Ballyphehane Tidy Towns are City Winners at the Pride in our Community Awards 2025

 

Ballyphehane Tidy Towns were Winners at the Annual Muintir na Tire Pride in our Community Awards held in the Kingsley Hotel last night. Their project involved Since 2024, significant effort has been applied to the Pearse Square Rejuvenation Project. This initiative aims to transform Pearse Square into a vibrant, community-friendly space, reversing its decline into a hub for anti-social behaviour. PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Recent Enhancements and New Additions: Festoon Lighting: We added festoon LED lighting to enhance the ambiance of the square, making it more inviting and visually appealing. This also supports the “Leave A Light On” campaign started by Cork City Council which aims to create a safer and more vibrant nighttime environment in the city centre and business areas. This project was funded through Cork City Councils Community Enhancement Fund and local fundraising. Barrier Installation: We installed a barrier to prohibit vehicle access, restoring it to the former pedestrian square it was. and they were highly praised by the judges for their efforts.  The Lord Mayor Of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy congratulated them and praised them for their efforts on behalf of their community.

The Lord Mayor Of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy encouraged community and voluntary groups from Cork city to enter the competition which recognizes and rewards community groups who develop new or existing local amenities and projects which are of long-term benefit to the local community.

Photo 4279 includes members of Ballyphehane Tidy Towns Margaret Goulding, Eilis O Brien, Therese O Sullivan & Konrad Im receiving their award from The Lord Mayor Of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy also included in the photo are Mr Sean Holland  Vice Chair of Organising Committee, Pauline O Dwyer Muintir na Tire

Pride in Our Community is organised by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire and is supported by Cork City Council and Cork County Council. Each year we acknowledge, and reward groups engaged in various community initiatives, such as:

·         Renovations and upgrades to community centres

·         Enhancements to monuments and amenity areas

·         River clean-ups, Walks and Trails.

·         Installation of community signs and murals

·         Development of biodiversity areas and community gardens

·         Restoration of graveyards

·         Creation of floral displays in streetscapes

·         Establishment of all-weather facilities and tree planting

·         Floral bedding and more!

For more Contact Denis Kelly at 0214500688 or deniskelly@muintircork.com