballincurrig Tidy Village Grou[
	Winner	Roscarbery Tidy Towns Association
Pride of Cork City	Winner	Togher Community Garden
Pride of County Cork	Winner	Boherbue &District Community Development Assoc